Fire Protection Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the nuclear industry is seeking a Fire Engineer to support safety functions in Nuclear Power Plants. This role involves assessing fire risks, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with engineering teams. Ideal candidates possess a degree in fire protection technologies and relevant experience. Attractive benefits, including 25 days of holiday, are part of this opportunity.

Benefits

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Income protection

Life insurance

Eye Care

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified engineer in safety and/or fire protection technologies.
• Experience with UK Fire Regulations, including BS9999.
• Ability to propose fire protection and detection solutions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze models for combustible materials and perform fire safety assessments.
• Recommend fire protection measures and perform calculations using specific software.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and monitor safety compliance.

Skills

Fire protection calculations

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in safety/ fire protection technologies

Tools

MAGIC software

Job description

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Since 2018, CERAP UK has supported the UK's Nuclear renaissance by providing expertise in:

• Project Management
• Design and Engineering
• Qualification Testing

Now CERAP UK is looking for a Fire Engineer to join our expanding team in Bristol. If you're interested in working on the UK's first generation of Nuclear Power Plants, this role is ideal!

• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Income protection
• Life insurance
• Eye Care

Description:

Activities involved:

The service conducts internal studies on Nuclear Island buildings to ensure safety functions during fires and compliance with UK codes and standards.

It collaborates with Building Leaders, safety teams, system engineers, civil engineers, and plant layout engineers.

Risk identification:

• Using 3D models and calculation methodologies, the Fire Engineer:
• Analyzes the 3D model for combustible materials in each area.
• Performs temperature change calculations over time for simulated fires using MAGIC software.
• Studies potential damage to systems, considering functional redundancy.
• Monitors and updates models with changes from engineering teams.
• Performs regulatory assessments for fire safety.
• Recommends fire protection measures to prevent or reduce fire outbreaks.
• Divides buildings into zones for fire protection.
• Recommends detection and firefighting methods for quick response.
• Performs fire protection calculations with specific software.
• Supports systems and contract teams in implementing fire requirements.
• Justifies departures from BS9999 standards.

Requirements:

• Degree-qualified engineer in safety and/or fire protection technologies; knowledge of ETCF (EPR fire code).
• Experience with UK Fire Regulations, including BS9999.
• Proficiency in fire protection calculations and tools.
• Ability to propose fire protection and detection solutions.
• Conscientious, enthusiastic, with good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.