Principal Engineer - Fire Engineering

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Health and wellbeing programs

40% off gym memberships

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Fire Engineer to manage diverse projects across the UK and internationally. The role involves collaborating with various teams, adhering to fire safety standards, and assisting candidates in attaining professional registration. The company promotes a hybrid working model allowing flexibility and emphasizes inclusivity in the workplace. Strong educational credentials in engineering and consulting industry experience are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Experience within the fire engineering consulting industry.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with various teams.
• Familiarity with software packages and fire standards.

Responsibilities

• Work on diverse projects from universities to high-rise buildings.
• Liaise with disciplines like Facades, Acoustics, and Structures.
• Assist in guiding candidates toward professional registration.

Skills

Technical report writing

Project management

Influential communications

Commercial concepts

Continuous Improvement

Education

BSc (BEng) or MSc (MEng) in Fire, Structural, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

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 a variety of projects at once from a University in Scotland to a high‑rise residential tower in London, with plenty of international 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.

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. We regularly get together for social events.

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

Qualifications

At WSP, we have multiple opportunities 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 to give you the support, guidance and the development opportunities you need to work towards chartered status or equivalent professional qualifications.

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

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.

Must have experience within the fire engineering consulting industry.

This role can be based from any of our UK major offices.

Benefits

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 to promote our culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

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. 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 make up 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.

Your development

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.