Fire Engineer – Building Compliance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ireland.

📋 Description

• Evaluate designs to ensure compliance with building regulations, fire safety standards, and FSC requirements, report any design non-compliance and associated risks, and collaborate with the design team to formulate the most suitable solutions for client needs.

• Assess fire safety strategies, fire engineering designs, and compliance documentation.

• Inspect on-site fire safety installations to confirm adherence to Building Regulations and project specifications.

• Conduct benchmark inspections related to fire safety components.

• Oversee inspections and compliance activities throughout all phases of the project.

• Perform site inspections to ensure compliance with fire safety standards, Building Regulations, and approved design plans.

• Collaborate with design teams, contractors, and specialist consultants to address fire safety and compliance challenges.

• Review drawings, specifications, ancillary certificates, and project documentation.

• Assess technical submittals as necessary on projects.

• Assist in the preparation and management of inspection plans and certification records.

• Review and compile quality documentation, handover records, and witness testing and commissioning of M&E systems to confirm operation, cause and effect, and fire safety strategies.

• Supervise construction quality to ensure that fire stopping, compartmentation, and life safety systems are installed per specifications.

• Provide technical advice regarding fire safety regulations, standards, and best practices.

• Cultivate and maintain robust relationships with clients and stakeholders while delivering high-quality consultancy services.

• Lead, participate in, and contribute to project meetings with both internal and external stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• A degree in Fire Engineering, Building Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

• Extensive experience in fire engineering, building compliance, or construction consultancy.

• Significant on-site experience with a solid understanding of construction methods and fire safety installations.

• In-depth technical knowledge of Building Regulations, BCAR requirements, and fire safety legislation.

• Experience in reviewing fire strategies, technical drawings, and construction documentation.

• Strong comprehension of passive and active fire protection systems.

• Exceptional communication, organizational, and stakeholder management abilities.

• Capability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage compliance processes across various projects.

• A proactive attitude with meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to technical excellence.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Performance-related bonus.

• Pension scheme with matching contributions.

• Remote-first hybrid model – operate from home or utilize any of our office locations as desired.

• Opportunity to work abroad.

• Flexible working hours.

• Access to over 60 health disciplines through our Kara Connect Platform.

• Continuous Professional Development (CPD) program and funding.

• Paid maternity, paternity, and fertility leave.

• Additional annual leave days for company and birthdays.

• Death in Service benefit.

• Tax saver options for travel and biking to work.

• Culture, social, wellness, and CPD committees.

• Talent Development Programs.

• Access to esteemed career coach Gerry Duffy.