Mr Stephen Lambert
BEng (1st Class Hons), PgDip, MSc (with Merit
Overview
I offer a range of services related to fire and occupant safety including fire risk assessments, DSEAR assessmentsandfireinvestigation. Informed, cost-effective consultation, advice, guidance and CFD/Zone model analysis is offered for fire-engineered solutions (BS9999, BS7974, NFPA and Australasian codes) and for conventional designs (Approved Document B or similar) for a variety of occupancies - whether existing or in the planning stages. The range of services is complemented by bespoke fire safety and fire management training, Fire Risk Assessment/Fire Strategy preparation and representation with enforcing authorities.
I am a qualified Fire Safety Engineer with international experience and a Risk Specialist with a strong enforcement background I specialise in matters concerning occupant safety and management strategies. I am qualified as an H&S gernalist and have extensive fire safety experience. I offer a UK-wide service and will travel further afield if required. I have successfully undertaken fire safety and fire strategy work in Eire and in northern Europe.
Please email me at sl1@btinternet.com to discuss your requirements or if you require further information..
Specialisms
| Industry | Years Experience |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 2 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Engineering | 12 |
| Entertainment and leisure | 12 |
| Health services | 1 |
| Local government | 29 |
| Public services | 6 |
| Retail | 3 |
| Warehousing | 8 |
| Topic | Years Experience |
|---|---|
| Better regulation | 12 |
| Corporate responsibility | 5 |
| Disability | 12 |
| Fire and explosion | 28 |
| Human factors | 15 |
| Involving workers | 15 |
| Managing for health and safety | 10 |
| Risk education | 23 |
| Risk management | 18 |
Work History
| Role | From - To | Job Title / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Fire Engineer - New Zealand Fire Service | 05.2013 - today | Assessment of fire-engineered and conventional planning applciation to all councils in New Zealand. Undertaking of post-incident analysis of fire safety systems' performance Undertaking of projects and prepartion of proposals to support governmental policy changes. NZFS Resporesentative on MBIE (government ministry) working group concerned with disabled evacuation from public buildings Design of fire stations for submission to councils Championing of risk-based engineering and of adoption of management procedures as specified systems within specific buildings |
| Various operational, fire safety, project and staff roles - North Wales Fire & Rescue Service | 05.1986 - 04.2011 | Specialist Legislative Fire Safety roles from Inspection Officer to Legislative Fire Safety Development Officer (paid as Group Manager grade) betwee 2001 to 2011. Various subordinate roles including operational respo nse officer and Level 3 incident (fatal and high value) fire investigator/ Team leader and budget holder/product and training specifier for GIS implementation project in North Wales Control 2000-2001. Team Leader and equipment specifier for 2 phases of the Home Office's/DCLG Fire Cover Model project in 1989 and 1999. Various operational and Staff roles between 1985 and 1999.
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Membership of Professional Bodies
| Professional Body | Membership | Member since | OSHCR Eligible Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| IOSH | Chartered Member (CMIOSH) | 10.2006 | 05.2011 |
Qualifications
| Accrediting Institute | Type | Qualification | Date passed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Degree or Above | MSc (Merit) in Fire Safety Engineering (UCLan) | 08.2010 |
| Other | Degree or Above | BEng (1st Class) in Fire Engineering (UCLan) | 11.2008 |
| Other | Diploma | Higher National Diploma in Fire Safety Studies (UCLan/FSC) | 03.2005 |
| Other | Degree or Above | Postgrad Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health (U of Salford) | 07.2006 |
| IFE | Diploma | Examined Membership (now Level 4 Diploma) | 05.1992 |
| Other | Certificate | Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI) - NAFI | 03.2011 |