Senior Technical Advisor - Fire Engineer

Introduction

Catalyst, a reputable independent provider of technical advisory services to the Real Estate sector, is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Technical Advisor to join our London team. As a Senior Technical Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in delivering expert guidance and support to our major investor, asset manager, and developer clients. Your extensive knowledge in fire engineering, technical due diligence, and building safety will be essential in ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and design guidance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver our services, as a subject matter expert in fire engineering, leveraging your extensive onsite experience to provide valuable guidance and support to our major investor, asset manager, and developer clients.
• Conduct comprehensive technical due diligence activities, including desktop reviews and peer reviews of relevant information, to assess project viability, identify risks, and propose suitable mitigation measures.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of fire safety, fire engineering design, and building safety principles, and apply this knowledge to evaluate and enhance the safety of properties within the Real Estate sector.
• Review and assess the adequacy and effectiveness of installation and remediation works carried out onsite, ensuring compliance with fire safety and building safety requirements. Utilise your expertise in external wall design to evaluate and provide recommendations for the improvement of fire safety measures in buildings.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of applicable legislation and design guidance related to fire safety and building safety, including a deep understanding of the implications of the Building Safety Act.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of technical advice and solutions into our clients' projects.
• Prepare and deliver detailed technical reports, documentation, and presentations to effectively communicate findings, recommendations, and progress to clients and stakeholders.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, sharing your expertise and fostering their professional growth and development.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, industry associations, and other relevant professionals, to stay informed about industry trends and best practices.
• Support business development initiatives, such as attending industry events, conferences, and networking activities, to showcase Catalyst's services and identify potential client opportunities.

Mandatory Requirements/Experiences

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Engineering, Building Sciences, or a related field. Additional certifications and accreditations are highly desirable.
• Extensive experience (minimum of 5 years) as a fire engineer with a strong onsite presence, preferably within the Real Estate sector.
• Proven track record in conducting technical due diligence, including desktop reviews and peer reviews, to evaluate project feasibility and identify potential risks.
• In-depth knowledge of fire safety, fire engineering design, and building safety principles, with the ability to apply them effectively in a practical context.
• Experience reviewing and assessing installation and remediation works onsite, ensuring adherence to fire safety and building safety requirements.
• Strong understanding of external wall design and its implications for fire safety measures in buildings.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable legislation and design guidance related to fire safety and building safety, including a comprehensive understanding of the Building Safety Act.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools used in fire engineering and technical advisory services.
• Strong project management abilities, including the capacity to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects concurrently, and meet deadlines.

We take care of our staff with the following:

• Company Pension Plan
• International Remote Working (maximum 12 weeks per year)
• 25 days annual leave in a leave year, plus 2 company days Off
• Continuous Learning and Development programs
• Hybrid Working (1-2 days in office per work)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing Programme