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Structural Fire Engineer

Employer
Akzonobel
Location
Tyne & Wear
Salary
£40000 - £50000/annum
Closing date
Jun 26, 2022

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Specialty
Structural Engineering
Position Type
Engineer, Staff Engineer
Organization Type
Firm, Consulting Engineering
Structural Fire Engineer

- £40,000 - £50,000 per annum depending on experience plus bonus and benefits

- Felling, Gateshead NE10 0JY

Structural Fire Engineer - Introduction

As a graduate with experience gained in Structural Fire Engineering this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a business that is a world expert in making coatings. Operating in over 150 countries, AkzoNobel has been awarded Top Employer status in the UK and now you can be part of the team. Join us and you will collaborate with colleagues and provide competitive, optimised passive fire protection solutions to secure key projects for our Marine Protective & Yacht Business.

Structural Fire Engineer - The Role

* Optimise passive fire protection solutions by reducing the volume of protection required and maintaining favourable selling prices

* Execute structural Fire Engineering activities across the infrastructure and oil & gas markets globally

* Provide crucial support to our Regional Sales team and Key Account Managers

* Provide optimised passive fire protection solutions derived from performance-based approaches

* Develop testing plans for product development

* Raise our profile/visibility within the global industry by helping publish industry technical journals and papers

Structural Fire Engineer - About You

* Graduate in a relevant discipline such as structural or mechanical engineering

* Ideally achieved Chartered Engineer status

* Experienced in finite element analysis and heat transfer fundamentals

* Sound knowledge of Structural Fire Engineering principles and performance-based approaches

* Familiar with producing material take-offs for passive fire protection

* Familiar passive fire protection testing and certification requirements

* Understanding of fundamental principles & application of mandatory requirements & guidelines relating to structural design at elevated temperatures given in AISC 360-16, Eurocodes, BS 5950-8 and AS 4100

* Strong communication, people and interpersonal skills

* Enjoys a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key

Structural Fire Engineer - What Is In It For You

We offer great personal development opportunities and roles with breadth, depth of scope and impact. We also offer comprehensive packages including:

* Competitive Salary (depending on experience)

* 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays

* Income protection

* Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores

* Employee Assistance Programme

* Employee Life Assurance

* Company pension

* Product discounts

* Flexible benefits scheme offering benefits including childcare vouchers, Gymflex, retail card, dental cover and more!

Structural Fire Engineer - How to Apply

We have been inventing the future for more than two centuries and need people like you to be part of the team. Apply online via the link and we will get right back to you.

We are advocates of a healthy work life balance and mental wellbeing. We are happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles.

Who are AkzoNobel?

Customers around the world use our trusted brands and products. Some of them are household names, including Dulux and Cuprinol, others are more specialist products, but everything we make is likely to play an essential role in your daily routine. We are experts in the proud craft of making paints and coatings, setting the standard in colour and protection since 1792.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,

religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability

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