Fire Engineer: Global Projects & Chartered Path

WSP in the UK & Ireland; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a fire engineer to work on diverse UK projects, from universities to high-rise towers. The role emphasizes collaboration across disciplines, design reviews, and presenting to authorities to enhance fire safety while supporting professional registration.

The position offers a hybrid work model with opportunities for chartership and continued professional development within a global engineering firm.

Qualifications

• Be a qualified engineer with a degree in relevant engineering (Fire, Structural, Chemical or Mechanical).
• Experience in fire engineering consulting is required.
• The role can be based from any UK major office and supports professional registration via relevant bodies.

Responsibilities

• Review design information and liaise with Facades, Acoustics and Structures teams.
• Present designs to local authorities and Fire Service; advise on fire safety enhancements.

Skills

Technical report writing

Team specific technical skills

Project management (intro/advanced)

Influential communications

Commercial concepts

Collaborate team challenge

Continuous Improvement

Education

BSc/BEng or MSc/MEng in Fire/Structural/Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

WSP is seeking a fire engineer to work on diverse UK projects, from universities to high-rise towers. The role emphasizes collaboration across disciplines, design reviews, and presenting to authorities to enhance fire safety while supporting professional registration.

The position offers a hybrid work model with opportunities for chartership and continued professional development within a global engineering firm.