Fire Engineering - Rail

Mace; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in Northern Ireland seeks a Fire Project Engineer to ensure the successful delivery of fire system projects. The role requires expertise in design, installation, and commissioning alongside a relevant degree. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience and relevant professional accreditations. This position offers hybrid working options and values diversity among applicants.

Qualifications

• Professional membership with CIBSE/IET is preferred.
• Chartered Fire Engineer registered with the Institution of Fire Engineers.
• Member of the Institution of Fire Engineers (MIFireE).

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate work with other contractors.
• Liaise with route engineers.
• Design and review fire strategies and engineering solutions.
• Participate in engineering assurance activities.

Skills

Design of fire systems

Installation and commissioning

Understanding of codes and standards

Risk evaluation methods

Education

Degree in Fire Engineering or similar

Job description

Position status:This opportunity is for a bid, so it is not yet a secured role. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The project:

Our Transportation team is growing in Northern Ireland and we have an exciting opportunity for a Fire Project Engineer to join our Rail team on a full-time permanent contract. As a Fire Project Engineer you will represent Mace whilst interfacing with our key clients. You will ensure the successful delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives.

You will be required to work in the office 3 days per week with ad-hoc travel to sites in and around Belfast.

Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

• Safety first -Going home safe and well

• Client focus -Deliver on our promise

• Integrity -Always do the right thing

• Create opportunity -For our people to excel

You’ll be responsible for:

• Co-ordination of work with other contractors.

• Liaison with route engineers (discipline).

• Substantial experience in the design, installation and commissioning of fire systems.

• Comprehensive understanding of codes and standards pertaining to the design of fire systems which shall include evidence of passing relevant courses.

• Substantial experience in the design and review of fire strategies and engineering solutions

• Assurance of Fire Systems (limited to system design and commissioning).

• Assurance of fire strategy and designs which are based on following prescriptive guidance and does not include any performance-based design or smoke control and excludes managed stations

• Assurance of all fire strategies /designs for managed stations or where some aspects of risk analysis or performance-based approach has been adopted

• Participate in all engineering and development assurance activities so that they result in schemes that are affordable, and that meet programme requirements in a safe & environmentally responsible manner for time, cost and quality.

• Use risk ID and evaluation methods (e.g. HAZOP, QRA etc.), as suitable, to evaluate and compare options.

• Act as or liaise with the appropriate project engineer so that method statements for site works and surveys are produced and approved to the required standards.

You’ll need to have:

• Experience in the use and application of codes and standards.

• Professional membership or accreditation via a relevant body such as CIBSE/ IET.

• Degree in Fire Engineering or a similar discipline

• Member of the Institution of Fire Engineers (MIFireE)

• Chartered Fire Engineer registered with the Institution of Fire Engineers (CEng)

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

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