Assistant Fire Engineer (Graduate)
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Job Summary
Title: Assistant Fire Engineer (Graduate)
Discipline: Built Asset Consultancy
Location: Sheffield/Leeds (With Hybrid Working)
Location: Sheffield/Leeds (With Hybrid Working)
Why RLB
At RLB we live by four simple ideas: Truth Trust Together Tomorrow. Four values that live at the heart of RLB. A place where People Make Progress.
We value your skills talents and unique perspectives we think they are priceless.
Bring them to RLB and youll be empowered to shape our future and your career in new and meaningful ways.
Well give you opportunities to work on some of the most ambitious and exciting projects currently being designed and developed in the built environment sector.
Youll continue to learn and advance as everyone who works for us is provided with a tailored training programme. Our mentoring and reverse mentoring schemes will enable you to share your expertise while gaining fresh insights.
What makes RLB unique is our inclusive culture. As an independent employee-owned business teamwork and collaboration lies at the heart of everything we do. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies are just some of the ways we invest in employee wellbeing.
Join us and you will thrive personally as well as professionally.
Key Responsibilities
Role Overview
Fire Engineers play a pivotal role in keeping people safe. They use science and engineering to understand how a fire behaves and design buildings to protect lives in the event a fire breaks out.
Every building is different and fire engineers are problem solvers who think creatively especially on complex projects such as skyscrapers hospitals or transport hubs.
As a Graduate Fire Engineer you will support our experienced fire engineering team in delivering high-quality fire strategies and technical advice. You will be involved in all stages of a projectfrom concept design to constructionensuring that fire safety is integrated into the design and build process.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate to join a supportive team gain hands-on experience and develop a professional career in fire engineering through mentoring training and ongoing development.
Role Responsibilities
- Assist in developing fire safety strategies and reports for new and existing buildings in accordance with UK regulations and international codes.
- Conduct fire engineering calculations including means of escape smoke control and structural fire protection.
- Support the use of computational tools such as CFD and evacuation modelling software.
- Contribute to fire risk assessments audits and site inspections.
- Collaborate with internal multidisciplinary teams and external clients architects and building control bodies.
- Keep up to date with changes in fire safety legislation and technical standards.
- Participate in internal knowledge-sharing sessions and graduate development programs.
Qualifications
- A degree (or pending) in Fire Engineering Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Building Services or a related STEM discipline
Behaviours
- Recognised as a client focused positive collaborator who shares knowledge freely and offers support to their peers and seniors. Recognised as a team player with a strong willingness to learn.
- Demonstrates a positive and proactive approach to the role and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence with good commercial results.
RLB Employee Benefits
Our culture is built around enabling you to fulfil your potential so you can look forward to benefits that include:
- Hybrid Working - Working patterns to support your work-life balance. As well as competitive maternity and paternity packages.
- Well-Rewarded - A competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement. As well as the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days.
- Focus On Wellbeing - We offer a number of health and wellness options including gym membership and cycle to work schemes.
- Healthcare Packages - Private healthcare insurance and medical support including dental insurance and eyecare vouchers.
- Personal Development - A continuous learning and development programme including established APC and in-house mentoring schemes.
- Additional Benefits - We offer a wide range of benefits including a season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions.
- Exceptional Exposure - Youll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects across different sectors and regions.
- Social Responsibility - We hold team and social events as well as charity fundraising and volunteering activities.
Our Diversity Equity & Inclusion Commitment
We believe in building a diverse and inclusive environment where each person can be themselves feel valued for their contribution and be challenged and supported to reach their full potential. We have a responsibility to support the communities in which we live and work and that our workforce should reflect these communities and our clients. Our talent strategy should enable us to overcome bias in the construction industry by recruiting retaining developing and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce. Find out more here: Diversity Equity & Inclusion - RLB Europe
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
About Company
RLB's 35-year presence in the Kingdom continues as we expand our services throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, working on projects in central, eastern and western provinces. Our extensive expertise covers cost consultancy, project management, facilities management and claims servi ... View more
