Overview:
Warringtonfire, part of the Element Group, has an opportunity for a
**Graduate Fire Safety Consultant **to become part of our team providing fire safety engineering consultancy services in Australia and beyond. We help our clients ensure their building or infrastructure project complies with current fire safety guidance. This is achieved by using a performance-based approach, combined with the latest research and modelling tools to customise a package of alternative fire safety measures for a design.
Our experienced team of engineers work with clients to achieve their objectives whilst maintaining the level of fire safety required by the national construction code and approval authorities.
A career with Warringtonfire is about developing your talent in a stable and motivated team environment. We are committed to providing an inclusive working environment in which each employee is offered every opportunity to fulfil their potential and maximise their contribution to our business.
If you are focused and aspire to grow your career in a challenging and leading edge environment, then you will have a future with great possibilities with us.
**Responsibilities**:
- Undertake fire safety engineering analysis, fire and evacuation modelling, risk assessment and site visits / inspections under supervision to evaluate fire safety of buildings and infrastructure
- Preparation of reports
- Liaise with clients and design teams and discuss / negotiate with the fire brigades and approval authorities
- Participation in site and final inspections
- Contribute positively to an enjoyable and productive team environment, consistent with the values of Warringtonfire Australia
Skills / Qualifications:
- University engineering undergraduate degree or higher
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- The ability to write clear and concise reports
- The ability to work within a team environment
- Prior knowledge of the National Construction Code - Building Code of Australia is an advantage but not required
- Prior knowledge and proficiency with computer-based fire and evacuation models is an advantage but not required
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Company Overview:
Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 7,500 brilliant minds operating from 200 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'.
When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.
While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.
Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.
Diversity Statement:
At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner".