Fire Risk Assessor

Due to the continuing success and growth of our AESG team, a fantastic opportunity has opened up at our award-winning Specialist Consultancy, Engineering and Advisory Firm.

We are headquartered in London, Riyadh, Singapore and Dubai, Cape Town, Cairo & Sydney working throughout the Middle East, Europe and Asia. Our areas of expertise are represented in four core verticals: Building Engineering, Planning and Infrastructure, Strategy and Advisory and Commissioning, Handover and Asset Management.

We pride ourselves in being leaders in the industry in each of the services that we offer. We have one of the largest dedicated team with decades of cumulative experience in sustainable design, fire and life safety, cost management, façade engineering, commissioning, building performance, waste management, environmental consultancy, carbon management and acoustics.

JOB PURPOSE

• Conduct fire risk assessments across various property types, ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations and standards.

• identify fire hazards, assessing risks, and providing recommendations to improve safety measures and mitigate fire-related risks.

QUALIFICATION / EXPERIENCE

• A recognised UK Spec Engineering Degree Qualification in Fire Engineering / Fire Safety or Higher-Level Engineering Qualification with demonstrable career Fire Engineering Industry training and delivery.

• Membership of a recognised Fire Risk Assessors Register.

• Should demonstrate an advanced working knowledge of UK legislation, regulations, standards and industry best practice guides for the built environment.

• Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience within the UK Fire & Construction Industry, particularly in the means and methods of design, specification, installation, bringing into use, lifecycle maintenance and management of the built environment.

GENERAL EXPECTANCY

• Significant experience and advanced competencies.

• Able to work independently on complex tasks.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct thorough fire risk assessments for residential, commercial, industrial, and public premises.

• Assess fire safety measures, including fire alarms, emergency lighting, fire doors, and evacuation procedures.

• Develop detailed reports with actionable recommendations for reducing risks.

• Ensure compliance with local fire safety legislation, standards, and best practices.

• Provide guidance on fire safety policies and practices to meet statutory requirements.

• Recommend appropriate fire protection systems, equipment, and procedures.

• Assist in developing and delivering fire safety training programs for employees or tenants.

COMPETENCIES

• Leadership / Management skills - Responsible for the day-to-day management and optimisation of their teams' operations and performance.

• Communication / Collaboration - Excellent communication and listening skills. Collaborate on projects, share insights, and coordinate efforts across departments.

• Technical Knowledge / Expertise - Undertake more intricate tasks and projects, applying knowledge to solve practical problems.

• Creativity / Innovation - Staying informed about the latest developments with industry technological advancements.

• Client Focus / Relationship Building - Ability to independently represent the company in a client facing role and manage Client satisfaction.

• Strategic Vision / Planning - Buy-in to corporate and divisional strategy. Ability to assist various divisions in developing business opportunities.

DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE BASE AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLSET

• Time Management / Planning - Monitor progress and time taken to complete tasks to ensure tasks completion stays on track. Balance the time spent on activities, understanding and prioritising the urgency of tasks.

• Industry Experience / Thought Leadership - Demonstrated industry experience on a wide range of related project types, proven ability to efficiently manage project deadlines.

• Project Management / Operational Delivery - Ability to independently manage the delivery of smaller projects ($50k) in a client facing role. Strong knowledge of technical discipline with experience in executing previous projects to a high level of independence.

• Leadership / Team Management Experience - Commence taking on elements of team management in sub projects. Demonstrable experience in managing a small team of 2 or more, on live projects, or mentoring junior team members / graduates.

• Commercial Acumen / Business Development - Manage commercials on project delivery with support from more senior team members. Assist in creation and delivery of proposals.

• Problem Solving / Decision Making - Coordinating tasks and solving specific problems within the areas of responsibility.

• Employee Focus / Process Compliance - Actively coordinate efforts to enhance employee experience, such as planning and executing recognition programs, conducting surveys, and organising employee well-being initiatives. Identifies external regulations that can impact the organisation.

• Upholding AESG Core Values - Upholding AESG Core Values such as Honesty, Flexibility, Adaptability, Client-centricity and Collaboration.