Structural Fire Engineering Lead at Buro Happold in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

design support

life safety

project delivery

business development

team development

design liaison

Inspire, motivate, and support the professional development and well-being of team members by prioritising their growth and fostering an inclusive work environment.
As a key member of the UK Fire Engineering senior leadership team, you will contribute to the overall success of the team, across strategy, service, propositions, and people.
Drive market awareness, sales pipeline, and business development activities for Structural Fire Engineering propositions and capabilities.
Informing and supporting design aspirations, functionality and architectural form.
Representing Buro Happold at design team meetings, both internally and externally.
Working with structural engineers on exciting and complex buildings to ensure life safety and optimise protection.
Take a lead role in project delivery for our most complex engagements, ensuring successful outcomes, client satisfaction and an ongoing client relationship.

Requirements

safir

vulcan

chartered

masters

leadership

consultancy

Experience designing for structural fire protection for buildings in the following sectors:
Experience in leading structural fire engineering teams in an engineering consultancy environment.
Experience in using and checking of structural fire engineering FEM packages like SAFIR, VULCAN or similar.
Excellent consultancy skills, good communication abilities and the experience to deal with complex situations, negotiation and understanding the differing needs of our clients and within stakeholder groups.
Experience in managing structural fire engineering projects.
Being a chartered engineer or being close to achieving it.
Experience in designing and assessing current and historic structures at ambient temperatures and in fire.
Experience in undertaking and supervising fire and heat transfer assessments followed by structural modelling at elevated temperatures.
Confident, proactive character, able to take the lead in challenging situations and guide less experienced engineers.
Own the “Technical” competence and capability development for the team embedding technical skills within the Structural Fire Engineering team.
Experience in writing and reviewing performance-based engineering reports.
Masters degree or higher in Structural Engineering or Structural Fire Engineering.
Experience in international markets

Benefits

Sports Stadia and Arenas

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Since 1976

Year Established

The company was founded in 1976, marking its entrance into the engineering consultancy industry.

20+ Countries

Global Presence

The company operates internationally, delivering innovative solutions across over 20 countries globally.

excels in providing creative and sustainable solutions for complex projects.
serves a diverse range of sectors.
projects include large-scale infrastructure, high-end residential, and innovative commercial buildings.
recognized for its expertise in structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering.
portfolio includes iconic projects such as the Sydney Opera House renewal and London's Crossrail.
innovative, sustainable design is central to the company’s approach, incorporating cutting-edge technologies.
delivers solutions that enhance the built environment.

Culture + Values

We work with integrity, honesty and transparency.
We are a collaborative, people-focused business.
We embrace diversity of thought and background.
We are passionate about our work and delivering value for clients.
We encourage continuous learning and development.
We are committed to innovation and excellence.
We take responsibility for our actions and outcomes.

Environment + Sustainability

2030 Goal

Net Zero Carbon Target

The company is committed to achieving net zero carbon by the year 2030, showcasing a strong dedication to environmental sustainability,

helps clients achieve carbon neutrality through energy-efficient solutions
offers a range of services to reduce environmental impact, including sustainability consultancy and building performance analysis
actively reduces their own carbon footprint through operations and supply chain management
integrates sustainability into all project stages to ensure long-term environmental benefits

Inclusion & Diversity

Our commitment to gender parity is evident in our efforts to achieve equal representation at all levels of the organization.
We consistently track and report on gender diversity and other key inclusion metrics to ensure progress and accountability.
To address gender diversity in senior roles, we provide leadership development programs designed to support diversity in upper management.

Articles

Careers – Gradcracker ‘About Us’

ArchDaily – Expertise overview

Reddit – Thoughts on Buro Happold work culture

Role

Description

design support

life safety

project delivery

business development

team development

design liaison

Inspire, motivate, and support the professional development and well-being of team members by prioritising their growth and fostering an inclusive work environment.
As a key member of the UK Fire Engineering senior leadership team, you will contribute to the overall success of the team, across strategy, service, propositions, and people.
Drive market awareness, sales pipeline, and business development activities for Structural Fire Engineering propositions and capabilities.
Informing and supporting design aspirations, functionality and architectural form.
Representing Buro Happold at design team meetings, both internally and externally.
Working with structural engineers on exciting and complex buildings to ensure life safety and optimise protection.
Take a lead role in project delivery for our most complex engagements, ensuring successful outcomes, client satisfaction and an ongoing client relationship.

Requirements

safir

vulcan

chartered

masters

leadership

consultancy

Experience designing for structural fire protection for buildings in the following sectors:
Experience in leading structural fire engineering teams in an engineering consultancy environment.
Experience in using and checking of structural fire engineering FEM packages like SAFIR, VULCAN or similar.
Excellent consultancy skills, good communication abilities and the experience to deal with complex situations, negotiation and understanding the differing needs of our clients and within stakeholder groups.
Experience in managing structural fire engineering projects.
Being a chartered engineer or being close to achieving it.
Experience in designing and assessing current and historic structures at ambient temperatures and in fire.
Experience in undertaking and supervising fire and heat transfer assessments followed by structural modelling at elevated temperatures.
Confident, proactive character, able to take the lead in challenging situations and guide less experienced engineers.
Own the “Technical” competence and capability development for the team embedding technical skills within the Structural Fire Engineering team.
Experience in writing and reviewing performance-based engineering reports.
Masters degree or higher in Structural Engineering or Structural Fire Engineering.
Experience in international markets

Benefits

Sports Stadia and Arenas

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Since 1976

Year Established

The company was founded in 1976, marking its entrance into the engineering consultancy industry.

20+ Countries

Global Presence

The company operates internationally, delivering innovative solutions across over 20 countries globally.

excels in providing creative and sustainable solutions for complex projects.
serves a diverse range of sectors.
projects include large-scale infrastructure, high-end residential, and innovative commercial buildings.
recognized for its expertise in structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering.
portfolio includes iconic projects such as the Sydney Opera House renewal and London's Crossrail.
innovative, sustainable design is central to the company’s approach, incorporating cutting-edge technologies.
delivers solutions that enhance the built environment.

Culture + Values

We work with integrity, honesty and transparency.
We are a collaborative, people-focused business.
We embrace diversity of thought and background.
We are passionate about our work and delivering value for clients.
We encourage continuous learning and development.
We are committed to innovation and excellence.
We take responsibility for our actions and outcomes.

Environment + Sustainability

2030 Goal

Net Zero Carbon Target

The company is committed to achieving net zero carbon by the year 2030, showcasing a strong dedication to environmental sustainability,

helps clients achieve carbon neutrality through energy-efficient solutions
offers a range of services to reduce environmental impact, including sustainability consultancy and building performance analysis
actively reduces their own carbon footprint through operations and supply chain management
integrates sustainability into all project stages to ensure long-term environmental benefits

Inclusion & Diversity

Our commitment to gender parity is evident in our efforts to achieve equal representation at all levels of the organization.
We consistently track and report on gender diversity and other key inclusion metrics to ensure progress and accountability.
To address gender diversity in senior roles, we provide leadership development programs designed to support diversity in upper management.

Articles

Careers – Gradcracker ‘About Us’

ArchDaily – Expertise overview

Reddit – Thoughts on Buro Happold work culture