Overview
Architectural / Fire Engineer - Charleville, Cork
Office / Project Location : Charleville, Cork
Employment Type : Permanent
Work Location : Office Based / Hybrid
Pay : €40k - €45k salary
Experience : 3+ years
Visa : EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required
Responsibilities
* Provide fire strategy compliance input to country-wide projects for which we provide fire engineering services, to join our team based in Charleville County Cork
* Fire Strategy compliance input is required at all stages of project realisation - including feasibility studies, long-range planning studies, permitting and full design services including programming, design development, construction documents, and services during construction for design / bid / build and design / build projects.
* The successful candidate will be a conscientious, self-motivated professional with strong communication skills.
* They will exhibit a passion and desire to apply their technical experience and knowledge in a team environment on technically challenging and professionally rewarding projects.
* Our team is seeking a person who understands the importance of meeting their targeted commitments while being flexible to the ever-changing and fast paced environment of our clients’ sites and willing to develop within a dynamic
* Developing fire strategies for a wide range of projects, using the relevant code recommendations such as TGD Part B & M, BS9999, BS 5588 as well as pertinent FM and NFPA standards.
* Preparation and lodgement of Fire Safety Certificates and Disabled Access Certificate applications via the Building Control Management System (BCMS).
* Provide internal FSC and DAC consultancy service for design and contract administration teams on building regulation matters.
* Lead fire strategy discussions with design team, client representatives, building control and fire service.
* Understand and Implementation of Insurer requirements with regards to reduction in property damage and business interruption risk.
* Support BCAR Compliance and preparation of fire inspection reports during construction.
* Supervise and train graduates on fire engineering principles and practises.
* Perform quality review checks for deliverables.
* Participate in design reviews, risk assessments and vendor bid evaluations.
* Assist in the generation of proposals, scopes, schedules and budgets for projects.
* Develop designer effort-hour estimates for Architectural / Permitting discipline.
* Display strong communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with multiple deadlines.
* Proactive Architect with experience in all stages of project delivery (schematic design, site master planning, design development, construction
* An understanding of local permitting legislation, building regulations, and health and safety legislation
Qualifications
* Qualified Architect / Architectural Technologist, 5+ years’ experience, with fire safety & disabled access certification background.
* A postgraduate / bachelor’s degree in fire engineering preferable.
* Strong understanding in fire safety engineering and a desire to develop their career further in this field.
* Familiar with relevant codes and standards : Part B &a M, BS 9999, BS 5588, etc.
* Proficient in Microsoft suite (Excel).
* Excellent English level - written and spoken,
* Knowledge of Architectural specific design standards and building regulations
* Ability to interact with engineering disciplines, clients, and vendors at all levels.
* Experience using REVIT and BIM desirable.
* Familiar with BCAR and BCMS.
Package
* Salary €40k- €45k
* 21 days holidays,
* Professional membership fees paid by the company yearly.
* Monthly CPD carried out in house.
* Free parking at head office.
* Pension contributions after time served.
* Out of office lunch allowance when visiting site’s.
* 4PM finish on Fridays.
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