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Architect Fire Engineer

November 19, 2024 | Comments Off on Architect Fire Engineer

Role: Architectural/Fire Engineer

Location: Cork

Salary: Negotiable DOE

Our client are recruiting for an Architect/Engineer with Fire Engineering expertise to provide fire strategy compliance input to country-wide projects for which company provide fire engineering services.

Fire Strategy compliance input is required at all stages of project realisation - including feasibility studies, long-range planning studies, permitting and full design services including programming, design development, construction documents, and services during construction for design/bid/build and design/build projects.

The successful candidate will be a conscientious, self-motivated professional with strong communication skills. They will exhibit a passion and desire to apply their technical experience and knowledge in a team environment on technically challenging and professionally rewarding projects. Our team is seeking a person who understands the importance of meeting their targeted commitments while being flexible to the ever-changing and fast paced environment of our clients' sites and willing to develop within a dynamic

Key responsibilities:

  • Developing fire strategies for a wide range of projects, using the relevant code recommendations such as TGD Part B & M, BS9999, BS 5588 as well as pertinent FM and NFPA standards.

  • Preparation and lodgement of Fire Safety Certificates and Disabled Access Certificate applications via the Building Control Management System (BCMS).

  • Provide internal FSC and DAC consultancy service for design and contract administration teams on building regulation matters.

  • Lead fire strategy discussions with design team, client representatives, building control and fire service.

  • Understand and Implementation of Insurer requirements with regards to reduction in property damage and business interruption risk.

  • Support BCAR Compliance and preparation of fire inspection reports during construction.

  • Supervise and train graduates on fire engineering principles and practises.

  • Perform quality review checks for deliverables.

  • Participate in design reviews, risk assessments and vendor bid evaluations.

  • Assist in the generation of proposals, scopes, schedules and budgets for projects.

  • Develop designer effort-hour estimates for Architectural/Permitting discipline.

  • Display strong communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with multiple deadlines.

  • Proactive Architect with experience in all stages of project delivery (schematic design, site master planning, design development, construction
  • An understanding of local permitting legislation, building regulations, and health and safety legislation

Here's what you'll need

  • Qualified Architect/Architectural Technologist, 5+ years' experience, with fire safety & disabled access certification background.

  • A postgraduate/bachelor's degree in fire engineering preferable.

  • Strong understanding in fire safety engineering and a desire to develop their career further in this field.

  • Familiar with relevant codes and standards: Part B & M, BS 9999, BS 5588, etc.

  • Proficient in Microsoft suite (Excel).

  • Excellent English level - written and spoken,

  • Knowledge of Architectural specific design standards and building regulations

  • Ability to interact with engineering disciplines, clients, and vendors at all levels.

  • Experience using REVIT and BIM desirable.

  • Familiar with BCAR and BCMS.

Benefits

  • 21 days holidays,
  • Professional membership fees paid by the company yearly.
  • Monthly CPD carried out in house.
  • Free parking at head office.
  • Pension contributions after time served.
  • Out of office lunch allowance when visiting site's.
  • 4PM finish on Fridays.

MC



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