Principal Engineer - Fire Engineering

WSP; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gymflex scheme

Thrive programme

Virtual GP service

WSP My Hour

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Principal Fire Engineer to lead fire engineering on major Rail and Road infrastructure projects in the UK. The role involves coordinating across disciplines, presenting to authorities, and guiding the design team on safety enhancements.

You will be supported through a bespoke development programme toward chartered status, with opportunities to grow within a global engineering firm and benefit from hybrid working arrangements across Manchester or London offices.

Qualifications

• BSc (BEng) or MSc (MEng) in Fire, Structural, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent.
• Experience within the fire engineering consulting industry.
• Experience in Rail Fire Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Analyse design information and liaise with Facades, Acoustics and Structures teams.
• Present designs to local authorities and the Fire Service; advise on safety improvements.

Skills

Rail Fire Eng

Design reviews

Stakeholder comms

Education

BSc/BEng or MSc/MEng in Fire/Structural/Chemical/Mech Eng

Job description

Job Description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you?

At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

A little more about your role…

As a Principal Fire Engineer, you'll typically be working on big national and international Rail and Road infrastructure projects projects. All with the same goal of enabling innovative architectural design without compromising on the fire safety of the building.

You'll be running through design information, liaising with other WSP disciplines such as Facades, Acoustics and Structures, presenting designs to local authorities and the Fire Service, and helping to inform the design team about what changes could be made to increase the safety of the building.

Naturally, there is a lot to learn and you are likely to be guided through a variation of software packages, fire standards, team briefings and client updates from the start but we're a nice bunch and we regularly get together for social events.

In addition to the above day to day role, we will assist the successful candidate toward his/her professional registration via IFE and other professional organisations.

At WSP, we have multiple opportunity for our fire engineers to grow via a bespoke programme designed to provide you with both professional skills and specialist technical development opportunities. The programme is supported by our senior leadership team and is tailored give you the support, guidance and the development opportunities you need to help you work towards chartered status or equivalent professional qualifications. The structured programme includes but is not limited to training in:

• Technical report writing
• Team specific technical skills
• Project management (introduction and advanced)
• Influential communications
• Commercial concepts
• Collaborate team challenge

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

You will have a BSc (BEng) or MSc (MEng) in Fire, Structural, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent.

Experience within the fire engineering consulting industry

Experience in Rail Fire Engineering

This role can be based from any of our Manchester or London offices. Other offices may be considered.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to makeup the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.