Hybrid Associate Fire Engineer

at Ashton Fire

• Job title: Associate Fire Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: £78,000 - £89,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Birmingham, United Kingdom

About the role

• Associate Fire Engineer leading fire safety consultancy in Birmingham. Managing quality fire safety support, developing team skills and business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high levels of quality in all fire engineering areas
• Help provide arbitration on issues arising in a manner likely to sustain a positive working environment
• Maintain your development as an engineer and industry professional and as an individual
• Keep up to date with new technologies and innovations in fire engineering and brief the team where relevant
• Be fully conversant with all relevant legislation and recommend/ensure procedures are updated accordingly
• Attend and make positive contributions to meetings
• In collaboration with the Directors, provide analysis of workload within Ashton Fire and allocate as appropriate
• Give encouragement, support, supervision (as appropriate), training, and guidance to the rest of the team
• Have a clear track record of effectively line managing a team or multiple individuals
• Be responsible for the technical output of the team and ensure that a best-practice, high-quality, and ethically responsible approach is taken for all deliverables
• Identify and develop business opportunities and market the service offered within the organisation
• Assist the Directors in providing short, medium- and long-term projections to ensure we respond to changing markets and client requirements
• Ensure the application of all Company policies, i.e., Equal Opportunities, Grievances, etc.
• Contributing to the development of the wider fire safety community through contributions to committees, conferences, work exchanges, etc.
• Ensure the company's Quality Procedures, service levels, and contractual requirements are being met
• Maintain a positive team environment to promote the overall interests of the company without regard to sectional or divisional boundaries
• Ensure that when entering site, all Health and Safety regulations are strictly complied with, and that all protective/safety equipment is fully utilised.

Requirements

• Experience leading a high-performing team
• Strong strategic thinking and 'solution' driven
• An effective team player and creative in establishing effective relationships
• Ability to manage complex projects with a particular focus on fire safety strategy
• A track record of successfully managing client relationships
• Experience in residential fire strategy would be preferred.

Benefits

• Hybrid Approach: Work a blend of where you’re most productive- whether from home or the office, the choice is yours
• 9-Day Fortnight: Enjoy an extra day off every two weeks, giving you more time to focus on what matters most
• Core Hours: Shape your workweek around our flexible core hours, making it easier to balance work and life
• 25 Days Holiday: Take time to recharge with 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays), rising to 30 days at 9 years’ service
• Flexible Bank Holidays: Choose when to take your bank holidays, giving you the freedom to celebrate what matters to you
• Enhanced Pension: Enjoy peace of mind for the future with 6% employer pension contributions, rising to 8% at 5 years’ service
• Enhanced Parental Leave: Enhanced maternity leave and one month of fully paid paternity leave
• Private Medical: Comprehensive health coverage through Bupa, plus access to our health cash plan
• Mental Health Support: 24/7 access to medical advice through our Employee Assistance Programme
• Bonus Scheme: Annual discretionary bonus based on both company and personal performance
• Professional Registration Scheme: Bonus scheme to award for becoming chartered and registering for membership with professional institutions
• Christmas Shutdown: Enjoy a company-wide break between Christmas and New Year on top of your annual leave
• Company Events: Monthly socials with your local office and three company-wide events per year