Fire Engineer - Litigation Specialist

Overview

Conduct fire safety investigations, report findings, and provide expert testimony in litigation.

Key Responsibilities

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

Tasks

-Conducting site-based investigations to record evidence. -Reviewing technical documentation that may include manuals and maintenance records. -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. -Meetings with experts appointed by the other involved parties as part of the litigation process. -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. -Consulting relevant standards, regulations and other published guidance. -Attending client meetings to discuss your investigation.

Requirements

• fire engineering
• construction
• expert witness
• degree
• communication
• team player

What You Bring

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

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Benefits

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

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.

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