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Fire Engineer
February 2, 2023 | Comments Off on Fire Engineer
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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.
The Opportunity:
We have a unique opportunity for an experienced Structural Engineer to join our industry-leading fire engineering technical assurance team.
In addition to a deep understanding of structures, the role ideally requires an interest in structural fire engineering, including an understanding of project fire strategies, how structural elements react under fire conditions and an understanding of how they interface with building materials under fire.
The multi-disciplinary fire team currently includes specialists in architecture, passive fire stopping and fire strategy. It aims to deliver best practice in standards and governance for all aspects of fire safety across our projects.
What will the role look like?
- The role involves design optioneering, 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 fire strategies and regulatory compliance.
- You will provide discipline oversight on an intervention basis to support projects in appropriately driving fire related technical consistency, ensuring Technical Integrity through the complete project lifecycle.
- You will address 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.
- You will advise on fire load implications on Modern methods (DfMA) of construction, their design and limitations with respect to fire loading.
- You will be capable of providing support on compiling design scopes for the structural elements for fire modelling analysis.
What skills & experience are we looking for?
- Ideally you will be degree educated to Masters level 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
- Digital Engineering / conversant with BIM software
- Knowledgeable in fire standards and compliances
- Experience working with project fire strategies and an understanding of structural fire requirements for varied buildings.
- Experience working on varied structural forms ranging from concrete to steel to timber is desirable
Don't match all the criteria? We are open and always happy to hear from people with transferable skill sets and a commitment to learning.
About us:
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.
As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the 'Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.