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Join our team of professionals to apply your knowledge and develop your skills sets to deliver the current and future Of Fire Engineering and Fire Safety Consultancy at Ashton Fire.
Background
Ashton Fire is a dynamic and rapidly growing Fire Safety and Engineering Consultancy. Operating from an ethical platform, our social and environmental values are at the core of our organisation and service delivery. We strive to provide the highest quality, morally and ethically balanced service to our clients whilst maintaining a team focused working environment.
We operate as a single Team, but to better identify the role, individual tasks have been allocated specifically to ensure accountability. Our driving ambition is that we are one Team, irrespective of discipline (Fire Risk Assessor, Consultant, Engineer, Operations, People, Projects or Finance).
Overview of role
We are looking for a Fire Engineer to join the exceptional Fire Engineering Team in our London office. This... is progressive role in a medium size but rapidly growing company, and it is likely to develop following discussion and agreement. Your role will encompass all aspects of fire safety engineering. This will range from undertaking research on new products and systems, working with design teams, preparing fire strategies, undertaking site inspections and computational modelling through to supporting the implementation of effective fire safety management and protection measures in existing buildings. Once you have developed a sound knowledge of the industry, we offer opportunities to specialise in different areas of fire engineering to suit your interests.
As a part of Ashton Fire, you will have the opportunity to liaise with a wider team of highly skilled fire consultants with specialisms that incorporate a diverse range of fields. You will be supported in learning fire safety engineering techniques and practices by our highly competent fire engineering team, which includes four Chartered Fire Engineers.
Training and CPD opportunities to support your professional development will be available and aligned with your ambitions and the needs of the business.
Qualifications and skills
• BSc, BEng or higher in fire engineering (or a relevant engineering discipline).
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong numerical skills.
• Excellent communicator (verbal, written and electronical).
• Good problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment.
Desirable experience/qualifications
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in the fire engineering field.
• Experience working as part of a wider team.
• Associate member of the Institution of Fire Engineers (AIFireE).
• Excel VBA (or similar) programming experience.
Person specification
Essential requirements
• Upbeat personality with a high level of integrity and ethics.
• Multi-tasking team player with the ability to work alone and use initiative.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Reliable, with a friendly and helpful approach.
• Strong, positive communication skills.
• Fantastic attention to detail.
• Good problem-solving abilities.
• Flexible on taking on new tasks outside the core role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Fluent English (spoken, written and comprehension).
What we offer:
We offer a competitive salary depending on experience with generous holiday entitlement. You will be working 37.5 hours per week (Monday- Friday) however, our flexible working policy will allow you to vary your day and suit the demands of everyday life. Our aim is to grow each individual further therefore, ambition for professional development is a must for us. We offer a wide selection of benefits, including the following:
• Flexible working
• Pension
• Smart Health Employee Assistance programme
• Group Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Bonus scheme
• Cycle to work
• Private Medical Insurance/Cashplan
• Season Ticket loan scheme
Live and breathe our values
Aspire To be the best you can be.
Inspire Others around you by your example.
Deliver On your commitments.
Do Good Every day, in every way.
If you are interested in this opportunity and you have the relevant qualifications, please submit an up-to-date CV to joinus@ashtonfire.com and we will be in touch to discuss the next steps!
Ashton Fire is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job
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