Fire Safety Engineer

AESC UK; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AESC UK, a leader in battery manufacturing, seeks a Fire Safety Engineer to enhance fire safety processes in a new Gigafactory. The role requires collaboration with project teams to ensure compliance with fire safety standards, managing fire risks and developing safety strategies. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in fire safety engineering, ensuring all safety systems are effective and compliant.

Qualifications

• Experience in Fire Safety Engineering role within COMAH establishments.
• Knowledge of fire safety legislation and standards.
• Technical proficiency with MS applications and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide fire engineering expertise across the Gigafactory development.
• Ensure compliance with fire system standards and regulations.
• Develop and maintain fire safety management plans.

Skills

Fire Risk Management

Fire Investigation

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Relevant Fire Safety Engineering Qualification

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

Job description

AESC UK Sunderland, England, United Kingdom

Fire Safety Engineer

AESC UK Sunderland, England, United Kingdom

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AESC Group is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and battery energy storage systems (BESSs), with R&D centers and over 13 manufacturing bases in Japan, China, Europe and the US. AESC invests heavily in next-generation technology to drive innovation and works with its strategic partners to continually push the boundaries of performance, safety and efficiency.

We are going through a period of growth, you need to be able to assist in taking us to the next level of processes and compliant procedures.

Fire Safety Engineer

We’re looking for a Fire Safety Engineer to join our world-leading battery manufacturing organisation. This is a rare opportunity to support the development of a large-scale mass manufacturing plant, driving fire safety excellence in one of the most exciting industrial advancements in recent years.

As part of the SHEQ team, you will work closely with project teams throughout the build and commissioning phases to ensure the site's fire safety systems comply with standards, regulations, and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical fire engineering expertise to Construction, Services, and Engineering teams across the Gigafactory development lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with fire system standards and relevant codes of practice, supporting risk management and mitigation.
• Liaise with regulators and stakeholders including local authorities, building control, and insurance risk engineers, ensuring all fire system designs meet required approvals.
• Identify and manage fire risks, developing fire risk assessments, FMEA, and cause-and-effect schedules in conjunction with system design.
• Develop and maintain fire safety management plans, advising the COMAH team on the Major Accident Prevention Plan (MAPP) and Major Accident Hazards (MAH).
• Monitor and maintain site fire detection, suppression, and monitoring systems, establishing service contracts and managing warranties.
• Oversee fire system contractors, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
• Prepare and maintain the Fire Safety Logbook for all AESC buildings and facilities.
• Support emergency preparedness, providing guidance on fire risk assessments and major accident hazard scenarios.

Qualifications & Experience

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• Demonstrable experience in a relevant Fire Safety Engineering role, ideally within Upper-Tier COMAH establishments.
• Expertise in developing Fire Safety Strategies, securing early regulatory approvals, and supporting advanced fire safety designs.
• Knowledge of current fire safety legislation, national and international standards, and emerging regulatory changes.
• Experience with evacuation strategies, including familiarity with modelling software.
• Proficiency in structural fire engineering and fire system optimisation.
• Strong skills in Fire Risk Management, Assessment, and Fire Investigation.
• Knowledge of fire safety and environmental compliance requirements.
• Technical proficiency in MS applications, MS Project, AutoCAD, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience conducting feasibility studies for master planning and concept design.
• A self-starter mentality, capable of working autonomously and leading from the front in a dynamic environment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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