Junior Fire Safety Engineer

Hitachi Rail UK Limited; Ludgate Circus; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual performance-related bonus

25 days' holiday

Pension scheme with contributions up

Private medical insurance

Personal Accident Insurance

Group Income Protection

Group Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Hitachi Rail in London is seeking a Junior Fire Safety Engineer to develop specialist experience in railway fire safety while supporting projects across a global organisation.

You will work with DOORS, manage fire safety documentation, and collaborate with internal and external teams on engineering activities. The role suits a self-motivated, analytical engineer looking to grow in a specialty field.

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a technical diploma with mechanics specialization.
• Analytical and methodical approach to technical work.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Support management of fire safety requirements using DOORS.
• Manage and maintain fire safety documentation.
• Collaborate with sub-project teams to support project activities.
• Provide fire safety input across railway engineering projects.
• Coordinate with internal and external resources on fire safety design.
• Help ensure fire safety deliverables are managed effectively.
• Build strong relationships across engineering and project teams.
• Occasionally undertake domestic and international business trips.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

DOORS

Job description

About Us

A 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 role

We 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 responsibilities

• Support 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

Full time. Hybrid work arrangement. Location: London.

About you

We 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 English Availability 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 offer

We value the importance of all of our employees. If you would like to join our fantastic organisation, you could be entitled to:

• Competitive salary
• Potential opportunity for annual performance-related bonus
• 25 days' holiday
• Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%
• Private medical insurance
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Group Income Protection
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme

We also offer additional perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle.

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.

That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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