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Locations: Dartford, London, Worksop, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol.
Do you want to be at the forefront of specialist fire engineering, working on some of the UK's most prestigious projects?
Are you passionate about architectural design and fire safety, and eager to develop expertise in Passive Fire Protection (PFP)?
Then Crown House Technologies, Laing O'Rourke's in-house MEP Engineering business, could be the perfect place for you. We are seeking a Specialist Engineer with an architectural background to take ownership of architectural fire systems, drive technical excellence, and develop into an in-house subject matter expert.
With us you'll become an integral member of an innovative, industry-leading team, working on some of the most technically challenging and rewarding projects in the construction industry. We are committed to your growth, offering extensive training, career development, and long-term progression opportunities.
We are leading the way in Passive Fire Protection-recognising it as a vital, evolving discipline at the intersection of architecture, structure, and MEP services. As part of our industry-leading central fire team, you'll play a key role in shaping fire safety standards across our projects.
Why Join Us?
- Work on high-profile projects that push the boundaries of fire safety in construction.
- Receive mentorship and structured career development to become a recognised expert.
- Collaborate with top professionals in fire engineering, architecture, and building services.
What will the role entail?- Serve as the custodian of architectural fire knowledge, ensuring best practices across projects.
- Lead the interpretation and implementation of passive fire protection within fire strategies.
- Develop technical guidance and internal standards to drive consistency.
- Provide expert support to project teams on architectural fire-related challenges.
- Engage with manufacturers and industry bodies to source innovative solutions.
- Conduct technical audits and reviews to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
- Work closely with external consultants and regulatory bodies where required.
- Stay at the cutting edge of fire safety by continuously developing your expertise.
What experience are we looking for?- Experience in architectural design, consultancy, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of building elements, facades, structure, and MEP systems.
- Knowledge of Building Regulations, PFP materials, and fire safety standards.
- Digital Engineering experience - familiarity with BIM software is a plus.
- Strong problem-solving skills and an analytical, curious mindset.
- Membership in a Professional Institution (e.g., RIBA) and Chartered status (or working towards it) is desirable.
- A commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
- Willingness to gain PFP certifications within two years of appointment.
About us:CHT is one of the UK's most advanced, and innovative, engineering and business services specialists. Part of the Laing O'Rourke Group, and founded on more than 200 years of experience, we are a leading construction and infrastructure technology services provider, supplying a complete Building Services package with communications, ICT, intelligent building, monitoring, BMS and the UK's largest mechanical, electrical & public health manufacturing facility - a 129,000 sq. ft factory - offering Off-site manufacturing and assembly for our digitally engineered modular MEP packages.
As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the 'Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.
We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email Company
We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.
Certainty, reliability, quality - this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.
"As an engineering enterprise, Laing O'Rourke is committed to playing a vital role in building a stronger and more sustainable economy that benefits society in general."
- Ray O'Rourke KBE, Chief Executive Officer
Our Origin Story:
Diversity & Inclusion:
Laing O'Rourke is committed to inclusion; an employer that maintains the highest standard of employment practice and one which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work.
Laing O'Rourkebelieves that when we go to work, we should feel we are going to a place where we are accepted, understood and valued and that we should make others we work with feel this way too.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION SUBCOMMITTEES
Laing O'Rourke have ten Diversity & Inclusion Subcommittees. The purpose of the diversity and inclusion sub-committees is to offer a safe and supportive environment to listen and share personal experiences and insights, as well as play a sympathetic role for each other.
The sub-committees help to drive education, events and initiatives across the organisation as well as help colleagues to understand their purpose.
Current subcommitteesinclude Dis-Ability, Carers, Ethnicity, Gender, Families that live abroad,LGBTQ+, Women & Menopause, & Working Families.
Support for Disabled Employees:
- LOR recruitment, HR Teams, Leadership and management have undertakendisability awareness trainingand are eager to provide an inclusive and accessibility experience to job applicants and new colleagues
- LOR Dis-ABILITY Subcommitteeis an Employee Network Group of colleagues passionate about disability inclusion. Its aims are to raise awareness and remove barriers around disability, neurodiversity and long term health conditions to support creating an inclusive and diverse workplace for everyone.
- Disability Confident Leaders- We are using the requirements of the government scheme to create an inclusive environment for disabled job applicants and existing colleagues.
- LOR are members of theBusiness Disability Forum, giving access to a wide range of resources and information. Our line managers have access to their best practice guides and confidential support line.
- LOR are partnering withEven Breakto have access to exemplary advice around disability inclusion.
Sustainability:
In April 2021 Laing O'Rourke announced new global sustainability targets. These include:
- To be a net zero company by 2050
- By 2033 to achieve equal gender balance across currently 5,500 international staff
Rewards andBenefits:
- Private Medical Insurance
- Pension - basic and enhanced schemes
- Health and Wellbeing
- Virtual GP
- Health Assessment (Age 50+)
- Phased return to work (80% of working week for 100% pay)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 5 days leave extra can be purchased
- Employee Discounts
- Allowances - car or transport allowance, depending on role/grade
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