Job Description

Architect / Architectural Technologist – (Dublin)

Kppm are looking to recruit an Architect / Architectural Technologist with Fire Engineering expertise to provide fire strategy compliance input to country-wide projects. Our client is a global provider of engineering who work on Life Sciences projects, pharmaceutical, semiconductor manufacturing, data centre facilities, and other state of the art manufacturing facilities.

Responsibilities:

·         Developing fire strategies for a wide range of Pharmaceutical and large-scale industrial type buildings using the relevant code recommendations such as TGD Part B & M, BS9999, BS 5588 as well as pertinent FM and NFPA standards.

·         Preparation and lodgement of Fire Safety Certificates and Disabled Access Certificate applications via the Building Control Management System (BCMS).

·         Provide internal FSC and DAC consultancy service for design and contract administration teams on building regulation matters.

·         Lead fire strategy discussions with design team, client representatives, building control and fire service.

·         Understand and Implementation of Insurer requirements with regards to reduction in property damage and business interruption risk.

·         Support BCAR Compliance and preparation of fire inspection reports during construction.

·         Supervise and train graduates on fire engineering principles and practises.

·         Perform quality review checks for Architectural deliverables.

·         Participate in design reviews, risk assessments and vendor bid evaluations.

·         Assist in the generation of proposals, scopes, schedules and budgets for projects.

·         Develop designer effort-hour estimates for Architectural/Permitting discipline.

·         Display strong communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with multiple deadlines.

·         Proactive Architect with experience in all stages of project delivery (schematic design, site master planning, design development, construction)

·         An understanding of local permitting legislation, building regulations, and health and safety legislation

Education and Experience:

·         Suitable qualified Architect / Architectural Technologist, 5+ years’ experience, with fire safety & disabled access certification background.

·         A postgraduate/bachelor’s degree in fire engineering preferable.

·         Pharmaceutical or large-scale industrial experience preferable.

·         Strong understanding in fire safety engineering and a desire to develop their career further in this field.

·         Familiar with relevant codes and standards: Part B & M, BS 9999, BS 5588, FM standards, NFPA, etc.

·         Proficient in Microsoft suite (Excel).

·         Strong relevant architectural design experience in industrial/advanced technology sector.

·         Excellent English level – written and spoken,

·         Knowledge of Architectural specific design standards and building regulations

·         Ability to interact with engineering disciplines, clients, and vendors at all levels.

·         Experience using REVIT and BIM desirable.

·         Familiar with BCAR and BCMS.

Hybrid working options.

This is a Contract for Services role and the hourly rate is €negotiable depending on experience.

For further information or to apply please contact: Paul Sinnott Recruitment Consultant at kppm in Dublin. Phone: 086-0438665 or Email: paul@kppm.ie

or email paul@kppm.ie

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