Fire engineers and senior fire engineers deliver client projects, provide technical support and help nurture our team. A critical part of the business, you'll oversee and develop the technical capability of the company, contributing to the consulting output and assisting with the overall development of the business.

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Main Duties

• Delivery and management of fire engineering projects.
• Fire risk assessments to a wide range of structures and risk groups.
• Presentation of findings, reports and workshops.
• Working individually and part of a team to win or deliver projects.
• Preparation and delivery of fire safety training courses.
• Deliver fire safety design projects.
• Outward facing role working directly with clients to fulfil their needs.
• Communicate and promote core values throughout the company.
• Ensure projects are suitably invoiced.
• Promote and ensure technical excellence.
• Attend client meetings and provide fee proposals as required.
• Responsible for the promotion of quality throughout the company.
• Provide technical guidance and provide advice for clients as appropriate.
• Provide technical advice to employees and associates of the company.
• Represent the company on technical and policy steering groups/committees.
• Engage with marketing initiatives and attend promotional events.
• Provision of quality assurance and peer review services for company employees and associates/support ISO 9001.2015 compliance.

What we ask for

• MSc Fire Engineering degree.
• BEng/BSc degree for 5 years.
• AIFireE/FRM Accreditation.
• Accredited with an appropriate 3rd party review scheme.
• IEng/application in process.
• Typically 3+ years' experience in a consultancy or similar environment.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of UK fire safety legislation and standards.
• Extensive experience delivering fire engineered solutions for UK-based projects.
• Clear understanding of the total fire concept - from client brief through to construction and operation.
• Development and implementation of fire strategies, projects and research initiatives.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver maximum results.
• Possess excellent report writing and communication skills - be collaborative, creative and engaging.
• Ability to multi-task. You will be required to work on multiple projects concurrently, working to tight deadlines and juggling multiple demands.
• Proven ability to work remotely both individually and as part of a team.
• Proven ability to develop a network of clients and colleagues at PartB and outside the company.
• Understand and manage the scope and relevant programme constraints of projects.
• Excellent time management skills.  
• Flexible and adaptable during company growth.

Rewards

We offer 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays and right now are in the middle of a 12-month trial of the 9-Day Fortnight benefit - where you are gifted every second Friday off work. We also gift you the days between Christmas and NY off. You'll have a company credit card for expenses and will be immediately reimbursed for mileage. We're proud to be 100% flexible working, allowing you to work your hours in a way that suits you. You'll be based at our Glasgow office but are welcome to use any of our other local offices. Your wellbeing is important to us so you'll have access to confidential 24/7 counselling, either over the phone or in person. Your spouse and your children (aged 16-24) may also make use of this free service. We offer a wide range of additional benefits to thank you for your hard work. These include: 

• Private healthcare
• Smart pension
• Flexible working
• Discount vouchers
• Refer a friend bonus

About us

PartB is a specialist fire consultancy dedicated to fire safety design, fire risk management, forensic fire engineering and fire safety training. We provide specialist advice and support necessary to reduce risk and improve fire safety standards across the industry. Established in 2020, we've gone from strength to strength and now have more than 50 employees with a host of disciplines, specialisms and skillsets. We are forward-thinkers, focussed on making our industry perform better, more safely and more transparently. We believe in building an open, supportive workplace that promotes happiness and wellbeing.

What it's like to work here

At PartB we don’t do stuffy. We don’t do old school. And we don’t do regimented. We do a nice place to come to work, do your best and be rewarded. We’re committed to inclusivity and diversity, seeking the spark not the stereotype. Brilliance comes from different places and diversity makes us better.

PartB is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We believe the best work is done by having a diverse group of people working together. It's never our intention to discriminate on background, gender, belief, race, colour, age, disability or sexuality. Every candidate is assessed on their merits and suitability for the role. We believe in paying people what they are worth and we actively seek to create a culture of respect, wellbeing, understanding and kindness.