Junior Fire Safety Engineer

Hitachi Energy; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Hitachi Rail UK Limited in London is seeking a Junior Fire Safety Engineer to join our team. This entry-level role offers exposure to railway fire safety standards while supporting project teams across the lifecycle.

You will develop expertise in DOORS, documentation, and safety management in a fast-paced, international environment. Ideal candidates have a Mechanical Eng degree or equivalent, strong analytical skills, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a technical diploma with a mechanics specialization.
• Analytical and methodical approach to technical work.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally when required.

Responsibilities

• Support fire safety management using DOORS and maintain documentation.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop fire safety design activities.
• Provide input across railway engineering projects on safety requirements.
• Build relationships with engineering and project teams.

Skills

Fire safety

Railway projects

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

DOORS

Job description

Location:London, London, United KingdomJob ID:R0139263Date Posted:2026-10-30Company Name:Hitachi Rail UK LimitedProfession (Job Category):OtherJob Schedule:Full timeWork Arrangement:HybridAbout UsA career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.Job Description:Your new roleWe have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Fire Safety Engineer to join our team in London.This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to develop specialist experience in fire safety while contributing to technically complex railway projects within a global organisation.You will support the management of fire safety requirements and technical documentation, while working closely with internal and external project teams. The position will give you exposure to different areas of the engineering lifecycle and the opportunity to build your knowledge of railway fire safety standards and requirements.The role offers a varied workload and would suit someone who is self-motivated, analytical and keen to develop a career within a specialist engineering discipline.Some key responsibilitiesSupport the management of fire safety requirements using DOORS.Manage and maintain fire safety documentation.Work collaboratively with internal and external sub-project teams to support the development of assigned project activities.Provide fire safety input and support across railway engineering projects.Coordinate with internal and external resources involved in fire safety design activities.Help ensure that fire safety requirements and project deliverables are managed effectively.Build strong working relationships across engineering and project teams.Undertake occasional short domestic and international business trips where required.About youWe are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who is keen to build specialist knowledge within fire safety engineering.You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing different priorities and collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders across a range of technical disciplines.You will ideally bring:A degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a technical diploma with a specialism in mechanics.An analytical and methodical approach to technical work.Strong collaboration and team-working skills.Flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing project requirements.A results-focused mindset and willingness to take ownership of assigned activities.Written and spoken EnglishAvailability for occasional short domestic and overseas travel.Knowledge of the EN 45545 railway fire-protection standard and Technical Specifications for Interoperability, commonly referred to as TSIs, would be advantageous. Previous experience working on railway vehicle projects would also be beneficial, but not essential.If you are looking to build your engineering career in a specialist area, develop your technical knowledge and contribute to railway projects within an international organisation, this could be an exciting next step.What we offerWe value the importance of all of our employees. If you would like to join our fantastic organisation, you could be entitled to:Competitive salaryPotential opportunity for annual performance-related bonus25 days’ holidayPension scheme with contributions up to 9%Private medical insurancePersonal Accident InsuranceGroup Income ProtectionGroup Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgrammeWe also offer additional perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle.#LI-GF1Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers .At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail