Principal Fire Engineer

oilandgasjobsearch.com; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Fire Engineer to manage fire safety projects across various sectors. Candidates should have a solid engineering background, be familiar with UK fire standards, and possess over 6 years of relevant experience. This role offers flexibility in location and is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Diverse work environment

Social value initiatives

Qualifications

• Must have at least 6 years of relevant experience in fire safety projects.
• Strong understanding of UK fire standards like BS9999 and NFPA 130.
• Associate membership of the IFE working towards full membership.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple engineering projects from inception to delivery.
• Develop fire engineering solutions and assess fire-related risks.
• Lead medium-sized projects and prepare reports.

Skills

Fire safety project delivery

Fire standards knowledge

Fire modelling

Report writing

Education

Engineering degree in fire engineering

Job description

Overview

Take efficiency to the next level. AtkinsRéalis is one of the world's most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies, with over 50,000 employees worldwide. At AtkinsRéalis, we offer more than just a job. We offer an opportunity to make a difference and shape the world to benefit future generations and the natural environment.

AtkinsRéalis Building Design Practice are looking to appoint a Fire Engineer who is looking to further develop their career within a forward-thinking multi sector practice. This opportunity will involve working as part of a national practice of Design professionals delivering fire engineering design solutions to clients across a wide variety of sectors, including Cities & Development, Commercial, Energy, Residential and Transportation. There is flexibility around where the role is based because although the majority of our current Fire Engineering team are based in Derby and London offices there is an ambition to grow Fire Engineering teams in the North and Southwest. Preferred UK locations: Bristol, Epsom, Glasgow, London or Derby.

Your purpose

• Work in a range of sectors from residential buildings through to rail transportation or new energy facilities.
• Manage multiple engineering projects from inception through to delivery in support of fire safety standards and codes.
• Support the delivery of project work within time and cost budgets. Plus, Keep up to date with regulations and legislation.
• Developing fire engineering solutions on projects and ensuring the fire engineering strategy is delivered.
• Assess fire related risks in projects and working collaboratively to mitigate where possible.
• Develop and support junior engineers.
• Review and comment on the quality of fire safety related installations.
• Undertake tenders for new work and develop client relationships with existing clients.
• Lead medium sized projects on a day-to-day basis.
• Prepare and review reports, lead fire engineering workshops.

What you can bring

• Engineering degree, preferably fire engineering or alternatively a post graduate qualification in fire engineering (Applicants with different backgrounds also considered).
• Demonstrate a strong record of successfully delivering fire safety projects - experience in other sectors strongly considered. 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience working with a range of fire standards including BS9999, NFPA 130, BS9992, EN45545 would be beneficial.
• Fire modelling experience will be beneficial with experience outside of the building sector would be advantageous.
• Ability to obtain security clearance, ideally without caveats would be highly beneficial.
• Associate membership of the IFE working towards full membership.
• A flexible approach to the working environment and working towards Chartership.
• Willingness to travel will be a positive advantage.
• Good commercial awareness and customer focused.
• Ability to collate information and have a clear and structured approach to report writing.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

We\'re ranked as one of LinkedIn\'s Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once, they join. We\'ve also made the Times Top 50 employers for women.

Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and the power of data to help our clients deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. And as the work becomes ever more complex, our employees continue to challenge the status quo.

We\'re committed to engineering better for people and our planet, from our global Engineering Net-Zero programme to creating social value through EDAROTH community housing. We\'re proud of our active employee networks creating awareness and allyship for our under-represented groups. Not to mention programmes supporting communities outside AtkinsRéalis, including schools, charities, ex-forces and professionals returning after career breaks.

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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Worker Type: Employee

Job Type: Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.