Jensen Hughes

Overview

Jensen Hughes is one of the largest fire safety engineering consultancy firms in the world and the largest in Europe with offices located in Belgium, Finland, Italy, and the UK & Ireland.

Our reputation for providing innovative, design focused solutions has made us the consultant of choice for many of Europe’s leading property clients.

We are currently seeking experienced Code Consultant specialising in Building and Life Safety.

The role can be based at any of our growing offices across Belgium. 

We are looking for motivated, experienced individual to work in all aspects of life safety with a strong focus on building codes and interpretation of life safety requirements. We offer excellent compensation and encourage education and growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

The successful applicant will have a well-rounded background in building and life safety code consulting. The role will involve collaboration across multiple teams and disciplines for highly visible projects around the world. Key tasks will be providing best in class technical solutions to architect/engineering design teams and installation contractors.

• Management and implementation of a wide variety of life safety and fire safety related consulting projects.
• Evaluate projects for compliance with egress, fire resistance, interior finishes classification, occupancy, fire safety systems requirements
• Satisfy client needs and expectations by completing assigned tasks on schedule and within budget.
• Preparation of project-related technical reports.
• Effectively communicate with project team members, clients, and others.
• Local travel requirements to project sites and team meetings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Consulting, Architecture, or Engineering
• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or bachelor’s degree in Engineering or higher.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – in English and in either Dutch or French. Dutch or French language skills are a must in order to understand the local code compliance and thus a hard requirement.
• Ability to present clear and technically sound life safety and building code compliance strategies.
• Ability to work well independently and with others.
• Fire alarm and sprinkler system understanding, applications, knowledge, or experience is desired. 
• Experience with Belgian fire safety codes is desired.

Why you should join Jensen Hughes

• You will work with market-leading clients.
• You'll have support from the leadership team
• You'll be given flexibility to work where and when you want.
• You will have the backing of a leading international firm
• Career advancement with an established framework is in place clearly defining expectations and outlining opportunities for promotion.
• We encourage collaborative working both within local offices and with colleagues across Europe and around the globe. This forms a key part of the inclusive culture across the region and provides staff with a great opportunity for their professional development to learn and grow from our experts with diverse backgrounds, experiences and geographical areas.

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