Technical Fire Engineer (2 posts) – Tyne & Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Technical Fire Engineer (2 posts)

£41,511 – £44,711 per annum + benefits

About the role

We are seeking to fill upcoming vacancies for the role of Technical Fire Engineer in the Fire Safety department.

Reporting directly to the High Risk Building Manager you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of the fire safety plans of Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service by carrying out specific fire safety visits to relevant premises and assisting with consultations from partnership agencies on all fire safety related matters.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a firm commitment to inclusivity, fairness, dignity and the highest standards of ethical behaviours and champion these in their day to day work in compliance with our ethical code of conduct.

We welcome applications from all sections of society with the necessary skills, qualifications and experience and encourage applications from underrepresented groups in our workforce or society.

As a Technical Fire Engineer you will:

 carry out Fire Safety Audits within relevant premises to ensure responsible persons are operating within their responsibilities under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
 produce accurate written reports, which provide advice to responsible persons on how to comply with the legislation, reducing the likelihood and impact from fire to protect employees and customers.
 review and respond to building control consultations.

We are seeking a candidate who has demonstrable experience of:

 producing high standard letters and written reports and a good level of experience with the use of Microsoft Word and Outlook programmes
 use of data for the collation, analysis and presentation of information
 excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to plan, manage and prioritise workloads
Candidates are expected to have an understanding of current fire safety legislation, especially the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the relevant guidance. Additionally, experience in dealing with building regulations submissions would be an advantage.

To apply for a Technical Fire Engineer role you must have attained the Level 4 Diploma in fire safety.

A current full driving licence and the ability to travel is essential. A fleet vehicle will be provided for work related journeys.

About our Fire Safety Department

Fire Safety is part of the Community Safety function. We are responsible for making sure that non-domestic premises meet the required standards for keeping people safe from fire.
We do this through:
• fire safety audits
• partnership working
• advice and education
• enforcement action
We also:
• manage the Service’s Fire Investigation service
• inspect and comment on building plans under statutory consultation procedures, inspecting new premises when complete
• audit and licence premises for petroleum and explosives storage
• and much more