Fire Engineer

SNC-Lavalin; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design and engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Fire Engineer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have an engineering degree and experience in fire safety standards. Responsibilities include delivering projects across various sectors and preparing reports. This opportunity offers career growth, competitive pay, and a supportive work environment fostering inclusivity and flexibility. Specific focus on fire strategies and risk assessments is essential for this role.

Benefits

Comprehensive development programme

Competitive salary

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Engineering degree, preferably in fire engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with various fire standards such as BS9999 and NFPA 130.
• Flexibility in working environment and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Serve projects from inception to delivery in line with fire safety standards.
• Conduct site visits and assess fire risks.
• Prepare reports and participate in design meetings.

Skills

Client-focused approach

Commercial awareness

Ability to collate information

Education

Engineering degree in fire engineering or equivalent

Tools

Fire modelling tools

Job description

Job Description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies, with over 50,000 employees worldwide. At AtkinsRéalis, we offer more than just a job. We offer an opportunity to make a difference and shape the world to benefit future generations and the natural environment.

AtkinsRéalis Building Design Practice is looking to appoint a Fire Engineer who is looking to further develop their career within a forward‑thinking multi‑sector practice. This opportunity will involve working as part of a national practice of design professionals delivering fire engineering design solutions to clients across a wide variety of sectors; including Cities & Development, Commercial, Energy, Residential and Transportation.

There is flexibility around where the role is based because although the majority of our current Fire Engineering team are based in Derby and London offices there is an ambition to grow Fire Engineering teams in the North and South West. Preferred UK locations: Bristol, Epsom, Glasgow, London or Derby.

As a Fire Engineer you will take responsibility for your own projects but also work collaboratively with other team members to develop the team and strengthen technical capability.

Your role

• Work in a range of sectors from residential buildings through to rail transportation or new energy facilities.
• Service projects from inception through to delivery in support of fire safety standards.
• Support the delivery of project work within time and cost budgets.
• Keep up to date with regulations and legislation.
• Support the development of fire strategies.
• Carry out site visits.
• Assess fire related risks in projects and work collaboratively to mitigate where possible.
• Review and comment on the quality of fire safety related installations.
• Undertake tenders for new work.
• Prepare reports, take part in design team meetings, and liaise with client representatives as required.

About you

• Engineering degree, preferably fire engineering or alternatively a post graduate qualification in fire engineering (Applicants with different backgrounds also considered).
• Experience working with a range of fire standards including BS9999, NFPA 130, BS9992, EN45545 would be beneficial.
• Fire modelling experience will be beneficial.
• Experience outside of the building sector would be advantageous.
• Able to work towards chartered fire engineer status.
• A flexible approach to the working environment.
• Willingness to travel will be a positive advantage.
• Good commercial awareness.
• Customer focused.
• Ability to collate information and have a clear and structured approach to report writing.

What we offer?

• Work on a wide range of projects and sectors including some of the most prestigious projects in the UK.
• A comprehensive development programme that can lead to chartership.
• A competitive salary.
• Join a rapidly expanding team.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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Worker Type: Employee

Job Type: Regular

At AtkinsRéalis , we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.