Associate and Associate Director - Fire Engineering

WSP; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working policy

Professional development programs

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking an Associate and Associate Director - Fire Engineering to manage a variety of projects from Scotland to London. The role involves ensuring innovative architectural designs meet fire safety standards while providing mentorship and professional development support for engineers. Candidates should possess a degree in engineering, with extensive experience in fire engineering. This position offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week and opportunities for further qualification and training.

Qualifications

• Must have extensive experience within the fire engineering consulting industry.
• BSc (BEng) or MSc (MEng) in Fire, Structural, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Work on a variety of projects including high-rise residential towers.
• Liaise with other WSP disciplines and local authorities.
• Present designs to local authorities and ensure fire safety.

Skills

Extensive experience within the fire engineering consulting industry

Technical report writing

Project management skills

Influential communications

Education

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

Job description

Associate and Associate Director - Fire Engineering

• United Kingdom
• Glasgow, Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
• Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
• Stockton-On-Tees, Cleveland, United Kingdom
• London, London, United Kingdom
• Bristol, Avon, United Kingdom
• Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
• Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
• Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
• Cardiff, South Glamorgan, United Kingdom

Job Description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you?

At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

A little more about your role…

As an Associate Fire Engineer, you’ll typically be working on a variety of projects at once from a University in Scotland to a high‑rise residential tower in London, with plenty of international projects. All with the same goal of enabling innovative architectural design without compromising on the fire safety of the building.

You’ll be running through design information, liaising with other WSP disciplines such as Facades, Acoustics and Structures, presenting designs to local authorities and the Fire Service, and helping to inform the design team about what changes could be made to increase the safety of the building.

Naturally, there is a lot to learn and you are likely to be guided through a variation of software packages, fire standards, team briefings and client updates from the start; we’re also a nice bunch and we regularly get together for social events.

In addition to the above day‑to‑day role, we will assist the successful candidate toward their professional registration via IFE and other professional organisations.

At WSP, we have multiple opportunities for our fire engineers to grow via a bespoke programme designed to provide you with both professional skills and specialist technical development opportunities. The programme is supported by our senior leadership team and is tailored to give you the support, guidance and the development opportunities you need to help you work toward chartered status or equivalent professional qualifications. The structured programme includes but is not limited to training in:

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

Qualifications

You will have a BSc (BEng) or MSc (MEng) in Fire, Structural, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent.

Must have extensive experience within the fire engineering consulting industry.

This role can be based from any of our UK major offices.

Benefits

Work‑life balance

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences, encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

Flex your time

To enhance work‑life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

Equal Opportunity 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.