Fire Engineer (Fire System Design)

NRL; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Fire System Design Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves consulting on fire engineering projects, ensuring compliance with client requirements and quality standards. You will be responsible for conceptual fire system design, conducting site inspections, and building strong client relationships. The position offers a blend of remote and hybrid work options, along with opportunities for overseas travel. If you have a passion for fire safety and engineering, this role is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the Oil & Gas and Petrochemical sectors.

Qualifications

• Experience in fire protection engineering and fire risk assessments.
• Proficient in CAD and hydraulic calculation software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections and attend client meetings.
• Deliver work according to project schedules and quality standards.
• Analyze fire protection systems for compliance and effectiveness.

Skills

CAD Software

Hydraulic Calculation Software

Conceptual Fire Water System Design

Hazard Assessment

Fire Protection Engineering

Fire and Gas Detection

Fire Risk Assessments

Good Communication Skills

Team Working Skills

Commercial Awareness

Education

Fire Engineering Qualification

Relevant Engineering Discipline

Job description

NRL are looking for a Fire System Design Engieer to undertake consulting activities on projects as directed by the Lead Engineer or Manager, ensuring work is completed in accordance with client requirements, to schedule and in line with quality procedures.

Work is predominantly based in the Oil & Gas/Petrochemical fire engineering and consultancy sector and may include overseas travel.

Remote/Hybrid Position.

Main Areas of Responsibility

• Undertake work as directed by the Lead Engineer or Manager.
• Conceptual active Fire System Design.
• Undertake site inspection visits and attend meetings.
• Client facing position on pre-FEED and FEED projects
• Build effective relationships with clients.
• Deliver work in accordance with project schedules.
• Analyse and evaluate plant fire protection systems for compliance and effectiveness
• Provide advice and guidance on fire safety related matters
• Liaise with stakeholders and prepare detailed engineering reports and associated drawings
• Adhere to established quality procedures.

Essential Skills

• Experience of CAD and hydraulic calculation software.
• Conceptual Fire water system design including demand calculations.
• Hazard assessment and Hazardous Area Classification,
• Experience with Consequence analysis programs.
• Fire protection engineering experience, Fire and Gas detection.
• Good working knowledge of BS, NFPA, API, EI and other fire related standards concerning onshore petrochemical and oil & gas facilities.
• Experience in fire risk assessments
• Fire Engineering or similar qualification.
• Willingness to travel.Experience in relevant engineering disciplines.
• Competent in the operation of IT hardware and software packages.
• Ability to prioritise conflicting business demands
• Good customer interface skills and commercial awareness
• Effective in the uses of business database systems
• Integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent organisational skills
• Good communication - oral/written
• Good team working skills
• Ability to deal with sensitive & confidential matters as necessary.
• Ensure high levels of data protection and security at all times.
• UK driving licence