Fire Safety Engineer

At Nicholas O'Dwyer, sustainability is at the core of our work. If you are looking to advance your career in a socially responsible company, which has a proven track record over 90 years, and is committed to creating a sustainable planet, we invite you to be part of our team.

Our mission is to provide innovative and reliable solutions using cutting edge technology and expertise, to ensure project success and employee satisfaction. We deliver infrastructure projects in water, wastewater, transportation, civil and structural engineering, flood protection, and energy including renewables. With headquarters in Ireland, we also operate in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

As part of the RSK Group, an amalgamation of over 200 companies with more than 15,000 employees, we benefit from a global network of opportunities while retaining our brand and autonomy.

About the Role:

Nicholas O'Dwyer is seeking to hire a Fire Safety Engineer for a secondment position. The candidate will be partially based in the office (location to be agreed following appointment) and partially on site and will report directly to the Senior Asset Planning Engineer. They will be responsible for the following services (the list is not exhaustive):

Core role requirements:

• Work closely with Senior Asset Planning Engineer for the prioritisation and identification of Sites for fire safety systems.
• Be able to conduct fire risk assessment surveys on existing process site buildings with regard to their existing fire safety systems and identify deficiencies with Building Regulations compliance for fire safety systems.
• Be able to review a fire risk assessment survey carried out by others and devise a fire safety strategy for that building to bring it up to Building Regulations compliance standard and other statutory legislation standard with respect to fire safety.
• Scoping out the requirements for the remediation works to a building to bring it up to Building Regulations compliance standard and other statutory legislation standard with respect to fire safety.
• Be competent in the BCAR process.
• Be competent in fire prevention, fire detection, fire suppression and fire safety training.
• Be competent in auditing completed fire safety systems remedial works on site.
• Play a key role in stakeholder management with internal and external stakeholders.
• Performing other such duties in relation to work and asset management as the client may require.

Qualifications and Experience: -

• Relevant engineering or scientific qualifications to degree level or relevant Fire Safety Qualification.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in Fire Safety systems, planning, design, and statutory compliance of fire safety systems.
• Experience in sign off of Fire Safety Systems to show statutory compliance with building Regulations and Fire Certificates, BCAR etc.
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations and statutory compliance with respect to fire safety systems and legalisation.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Proven track record in dealing with complex issues, proactively and in a timely fashion, along with the ability to communicate complex information to others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

About Us

Our mission is to deliver sustainable solutions that transform communities and bring about lasting positive change. Through a blend of expertise, innovation and global dedication, we envision a world where sustainable engineering protects growing communities.

Nicholas O'Dwyer provides professional services in engineering design, project management, environment and planning, construction supervision and technical and contract advisory. We are one of the most respected Irish consultancies operating in local and international markets, providing professional services to public- and private-sector clients.

Whether in Ireland, the UK or internationally, we understand and solve major challenges associated with delivering and adapting infrastructure for an increasing global population while maintaining a sustainable environment for future generations.

Nicholas O'Dwyer is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

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