Fire Engineer - Litigation Specialist

Jensen Hughes

The Role

Overview

Fire litigation consultant handling investigations, reports, and expert testimony.

Key Responsibilities

  • site investigation
  • report preparation
  • standards review
  • client advice
  • document review
  • expert meetings

Tasks

-Consulting relevant standards, regulations and other published guidance. -Providing the client with timely preliminary verbal and/or written advice in a form that can be readily understood by a layperson and ultimately a Judge. -Reviewing technical documentation that may include manuals and maintenance records. -Meetings with experts appointed by the other involved parties as part of the litigation process. -Conducting site-based investigations to record evidence. -Attending client meetings to discuss your investigation. -Preparing reports that may be in the form of a brief letter style report or in the form of a detailed, illustrated report for Court proceedings.

Requirements

  • fire engineering
  • construction experience
  • residential fire
  • degree
  • client facing
  • team player

What You Bring

-An established professional background in Fire Safety Engineering. -A team-player who can work effectively with colleagues at all levels -Strong general construction experience -Experience of building construction design in relation to fire safety, particularly in residential and commercial buildings. -Eventually, after training and experience, expert witness evidence in Court, which will involve being questioned in depth by a Barrister, who will have been briefed by a technical expert. -Degree in Fire Engineering, or other relevant area. -Experience of fire safety design in residential apartment and commercial buildings including a knowledge of relevant fire safety design codes. -You may have in-house experience and ideally a background working within a fire engineering or architectural firm. -You can work autonomously but can also collaborate effectively as part of the wider team. -Excellent communication and time management skills. -Client facing experience and the ability to understand and respond effectively to client needs

Benefits

-Discretionary bonus scheme -Enhanced parental-related pay -33 days paid time off with an additional day after 3 years -Recognition and reward programmes to celebrate team efforts -Access to extensive technical training and resources -Income protection scheme -Employee assistance programme -4x life assurance -Industry-leading contributory pension scheme -Enhanced holiday entitlement after three years -Private medical insurance -The option to carry over up to five unused holiday days into the next year -Flexible working hours and patterns including early Friday finish -Flexible holiday use over Christmas/New Year

The Company

About Jensen Hughes

-Specializing in complex challenges involving life safety, fire protection, and security across various industries. -Expertise spans high-profile projects including airports, hospitals, and major industrial complexes. -Known for deep engineering knowledge and ability to develop innovative solutions for emergency scenarios. -Work often involves designing systems to protect lives, assets, and operations from fire, explosion, and other hazards. -In the energy sector, has worked on everything from renewable energy to nuclear power, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. -Actively involved in the development of smart cities, applying cutting-edge technology to improve infrastructure resilience. -Maintains a strong presence in both public and private sectors, serving government agencies, municipalities, and large corporations. -With offices around the world, integrates local expertise with global best practices to offer tailored solutions for clients.

Sector Specialisms

Aviation

Commercial + Mixed Use

Education

Government + Military

Healthcare

Hospitality + Entertainment

Insurance + Legal

Manufacturing

Mission Critical

Nuclear Power

Petrochemical, Oil + Gas

Power

Science + Technology

Transit + Tunnels

Energy + Utilities

Built Environment + Resiliency

Emergency Management + Response

Security Risk + Public Safety

Fire + Life Safety Systems Design

Code Consulting + Fire Engineering

Forensics

Hazardous Materials

Lithium-ion Battery Technology

Mass Timber Consulting

Pedestrian + Evacuation Modeling