Technical Fire Safety Director
The Highlights:
- Excellent opportunity to join an industry leader
- Extensive progression potential within an innovative and dynamic organization
- Excellent package
The Role:
Elusav have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Fire Safety Director with one of the most reputable and leading Fire consultancy, with established operations in Austrailia, run by a highly experience Fire consultant from Ireland, who has previously worked at Associate director level in Ireland previously with 10 years experience locally, and has strong network locally.
Exciting opportunity for someone to join a future player, with highly credible MD, and accellerated pathway to director/Partner position if of interest. Business has strong financial backing due to existing Austrailian entity, and position will have opportunity to support Projects in Aus if interested.
Job Responsibilities:
- Manage the project work assigned by the Project Director / Managing Director within time and cost budgets to achieve profitable projects.
- Act as Assigned Certifier on construction projects, ensuring compliance with building regulations.
- Preparation of Fire Safety Certificate and Disability Access Certificate Applications for various building types.
- Be responsible for fee proposals, undertaking business development activities and establishing a network of clients/colleagues.
- Producing detailed fire strategies and all necessary supporting calculations / assessments to fulfil the design obligations of each project.
- Review design drawings and specifications for compliance with building regulations.
- Monitor construction progress and carry out inspections at key stages.
- Issue required certificates and documentation in accordance with Building Control Regulations.
- Manage others in the development and implementation of fire strategies, projects, and research initiatives.
- Prepare other technical engineering analysis such as CFD Modelling, Structural fire engineering, etc.
- Carry out site visits to monitor construction installation as part of BCAR obligations.
- Communicate with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders on technical matters.
- Participate in project management tasks and ensure deadlines are met.
- Coordinating residual hazards and risks.
- Providing competent advice to clients and designers for compliance with legislation and best practice.
- Ensure financial management of projects assigned including fee invoicing and debtor control.
- Be a focal point of reference for the client and other members of the project team and maintain regular and effective communication.
- Participate in activities to extend own knowledge.
- Mentor, Supervise and train fire engineer from junior to senior level within the business.
- Liaise, conduct meetings and facilitate approval from the relevant authorities including the local municipality, fire authority as applicable.
- Negotiate with statutory and regulatory authorities.
- Seek, analyse, and respond to client feedback appropriately.
- Check and approve reports as required.
- Ensure all documents are filed in the project filing system within 24 hours or receipt, thereby assisting to maintain the professional standard of the office.
- Participate in improving competencies.
- Maintain registration and accredited/chartered fire engineer status.
- Request/seek to develop new skills and competencies measured against annual assessment.
- Contribute to continuous improvement.
Job Requirements:
- Chartered Engineer or equivalent professional qualification.
- At least 2 years of experience working as an Assigned Certifier in an engineering consultancy.
- In-depth knowledge of Irish building regulations and Building Control Regulations.
- Ability to competently conduct Fire, Smoke, and Egress Modelling.
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate with statutory authorities, fire authorities, etc.
- Excellent communication and report writing skills.
If you would like to learn more about the vacancy, apply now, or contact Brendan Mullins on +353 (0) 6152 7150 or bmullins@elusav.com
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