Graduate Fire Safety Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Graduate Fire Safety Engineer with a degree in Fire Engineering or Fire Safety. This remote position involves technical support and occasional site visits. Responsibilities include responding to inquiries, producing technical support, and ensuring compliance with fire safety standards. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential. Knowledge of UK building regulations and familiarity with fire protection systems will be an advantage.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Company pension (4% Employee 4% Company)

Death in service (2x salary)

Health cash plan

Free EV charging on-site

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering, or Fire Safety Science.
• A strong focus and knowledge of fire safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Respond to technical inquiries regarding passive fire protection systems.
• Produce technical support for stakeholders.
• Engage with project management to resolve queries.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of UK building regulations

Familiarity with passive fire protection systems

Education

Degree in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering, or Fire Safety Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Role: Graduate Fire Safety Engineer

Location: Remote with occasional travel to site

Salary: Competitive starting salary, Company Pension (4% Employee 4% Company), Death in Service (2x Salary), Health Cashplan, Benefex Discount Scheme, Free EV Charging on-site & 24 days Annual Leave plus bank holidays.

Russell Taylor Group have a fantastic opportunity for a Graduate who has studied Fire Safety Science or Fire Engineering to join a well-established manufacturing organisation. This is a remote role, with occasional visits to site, but the individual must have a strong focus on Fire knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Respond to technical enquiries from internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders regarding the performance of passive fire protection systems.
• Produce timely and accurate technical support for internal teams and stakeholders, focusing on cavity barriers and firestops.
• Engage with project management teams to resolve technical queries, providing solutions that align with project requirements and product specifications.
• Analyse technical specifications, drawings, and plans to advise on appropriate product selection and ensure compliance with relevant standards.
• Record all technical enquiries and responses on the in-house CRM system to maintain accurate knowledge management.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of industry standards, regulations, and best practices and integrate this knowledge into day-to-day responsibilities.

Requirements

• Educated to degree level (BEng, MEng, MSc or equivalent) in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering, or fire safety science or equivalent.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable in a desk-based, technical support role with occasional site visits.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with technical drawing review is advantageous.
• Knowledge of UK building regulations and standards related to fire safety.
• Familiarity with passive fire protection systems.

Important Information

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