Fire engineer

Framatome; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension

Private health care

Life assurance

EAP

Cycle to Work

Babbel language

Job summary

Framatome UK is seeking a fire safety engineer to support safety, process and systems design coordination for Nuclear Island projects in Bristol. You will characterise materials, perform fire modelling with MAGIC, and advise on protection solutions to prevent outbreaks.

You will work with industry teams, contribute to design changes, and ensure regulatory compliance with UK fire standards. A Master’s degree and nuclear safety experience are preferred, with proactive, collaborative and

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with focus on safety or fire protection.
• Nuclear safety experience, fault studies and fire protection knowledge.
• Familiarity with UK fire regulations (BS9999).
• Ability to perform fire protection calculations and use tools.
• Proactive, collaborative and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Characterise and analyse combustible materials and risks.
• Perform temperature-change calculations for fire scenarios using MAGIC software.
• Assess risk to systems and address common mode issues for Nuclear Safety.
• Provide technical support to systems and layout teams on Fire topics.
• Contribute to design changes and assess impact on Fire studies.
• Prepare regulatory assessments for Fire life safety.

Skills

Safety engineering

Fire protection

Nuclear safety

ETCF knowledge

UK fire regulations

Calculation tools

Team collaboration

Education

Master degree

Tools

MAGIC software

Job description

TA - DESIGN & ENGINEERING - TAE - Safety, process and systems design coordination and management

Job Opening Title

Job type

Non fixed term

Energise Your Career with Framatome UK – Powering a Safer, Smarter Nuclear FutureFramatome is a global leader in nuclear energy, recognised for delivering innovative, value-added technologies that design, build, maintain, and advance the world's nuclear fleet. With 20,000 employees in over 70 locations worldwide, we provide components, fuel, and control systems for nuclear power plants, along with a full suite of reactor services — all focused on improving safety, performance, and sustainability.Backed by EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (19.5%), we're driving the future of clean energy. Here in the UK, our team is already 400 strong — and growing. As we expand our service offerings across the UK nuclear industry, we're aiming to reach 600 dedicated professionals in 2026.Now’s your chance to join a company that's shaping the energy transition — where your expertise will matter, your growth will be supported, and your work will help power generations to come.

What you’ll be doing…

You will be involved in the fire prevention and protection studies and strategies for the Nuclear Island (NI) buildings of both HPC and SZC projects.

As such, your missions will be related to Nuclear Safety and Safety at Work, and you are expected to:

Characterise and analyse various combustible materials present in each area and their risks.

Perform temperature change calculations over time for a simulated fire (modelling of various situations using the MAGIC software) to identify the consequences of a fire and the risk of propagation.

Study the risk of damage to certain systems through detailed analyses to identify and address common mode issues for Nuclear Safety.

Provide Technical support to systems and layout teams for all questions related to Fire, participating in resolving potential issues or infeasibilities

Contribute to potential modifications (Design Change), assessing the potential impact on the Fire studies.

Perform regulatory assessment for fire life safety

Recommend protection solutions to prevent an outbreak of fire or to make it improbable.

Prepare and monitor issuance of deliverable you are responsible for in consistency with the project planning and in accordance with the quality process.

Participate in Committees and Taskforces when required to provide Fire safety perspective and advice and represent the NS&E discipline, when required.

Profile

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Your background may include some of the following:

• Engineered to degree level or equivalent specializing in safety and/or fire protection technologies
• Knowledge in Nuclear safety, especially in Fault studies.
• Knowledge of ETCF (EPR technical code for fire) would be appreciated
• Experience and knowledge of UK Fire Regulations including BS9999
• Calculations relating to fire protection and ability to work with calculation tools.
• Ability to propose fire protection and detection solutions.
• The postholder should be conscientious, enthusiastic about the subject with good interpersonal skills.
• They should have the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Languages (level)

• French – bonus

What’s in it for you?

• 25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days) + Bank Holidays
• 8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice)
• Individual and family private health care
• Cashplan – Level 2 cover
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Professional Body Membership
• Tusker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Babbel – learn a new language
• Generous family leave

We are an equal opportunity employer. We value and plan to continue to build on the benefits of our diverse working environment and recognise a priority to improve gender mix.

Everyone will be considered without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

The post is restricted due to the nature of the role and the export control regulations which apply. All applicants will be subject to national security and export control vetting processes.

Job location

United Kingdom, Bristol

Job location (site)

Travel

No

Job family

Standard

Minimum level of education required

Master

Minimum level of experience required

Experienced

General information

Legal company

Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative, digital and value added solutions for the global nuclear fleet. With worldwide expertise and a proven track record for reliability and performance, the company designs, services and installs components, fuel, and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants. Its more than 20 000 employees work every day to help Framatome's customers supply ever cleaner, safer and more economical low-carbon energy. Visit us at www.framatome.com, and follow us on Twitter: @Framatome_ and LinkedIn: Framatome.Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI – 19.5%).

Reference number

2026-27197

Publication date

7/27/2026

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