Lead Fire Engineer

Overview Arup in Italy is dedicated to designing sustainable cities and creating innovative solutions that minimise environmental impact while creating comfortable and healthy spaces for people to live, work, and thrive. Our Building Services team sits at the heart of Arup's commitment to sustainable development. As part of a multidisciplinary team you will contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects across Italy and beyond, from iconic buildings to critical infrastructure. Responsibilities Lead the design and delivery of the fire strategy of technically demanding projects in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and the fire statutory sub‐consultant. Lead the fire protection systems design in coordination with internal and external teams. Act as project lead, managing the service and maintaining a direct interface with the clients' teams. Lead the development of calculations related to fire safety studies, from simplified calculations to modelling with advanced CFD methods, FEM or modelling of the movement of people. Liaise with clients from feasibility to completion to assist in setting and delivering the design ambitions. Review and audit work on fire safety in buildings and existing infrastructures. Manage the execution of the fire engineering statutory roles from sub‐consultants. Assist in developing our Fire Engineering business by attending client meetings, producing bid documentation and general business development activities, and by taking personal responsibility for the management and development of your colleagues. Actively share knowledge across the team to strive to deliver the highest quality of service to our clients. Qualifications Chartered Engineer status with a proven track record in delivering mission‐critical facilities projects. BS in Architectural, Mechanical, Building engineering or similar studies. Master's Degree in Fire Safety Engineering or similar. Previous experience in fire safety and/or fire protection engineering. High level of English and Italian (C1). Knowledge of fire safety standards – BS, NFPA, FM Global and Italian fire codes. Knowledge of the following software packages is beneficial: Building Information Modelling (BIM) – Revit Hydraulic calculations – Namirial CFD modelling tools for fire modelling and smoke – FDS / Ansys People movement modelling tools – MassMotion / Legion / Conqueror Structural modelling tools in fire situations – Safir / LS-Dyna Benefits Professional Growth & Development – continuous learning opportunities, training programmes and mentorship. Global Opportunities – collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore assignments at other Arup offices. Financial Well‐being & Ownership – competitive salary and benefits, share in Arup's profit‐sharing programme. Flexible Working – arrangements made to support financial, physical and mental wellbeing. We are proud to be an equal‐opportunity employer and are committed to building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We actively promote a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued. We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. Apply using the "Apply for Job" button above. J-18808-Ljbffr