Fire Strategy compliance input is required at all stages of project realisation - including feasibility studies, long-range planning studies, permitting and full design services including programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and services during construction for design/bid/build and design/build projects.
Key responsibilities:
- Developing fire strategies for a wide range of Pharmaceutical and large-scale industrial type buildings using the relevant code recommendations such as TGD Part B & M, BS9999, BS 5588 as well as pertinent FM and NFPA standards.
- Preparation and lodgement of Fire Safety Certificates and Disabled Access Certificate applications via the Building Control Management System (BCMS).
- Provide internal FSC and DAC consultancy service for design and contract administration teams on building regulation matters.
- Lead fire strategy discussions with design team, client representatives, building control and fire service.
- Understand and Implementation of Insurer requirements with regards to reduction in property damage and business interruption risk.
- Support BCAR Compliance and preparation of fire inspection reports during construction.
- Supervise and train graduates on fire engineering principles and practises.
- Perform quality review checks for Architectural deliverables.
- Participate in design reviews, risk assessments and vendor bid evaluations.
- Assist in the generation of proposals, scopes, schedules and budgets for projects.
- Develop designer effort-hour estimates for Architectural/Permitting discipline.
- Display strong communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with multiple deadlines.
- Proactive Architect with experience in all stages of project delivery (schematic design, site master planning, design development, construction)
- An understanding of local permitting legislation, building regulations, and health and safety legislation
- Qualified Architect/Architectural Technologist, 5+ years’ experience, with fire safety & disabled access certification background.
- A postgraduate/bachelor’s degree in fire engineering preferable.
- Pharmaceutical or large-scale industrial experience preferable.
- Strong understanding in fire safety engineering and a desire to develop their career further in this field.
- Familiar with relevant codes and standards: Part B & M, BS 9999, BS 5588, FM standards, NFPA, etc.
- Proficient in Microsoft suite (Excel).
- Strong relevant architectural design experience in industrial/advanced technology sector.
- Excellent English level - written and spoken,
- Knowledge of Architectural specific design standards and building regulations
- Ability to interact with engineering disciplines, clients, and vendors at all levels.
- Experience using REVIT and BIM desirable.
- Familiar with BCAR and BCMS.
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