Fire Engineer

Assystem; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Pension scheme

25 days’ annual leave

Professional fees reimbursed

Sick pay and income protection

Death-in-service cover

Employee support resources

Job summary

Assystem is seeking a Fire Engineer to join a specialist Nuclear Safety & Environment team supporting two of the UK’s largest nuclear new build projects. This role focuses on fire safety design and assessment of facilities to ensure compliance with nuclear safety requirements and UK fire regulations.

You will collaborate with safety, systems, civil, building design and plant layout teams to develop fire protection strategies across key facilities, contributing to robust safety cases in a

Qualifications

• Degree in Fire Engineering or related field (e.g., Mechanical/Nuclear Engineering).
• Experience in fire safety engineering, risk assessment or safety case development in a highly regulated industry.
• Knowledge of UK Fire Regulations including BS9999; ETC-F knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fire safety studies and assessments for Nuclear Island buildings.
• Analyse combustible materials and evaluate fire risks within designated plant areas.
• Perform fire modelling and temperature evolution calculations using specialist software (e.g. MAGIC).
• Evaluate impact of fire on safety-critical systems and identify common cause failure risks.
• Provide technical fire engineering support to systems, layout and design teams.
• Support design modifications and assess their impact on fire studies and safety cases.
• Undertake regulatory assessments relating to fire and life safety requirements.
• Develop and recommend fire prevention and protection solutions.
• Prepare and deliver technical reports and documentation per project quality standards.

Skills

Fire engineering

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Fire safety engineering

Regulatory knowledge BS9999

ETC-F knowledge

Education

Degree in Fire Engineering or related field (e.g., Mechanical/Nuclear Engineering)

Job description

At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. Our 8,000 Switchers blend historical engineering expertise with cutting-edge digital technologies to drive this change. Join us in revolutionizing the energy sector and making a significant global impact.

Why Join the Community of Switchers?

Be part of one of the top three largest independent nuclear engineering companies globally. At Assystem, you'll contribute to groundbreaking projects that push the boundaries of innovation and engineering excellence. Join a community committed to driving forward the future of energy.

About Assystem

At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. Our 8,000 Switchers blend historical engineering expertise with cutting-edge digital technologies to drive this change. Join us in revolutionizing the energy sector and making a significant global impact.

Why Join the Community of Switchers?

Be part of one of the top three largest independent nuclear engineering companies globally. At Assystem, you'll contribute to groundbreaking projects that push the boundaries of innovation and engineering excellence. Join a community committed to driving forward the future of energy.

Job Description

We are seeking a Fire Engineer to join a specialist Nuclear Safety & Environment team supporting two of the UK's largest nuclear new build projects. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the fire safety design and assessment of nuclear facilities, ensuring compliance with nuclear safety requirements and UK fire regulations.

Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you will collaborate closely with safety, systems, civil, building design and plant layout teams to develop and maintain fire protection strategies across key nuclear facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct fire safety studies and assessments for Nuclear Island buildings.
• Analyse combustible materials and evaluate fire risks within designated plant areas.
• Perform fire modelling and temperature evolution calculations using specialist software (e.g. MAGIC) to assess fire consequences and propagation risks.
• Evaluate the potential impact of fire on safety-critical systems and identify common cause failure risks.
• Provide technical fire engineering support to systems, layout and design teams.
• Support design modifications and assess their impact on existing fire studies and safety cases.
• Undertake regulatory assessments relating to fire and life safety requirements.
• Develop and recommend fire prevention and protection solutions.
• Prepare and deliver technical reports and documentation in line with project quality standards and programme requirements.
• Participate in technical committees, task forces and design reviews, representing the Fire Engineering and Nuclear Safety disciplines as required.

Qualifications

• A degree in Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in fire safety engineering, risk assessment or safety case development within a highly regulated industry.
• Knowledge of ETC-F (EPR Technical Code for Fire) would be appreciated.
• Experience and knowledge of UK Fire Regulations including BS9999.
• Ability to propose fire protection and detection solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex technical issues.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience within the nuclear sector or other safety-critical industries would be advantageous.

Additional Information

Join us at Assystem and be part of a global team delivering some of the most exciting and complex engineering projects in the world. This is your chance to shape the UK’s energy future while developing your expertise in a unique environment.

Benefits include

• Hybrid Working Opportunity
• Flexible working hours
• Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
• 25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days
• Professional fees reimbursedEmployee referral scheme
• Competitive Sick Pay – Support when you need it
• Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover
• Free Digital Gym Access – Expert-led fitness classes
• 24/7 Employee Support Line – Mental health, financial & legal help

Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter! Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.