Fire Protection Engineer

ABMI; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international engineering consultancy is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer in Bristol to design and review fire protection systems, ensuring compliance with UK regulations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field and experience in regulated environments. The position offers a hybrid work model, competitive salary, and various perks including health insurance and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Private health insurance

Pension plan

28 days paid leave

Hybrid work model

Structured career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in fire protection design for regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of fire safety codes and standards.
• Ability to work in highly regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Act as point of contact for fire protection systems.
• Develop and review fire protection system designs.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for project execution.

Skills

Fire Protection Design

Regulatory Compliance

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Fire Protection or related Engineering discipline

Job description

Overview

As a Fire Protection Engineer, you'll be responsible for the design, review, and integration of fire protection systems to ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and operational requirements. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, suppliers, and clients to develop reliable and cost-effective fire protection solutions throughout all stages of the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for all topics related to fire protection systems within assigned projects.
• Develop and review fire protection system designs, including detection, suppression, and alarm systems.
• Ensure compliance with UK regulations, nuclear safety standards, and client-specific requirements.
• Coordinate and validate supplier documentation, ensuring quality, technical alignment, and timely delivery.
• Support fire risk assessments, hazard analysis, and safety case documentation.
• Collaborate with civil, mechanical, and electrical disciplines to ensure seamless system integration.
• Manage design changes, configuration control, and documentation updates throughout project execution.
• Participate in reviews, inspections, and testing activities to confirm performance and compliance.
• Degree (or equivalent) in Fire Protection, Building Services, Mechanical, Safety, or related Engineering discipline.
• Experience in fire protection design and coordination for complex or regulated environments (nuclear, energy, defence, or large industrial facilities).
• Strong knowledge of fire safety codes and standards.
• Understanding of nuclear safety culture and regulatory compliance.
• Comfortable working in highly regulated environments.

About ABMI Engineering UK

ABMI Engineering UK is part of a leading international engineering consultancy group headquartered in France with over 35 years of experience in highly regulated sectors including nuclear, aerospace, and transportation. In the UK, we\'re leveraging our deep nuclear expertise to support major projects within Nuclear, Aerospace and Defence. Our Bristol-based team is growing, and we\'re looking for skilled engineers who want to make a real impact technically and professionally.

What We Offer

• Access to impactful projects with real technical depth
• A collaborative, engineer-led culture
• Structured career progression with technical or leadership pathways
• Personalised development, mentoring, and ongoing support
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Private health insurance
• Pension plan
• 28 days paid leave (excluding bank holidays)
• Hybrid work model (office/home balance)
• Regular team events and professional meetups