Fire Engineer Birmingham, England
Job description
Join our team of professionals to apply your knowledge and develop your skills sets to deliver the current and future of Fire Engineering and Fire Safety Consultancy at Ashton Fire.
THE COMPANY:
Ashton Fire is a dynamic and rapidly developing Fire Safety and Fire Engineering Consultancy Company operating from an ethical platform. Our social and environmental values are the core of our organisation and service delivery and we want to be a force for good in the world, want to expand this core value and we want people who will uphold ethos. Our motto is at the heart of our ethos no matter what business we are in:
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
We are looking for a Fire Engineer to join our exceptional Fire Engineers Team in our Birmingham office. This is progressive role in a medium size but rapidly growing company, and it is likely to develop following discussion and agreement.
Your role will encompass all aspects of fire safety engineering. This will range from undertaking research on new products and systems, working with design teams, preparing fire strategies, undertaking site inspections and computational modelling through to supporting the implementation of effective fire safety management and protection measures in existing buildings. Once you have developed a sound knowledge of the industry, we offer opportunities to specialise in different areas of fire engineering to suit your interests.
As a part of Ashton Fire, you will have the opportunity to liaise with a wider team of highly skilled fire consultants with specialisms that incorporate a diverse range of fields. You will be supported in learning fire safety engineering techniques and practices by our highly competent fire engineering team, which includes four Chartered Fire Engineers.
Training and CPD opportunities to support your professional development will be available and aligned with your ambitions and the needs of the business.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Essential requirements:
- BSc, BEng or higher in fire engineering (or a relevant engineering discipline).
- Upbeat personality with a high level of integrity and ethics.
- Excellent organisation and time management skills.
- Strong, positive communication skills.
- Good problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Fluent English (spoken, written and comprehension).
Desirable requirements:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in the fire engineering field.
- Experience working as part of a wider team.
- Associate member of the Institution of Fire Engineers (AIFireE).
REWARDS:
We offer a competitive salary depending on the experience with generous holiday entitlement. You will be working 37.5 hours per week (Monday- Friday) however, our flexible working policy will allow you to vary your day and suit the demands of everyday life. Our aim is to grow each individual further therefore, ambition for professional development is a must for us. We offer a wide selection of benefits, including the following:
- Flexible working
- Smart Health
- Lifework Employee Assistance programme
- Group Income Protection
- Life Assurance
- Bonus scheme
- Cycle to work
- Season Ticket loan scheme
Aspire | To be the best you can be.
Inspire | Others around you by your example.
If you are interested in this opportunity and you have the relevant qualifications, please submit an up-to-date CV and we will be in touch to discuss the next steps!
Ashton Fire is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
