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Our client is seeking a Principal Fire Protection Engineer specialising in Fire Fighting Systems design to join their established fire safety consultancy. This consultancy-based role requires experience in designing, calculating, and proposing fire safety solutions for a variety of projects, ranging from small to large scale. You will act as a key technical expert and point of contact for clients, delivering design packages across various RIBA stages, including drawings, technical specifications, reports, and hydraulic calculations. The role involves preparing fire suppression system solutions for diverse building and industrial applications, performing system calculations, leading remote project delivery teams, and managing projects from inception to completion. You will also conduct technical reviews, assist in resolving design issues, and liaise effectively with clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities. This position is ideal for an established consultant seeking career progression or a knowledgeable professional aiming to join a respected fire safety consultancy.
Job Responsibility
Designing, calculating, and proposing fire safety solutions for a variety of projects
Acting as a key technical expert and point of contact for clients
Delivering design packages across various RIBA stages, including drawings, technical specifications, reports, and hydraulic calculations
Preparing fire suppression system solutions for diverse building and industrial applications
Performing system calculations
Leading remote project delivery teams
Managing projects from inception to completion
Conducting technical reviews
Assisting in resolving design issues
Liaising effectively with clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities
Requirements
Extensive experience in fire fighting systems design within a consultancy environment
Strong knowledge of British and International design standards and Building Regulations
Expertise in Fire Suppression Systems including Automatic Sprinkler Systems (Wet, Dry, Pre-action, Foam), Water Mist Systems, Gaseous Suppression Systems, Wet and Dry Riser Systems, Fire Hydrant and Hose Reel Systems, Hypoxic (Oxygen Reduction) Systems
Ability to prepare design packages for various RIBA stages (1-7) including drawings, specifications, reports, and hydraulic calculations
Proficient in performing hydraulic and system calculations (sprinkler water supplies, gas suppression agent quantities)
Experience in project management and leading remote project delivery teams
Strong client-facing and communication skills
Ability to conduct site surveys, inspections, and technical problem resolution
Competent in preparing fee proposals and conducting technical reviews
Intermediate-level written and oral communication skills with strong quantitative and analytical abilities
Relevant degree or professional qualification (BEng, MEng, PhD)
Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status or working towards it
Clear work history demonstrating continuous professional development
Knowledge of relevant British and International fire safety standards and building regulations