Associate and Associate Director - Fire Engineering

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking an Associate Fire Engineer to work on diverse projects across the UK, ensuring innovative designs while maintaining building fire safety. This role involves collaboration with various disciplines, engaging with local authorities, and advising on safety improvements. Candidates should have a relevant degree and extensive experience in fire engineering consulting. WSP offers support for professional registration and a comprehensive development programme.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience within the fire engineering consulting industry.
• Ability to work from any of WSP's UK major offices.

Responsibilities

• Work on a variety of projects from universities to high-rises.
• Liaise with other WSP disciplines and present designs to authorities.
• Advise design team on safety improvements.

Skills

Technical report writing

Project management

Influential communications

Education

BSc (BEng) or MSc (MEng) in Fire, Structural, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Overview

As an Associate Fire Engineer, you will work on a variety of projects ranging from a university in Scotland to a high‑rise residential tower in London, and international projects. Your goal is to enable innovative architectural designs while maintaining fire safety of the building.

You will run through design information, liaise with other WSP disciplines (facades, acoustics, structures), present designs to local authorities and the Fire Service, and advise the design team on changes that improve safety.

You will be guided through a range of software packages, fire standards, team briefings, and client updates, and you will work closely with colleagues in a collaborative environment.

Throughout your employment, WSP will support your professional registration via the Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) and other professional organisations.

Development Programme

• Technical report writing
• Team specific technical skills
• Project management (introduction and advanced)
• Influential communications
• Commercial concepts
• Collaborate team challenge
• Continuous Improvement

Qualifications

• BSc (BEng) or MSc (MEng) in Fire, Structural, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Extensive experience within the fire engineering consulting industry.
• Ability to work from any of WSP’s UK major offices.

EEO Statement

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.