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We are Hollis, a dynamic and forward-thinking multi-disciplinary organisation dedicated to providing innovative solutions across the property lifecycle. We are excited to expand our growing team are recruiting for a Fire Engineer or Fire Surveyor in Manchester. This position offers a unique opportunity to significantly impact our newly established Building Safety and Fire service, working closely with the existing service lead and our Manchester-based Associates. You can expect ample opportunity to learn every corner of fire safety and develop a well-rounded skillset across all areas. We don't have sub-teams, instead you will work with our existing Building Safety & Fire team to gain the knowledge and experience to become an expert without feeling pigeon-holed or restricted. We are looking for adaptable and enthusiastic team members who are excited at the prospect of dealing with something different everyday and keen to constantly grow. At Hollis, we are committed to solving challenging problems for our existing clients while expanding into new markets. Our newly established service works 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. Main Responsibilities 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) Support the wider Building Safety & Fire team across and learn to lead & manage projects all the way from fee proposals through to handover across the North region and beyond Provide exceptional technical advice and guidance for all Fire and Building Safety needs across our varied client base within commercial, residential, healthcare and other private sectors. Collaborate freely on projects and clients alongside other Hollis services, working particularly closely with our Building Surveying, M&E Engineering, Solar PV, Project Management, H&S/CDM and Building Forensics services Travel to site visits across the region, attend client or team meetings as necessary and CPD opportunities that arise Get involved in business development activities to maintain relationships with existing clients, learn to engage with existing and new clients to grow our client base and work your way up to developing your own consistent pipeline of work Engage meaningfully in Hollis' value and commitment to individual growth, brand development, professional development and collaborative culture Your Profile Experience in fire safety, fire engineering, and/or fire science. Degree in relevant engineering subject such as Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering) desirable Practical experience with carrying out inspections, surveys and report writing useful Flexible and happy to travel for site visits or to neighbouring offices/regions as required Interested in and motivated to learn the full cycle of building safety & fire, not just technical engineering Adaptable and interested in taking on a variety of projects, particularly Technical Due Diligence work, external walls, expert witness, fire safety strategies & design and more Strong c