Engineer

Overview of the Role

As an engineer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering a diverse array of technical fire engineering aspects and project management tasks within your projects. Working collaboratively alongside the DFC team, you would be entrusted with ensuring the successful execution of our projects.

You would take ownership of setting up the administrative and financial aspects of our projects with meticulous attention to detail. Representing DFC, with support, at multi-discipline design team meetings, fire specific workshops and client events, you would collaborate effectively with clients and other construction professionals to gain valuable project management experience.

Active participation in technical discussions and decisions-making processes would be a cornerstone of your role. You would be expected to engage in constructive, articulate dialogue both internally and externally, fostering an environment that encourages openness to new ideas and perspectives.

To facilitate your professional growth, you would receive comprehensive support in enhancing your commercial and technical knowledge. Recognising your areas for development, you would be guided in bridging knowledge gaps in alignment with the requirements for chartership and professional qualifications.

In the field of fire engineering, continuous learning is fundamental at every career stage. As an engineer, you would not only focus on your own development but also actively contribute to the growth of others within the DFC team. Through knowledge-sharing initiatives, you would support the development of graduate engineers and peers, fostering a culture of collaborative learning and improvement.

DFC promotes a flat organisational structure, emphasising the importance of versatility and adaptability across all grades, including engineers. You would be expected to demonstrate proficiency in engineering reports, calculations, and drawings, collaborating seamlessly with colleagues from diverse technical backgrounds, locations, and seniority levels within our team.

Suitability

To thrive in this role, you should:

• Hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant STEM (science, technology, engineering or mathematics) field, or an equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrate proficiency to converse technically in English, a crucial skill for effective collaboration within our team.
• Recognise the value of office presence to foster a collaborative environment for team growth. DFC value a balanced approach that allows our team members the flexibility to thrive in the vibrant atmosphere of our office and in the comfort of their own home when needed.
• Possess experience in an engineering consulting role, preferably within a fire engineering environment.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the UK construction industry, including familiarity with the project procurement process, RIBA stages and the pivotal role of a fire engineer within this framework.
• Showcase a commitment to continuing professional development (CPD) having begun the journey towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, by identifying the relevant route applicable to your individual situation and qualifications.
• Have experience in managing time, deliverables and training of graduate engineers within a fire engineering capacity.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary: Our Engineer salary shall be based on qualifications, relevant experience, and the strength of the candidate.
• London Weighting: A 12% weighting is applied to London team salaries, up to a maximum of £50k, the portions of salaries exceeding £50k do not attract London weighting.
• Holiday Entitlement: 30 days paid annual leave per year (pro-rated for part-time employees). Additionally, you will be entitled to the public bank holiday days set for England and Wales each year, also pro-rated for part-time employees.
• Bi-Annual Commercial Bonus Payment: Reflective of DFC’s commercial performance, the bonus, paid in December and June, is based on a percentage of gross salary earned during the qualifying period.
• Flexible Working: DFC value a balanced approach that allows our team members the flexibility to thrive in the vibrant atmosphere of our office and in the comfort of their own home when needed.
• Employee Assistance Programme: DFC offers an Employee Assistance Programme which includes wellbeing and mental health support with a 24/7 confidential helpline with calls answered by experienced in-house counsellors, legal and financial experts.
• Company Pension: DFC offers a company pension scheme, providing a 150% match of employee contribution up to a maximum of 7.5% of your annual gross salary.
• Flexible Benefits: DFC offer several salary-sacrifice benefits, including a cycle-to-work scheme and the option to purchase personal computer equipment.
• IT Equipment: On your start date, you will be provided with a company laptop and mobile phone as part of your IT equipment package.
• Professional Membership: DFC supports your professional development by reimbursing the annual cost of membership to two relevant professional institutions.
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme: DFC employees have the option to make savings on the cost of their commute by purchasing a season ticket. The season ticket loan is interest free for employees.