Job Description

About Us

Tetra Consulting provides property risk and compliance services, along with property risk management software and training. Uniquely, we directly employ all our staff, ensuring consistent expertise, quality, and service.

We provide clear, actionable guidance and training to help you manage risk and stay compliant. Our commitment to quality was recognised with The Property Institute's Ace Award for Health and Safety Partner of the Year 2 years running.

The Role:

The role of the Authorising Engineer is to provide competent technical and governance support to organisations that appoint Tetra Consulting to the role of Authorising Engineer (Fire).

The role will assist organisations with the provision of safety systems to those affected by the organisations undertaking, through the delivery of competent advice and other key services within the scope of the role.

Location: Homebased with travel

Salary: 55,000 - 65,000, travel allowance and pension

The exact responsibilities will differ depending on the agreed scope of services with each client and may include but is not limited to the following:

Assess the experience, training and competence of Authorised Persons and provide recommendations for appointments as required. Carry out auditing activities as required by the agreed scope of services using Tetra's auditing format. Provide technical and engineering support and coaching as necessary to assist organisations with their legal compliance requirements and to champion best practice. Design, deliver and recommend suitable levels of training. Support the business development and tender bid departments through provision of data / information, site information gathering visits, and mobilisation support. Conduct investigations as required ensuring organisations learn from the event therefore minimising the risk of any similar accidents and incidents occurring in the future. Review data and information to prepare technical and performance reports as required. Ensure these are delivered on time and in the correct format. Provide competent advice to organisations through telephone, Email or meetings as necessary.

Skills and Experience Required:

Essential Skills:

Professional qualifications or recognised membership relevant to the industry sector including but not limited to: MIET, EngTech, IFE, I.Eng or ACIBSE Good interpersonal and customer/client relationship skills Management experience of working in a critical engineering environment. Must have a keen understanding of the risk assessment concept and how to apply it to fire safety systems and management.

Desired Skills:

An approved Management & Leadership qualification Experience in other health and safety disciplines Experience of operational management of fire safety Authorised / Responsible Person experience in other disciplines Comfortable presenting to a group

Attributes:

The successful candidate will be flexible and will have an excellent work ethic; Excellent communication skills Must be able to communicate effectively with clients and provide advice in a suitable manner Be self-sufficient and well organised to be able to manage own workload and client expectations Have the ability to work on their own initiative as well as part of a team. Willing to travel (sometimes abroad) and do overnight stays.

What We Offer:

At Tetra, we believe that when our people thrive, so does our business. We offer a supportive, purpose-driven environment where expertise is valued, collaboration is key, and growth is actively encouraged.

Tetra's Board and Senior Leadership Team come from across all departments, ensuring a well-rounded and inclusive leadership approach. Our leaders are committed to:

Inspiring and enabling exceptional work. We lead with vision and purpose. Prioritising wellbeing. Everyone at Tetra should feel supported and thrive. Encouraging open communication and teamwork. We foster a culture of collaboration. Investing in learning and development. A growth mindset is essential for both individuals and the company. Providing the right tools. We ensure our people have access to the best systems, technology, and resources. Supporting career progression. Your development should align with Tetra's future growth. Managing the company's finances responsibly. Stability and sustainability are key to long-term success.
For more information on what its like to work at Tetra Consulting, please see our website - https://tetraconsulting.co.uk/careers

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 55,000.00-65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Referral programme Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London WC1B 3SR