Fire Compartmentation Specialist

VACANCY REF: CK2560013

We are recruiting for a renowned multi-disciplinary consultancy providing top-tier services in surveying, engineering, project management, and fire safety across England. Our clients expertise spans fire engineering, building surveying, cost consultancy, and project management, delivering services across various sectors. As recognised leaders in addressing high-risk buildings, including residential, mixed-use, and university sectors, such as student accommodation, company culture fosters personal and professional growth, where achievements and contributions are recognised and rewarded.

Our client pride themselves on maintaining long-term, trusted client relationships through a flexible, approachable, and professional service, which encourages effective communication and creativity. Their deep industry knowledge, technical expertise, and critical thinking are central to everything they do, as well as being committed to creating an innovative and progressive environment, always seeking new growth opportunities.

With a strong focus on business improvement and development, we offer numerous opportunities for personal growth, training, and skills development.

Compartmentation Specialist Opportunity

The compartmentation and retro-compartmentation sector is one of the most significant challenges in the built environment, and our are well-positioned to meet this demand. We are seeking a skilled professional to lead compartmentation services, working across the surveying, compliance, and technical teams.

In this role, you will assess compartmentation deficiencies (including doors), fire strategies, and associated risks, while providing expert advice on remediation strategies, options, and contract matters. Professional qualifications are preferred but not essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fire Risk Assessments: Review and propose solutions to remediate non-compliant areas.
• Compartmentation Surveys: Identify deficiencies in compartmentation within multi-occupied residential and commercial buildings.
• Client Reporting: Produce detailed findings and recommendations, advising on the best remediation strategies for identified issues.
• Collaboration: Work closely with surveyors, project managers, architects, fire engineers, and other stakeholders to implement and oversee fire safety remediation projects.
• Compliance: Ensure that all remediation work adheres to current British fire safety regulations and standards.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance to team members to ensure they are proficient in fire compartmentation strategies and compliance.
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain effective written and oral communication with all relevant stakeholders.

Required Knowledge:

• In-depth understanding of compartmentation and passive fire protection solutions.
• Familiarity with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order (RRFSO), Building Safety Act, and Building Regulations.
• Expertise in construction methods, fire safety materials, product standards, and industry regulations.

Package:

• Competitive salary, based on experience and expertise.
• Bonus structure.
• Pension plan.
• Private healthcare.
• Gym membership.
• Continuous professional development, training, and career progression opportunities.
• 25 days holiday, plus discretionary leave between Christmas and New Year.

Join at an exciting time of growth, and play a key role in shaping the future of fire safety services. For more information, contact Caroline Kingsley at M: 07768381831 or email your CV to caroline@kingsleyrecruitment.co.uk. You can also book a call in my diary using the following link https://calendly.com/caroline-200/15min