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Senior Structural Engineer – Fire Technical Assurance Team
June 28, 2022 | Comments Off on Senior Structural Engineer – Fire Technical Assurance Team
Senior Structural Engineer - Fire Technical Assurance Team
Location: UK-based Hybrid working, we are open to location and will support remote working. Some travel will be necessary to visit our Design Centres and projects.
Talk to us about flexible, dynamic, job share and part time working options
Laing O'Rourke's 2025 Mission to become the recognised leader for innovation and excellence in the construction industry is driven by innovation and with technical excellence in design, manufacturing and construction at its core.
We have a unique opportunity for an experienced Structural Engineer to join our industry-leading fire engineering technical assurance team.
The multi-disciplinary fire engineering technical assurance team currently includes specialists in architecture, fire strategy and passive fire stopping. Working across Laing O'Rourke and collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders across the construction industry, the team aims to deliver best practice in standards and governance for all aspects of fire safety.
Do you have a deep understanding of structures and an interest in structural fire engineering?
Then read on as this could be the perfect role for you:
What will the role look like?
- Design optioneering, structural assessment and client management to help lead our fire team on complex and exciting projects from concept to construction using state-of-the-art manufacturing, digital and construction techniques to ensure structural integrity under fire conditions.
- You will be the custodian of the LOR discipline knowledge base, owner of the discipline related standards and lead understanding / interpretation of emerging legislation in relation to structural fire engineering.
- Addressing concerns on a range of project related structural fire queries inclusive of structural fireproofing, reaction to fire loads, along with guidance on interfacing passive fire protection elements
What skills & experience are we looking for?
- Solid understanding of project fire strategies, how structural elements react under fire conditions and how they interface with building materials under fire.
- Ideally you will be degree or Masters level educated in Structural Engineering, and a Chartered or Incorporated Member of IStructE / ICE - or actively working towards this.
- A balance of consultancy / design office and site-based experience would be ideal.
- Knowledgeable in fire standards and compliances.
About us:
We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.
Certainty, reliability, quality - this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it.
Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.
Diversity & Sustainability:
We value and care about difference at Laing O'Rourke and believe a diverse team drives innovation.
We are a global multicultural business committed to the inclusion of all employees, enabling everyone to feel accepted, respected & valued for being themselves.
We have set out far-reaching global sustainability targets including a commitment to achieve equal numbers of men and women amongst our global staff by 2033.
Additional:
We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, then please get in touch.