Fire Engineer – Smoke Ventilation
Join a specialist smoke ventilation company designing, supplying and delivering smoke control systems for buildings. This is an opportunity to contribute to projects that support building safety and protect life, whether you are an experienced Fire Engineer or a Graduate Fire Engineer ready to develop your career.
Salary / Benefits
- Salary up to £40,000, depending on experience
- Training and professional membership support
- Pension
- Holidays
- Car and mileage
- Flexible working
About your next employer
Your next employer specialises in the design and delivery of natural and mechanical smoke control systems, including AOVs, smoke shafts, pressurisation systems, car park extract systems, and smoke and fire curtains. The successful candidate will work across design, technical coordination and project delivery, collaborating with architects, consultants, contractors and building control.
About you
Essential skills and qualifications:
- A degree in Fire Safety Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a similar discipline
- For experienced applicants, practical experience in smoke ventilation, fire engineering or building services design
- A genuine interest in smoke control and life safety
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- A willingness to learn and develop professionally
Nice to have:
- Working knowledge of BS 9999, BS 7346, BS EN 12101, Approved Document B and, in Northern Ireland, Technical Booklet E
- Experience using AutoCAD or Revit
- Experience with CFD or smoke modelling
- Experience contributing to commissioning, testing and project documentation
What you’ll do
- Design and specify natural and mechanical smoke control and ventilation systems
- Prepare calculations, layouts and design drawings in line with relevant standards and Building Regulations
- Liaise with architects, consultants, contractors and building control
- Support tenders, respond to technical queries and assist with site coordination
- Contribute to commissioning, testing and project documentation
- Take ownership of projects and mentor junior colleagues, where appropriate
For further information on this job, apply via the link or contact the VANRATH office for a confidential chat today.
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VANRATH acts as an agency and employment business for permanent recruitment and the supply of temporary workers. Successful applicants may be required to satisfactorily complete pre-employment checks, including references and right-to-work checks, in line with the client or agency’s recruitment policy.
Skills:Fire Engineer Fire Safety Engineer Smoke Ventilation Engineer Smoke Control Engineer Fire Protection Engineer
Benefits:DOE + CAR + MILLEAGE
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