Senior Fire Engineer

We are Hollis, a dynamic and forward-thinking multi-disciplinary organisation dedicated to providing innovative solutions across the property lifecycle. We are excited to announce a pivotal new role within our team: Senior Fire Engineer. This position offers a unique opportunity to significantly impact our newly established Building Safety and Fire service, working closely with the existing service lead.

At Hollis, we are committed to solving challenging problems for our existing clients while expanding into new markets. Our new service will work closely with our existing services, leveraging our Hollis One Team approach to deliver comprehensive, interdisciplinary solutions. With a robust pipeline of existing building safety and fire work and the potential to influence every stage of the property lifecycle—from buying and leasing to designing, building, operating, maintaining, upgrading, retrofitting, and selling—this role offers unparalleled growth and professional development opportunities.

We are looking for an energetic, passionate, and entrepreneurial individual to join us in this exciting venture. As part of our team, you will have the chance to contribute to the next phase of Hollis' journey, particularly within the context of the Building Safety Act, the Hackitt Review, and the Grenfell Inquiry.

Main Responsibilities

• Create compelling proposals for clients.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Deliver value to clients and solve problems across the property lifecycle and service products, including:

Lender due diligence
Planning Gateway One fire statement
Government funding application management and delivery
Building Safety Act Clerk of Works
Construction stage fire risk assessment
Fire safety strategy
Fire and Emergency File
Conduct third-party reviews
Monitor projects to ensure compliance and quality
Develop Safety Cases and Safety Case Reports
Perform fire door, compartmentation, and fire stopping surveys
Complete EWS1 forms and fire risk appraisals of external walls (FRAEW)

• Manage projects from inception to completion.
• Collaborate with other services to deliver holistic solutions.
• Engage in business development activities to expand our client base.

Your Profile

• Experience in fire safety, fire engineering, and/or fire science.
• Proven track record of maintaining client relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to work on and solve a range of projects.
• Chartered Engineer status is desirable, support provided to get you Chartered
• Background in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation and growth.
• Committed to advancing the standards of building safety and fire services.

Join Hollis and be part of a transformative journey as we lead the way in building safety and fire services.