- Chartered Engineer status with a relevant institution such as the Institution of Fire Engineers.
- Qualification in a relevant subject (fire engineering, other types of engineering, or architecture related).
- Deep knowledge of applicable legislation and guidance used in the UK, and appreciation of the new regulatory regime as well as associated standards and industry guidance across a range of sectors.
- Competency in directing client and stakeholder meetings, and ability to explain technically complicated fire safety matters to lay persons to enable informed course of action.
- Familiarity with RIBA Plan of Work or other design frameworks (e.g. GRIP / PACE).
- Competency in negotiation and agreement of scope, fee, contractual terms and conditions with clients. Comprehension and management of the scope and relevant programme constraints of projects, background in project change management and of financial performance on projects.
Associate Fire Engineer - London, United Kingdom - Arup
Description
Job Title – Associate Fire Engineer
Location: London
Joining Arup
Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
We are currently seeking an Associate Fire Engineer to join our UK team. This role is vital to help deliver our growing portfolio of exciting projects and to assist in the development of our diverse, innovative, multi-cultural and self-motivated team of fire safety consultants.
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The Opportunity
The successful candidate will complement our fire safety team and help deliver fire safety engineering services for our clients. You will be part of a 400+ strong fire safety skills network across 20 offices around the World.
The successful candidate will manage the fire safety input to a range of different projects, oversee and mentor junior engineers, with support by the project director and the wider team. The role will involve interactive and collaborative working with fire safety colleagues and multidisciplinary teams at Arup.
Our projects are diverse and range from conceptual fire strategy development through to handing over landmark projects; we undertake fire safety research to develop evidence-based solutions for novel fire safety hazards and strive to find ways to improve safety equity for the most vulnerable. We do this for our clients, and in partnership with academia and industry. We strive to enable a sustainable, resilient built environment, using the latest knowledge and expertise, assisted by our own in-house digital tools and software.
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.
You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
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What we offer you
At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you'll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.
Different People, Shared Values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference.
Our Application Process
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Closing date: 5th May 2024