Cundall’s Fire Engineering team’s mission is to play a key role in making sure that a building’s fire protection not only comply with the relevant legislation, but also provide a safe environment in the most cost-effective manner, without compromising the architectural integrity of the overall building design. The Fire Engineering team’s expertise in the design and development of fire safety solutions is well known throughout the industry – and as a team we offer a pro-active and collaborative approach to skill development, and professional excellence.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Fire Engineer to join our Bristol office, to play a key role in the delivery of fire safety engineering design services across a variety of sectors including healthcare, education, retail, commercial and tall buildings.

In this particular role you will take responsibility for the design of fire safety engineering solutions including:

• Feasibility Studies for master-planning and concept design stages;
• Attendance at Design Team Meetings;
• Fire Safety Strategies to ensure early approval from authorities;
• Advanced Fire Safety Design to demonstrate fire safety engineering compliance;
• Fire Strategy Drawings for more detailed designs;
• Expert advice and support during the Statutory Approval and construction process.
• Evacuation Strategies and modelling software
• Smoke Management and modelling software
• Structural Fire Engineering
• Optimisation of Fire Safety Systems
• Fire Risk Management and Assessment
• Fire Investigation

Your role be crucial to the successful delivery of innovative design solutions for some of the most exciting building projects in the UK and internationally, and over time will enable you to assume greater levels of responsibility and autonomy as your professional skills develop.

Educated to degree level in a related discipline, you have gained relevant experience in Fire Safety Engineering design within a building services context and have proven your technical understanding in relevant design software.

Having gained practical experience in working to British Standard, NFPA, IBC, IFC and Performance-based design approach, you understand the role of fire safety engineering for the built environment and have a passion for providing excellence in fire safety engineering design.

Given the collaborative and client focussed nature of this role, excellent communication skills are essential.

Job Description

Why Join Cundall?

We know that to be the best at what we do we need a diverse workforce underpinned by an inclusive culture. Creating environments where everyone can find joy doing their best work is also great for everyone. That’s why we positively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, and encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our people.

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