Fire Engineer

Arup; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK seeks a Fire Engineer to work on real projects, implementing fire safety principles. The role involves investigating legislation, developing fire strategies, and working towards Chartered Engineer status. Candidates should possess a relevant qualification and experience in fire engineering. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

4.5-day week

Private healthcare

Professional development

Flexible benefits for health and wellbeing

Life assurance

Accident insurance

Income protection cover

Qualifications

• Experience in a fire engineering consultancy or similar environment.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation and guidance used in the UK.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and apply applicable legislation and design guidance.
• Develop and implement fire strategies collaboratively.
• Deliver high-quality project designs under tight deadlines.

Skills

Excellent report writing

Communication skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Qualification in a relevant subject (fire engineering or architecture)

Job description

About the role

As a Fire Engineer at Arup you will be expected to understand and implement the principle of fire science on real projects via the engineering process (goals, objectives, building appraisal and hazards, design fire scenarios etc). You will take on the Total Fire Safety concept from client brief, through design and construction, taking account of the socio‑technical context and seeking to pre‑empt fire safety issues common at different stages of a project so that the end result delivers on the client brief.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and apply appropriate legislation and design guidance for use on your projects.
• Develop and implement fire strategies in collaboration with the design team and relevant stakeholders.
• Work towards Chartered Engineer status or have a real motivation to achieve this.
• Be proactive in resolving issues, creating solutions, relying on others as required for assistance and experience.
• Deliver high‑quality project designs while juggling multiple demands and deliverables under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Qualification in a relevant subject (fire engineering, other types of engineering, or architecture related).
• Experience in a fire engineering consultancy or similar environment (industry related).
• Knowledge of applicable legislation and guidance used in the UK, and awareness of the new regulatory regime.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills – be collaborative, creative and engaging.
• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently, working to tight deadlines and juggling multiple demands and deliverables.

Benefits

Salary: £50,000 ­– £55,000 + 4.5‑day week + private healthcare + professional development. We also provide additional benefits such as a wide range of learning opportunities, flexible benefits to support health and wellbeing, private medical insurance, life assurance, accident insurance and income protection cover.

EEO Statement

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, pregnancy or family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas – this drives our excellence. An inclusive culture is supported by internal employee networks and our commitment to making recruitment and workplaces accessible to all candidates.