Rail and Road Fire Risk Assessor

WSP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Greater London seeks a Fire Engineer to join their Railways Fire Engineering Team. The role involves assisting with fire safety risk assessments, understanding fire safety regulations, and communicating effectively with clients. Ideal candidates should possess strong technical knowledge in fire safety engineering, have relevant qualifications, and a willingness to grow within the role. This position offers opportunities to work on high-profile infrastructure projects contributing to public safety and engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• Understanding of regulatory reforms in fire safety.
• Experience in fire safety risk assessments.
• Technical knowledge of fire suppression systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with fire safety risk assessments and surveys.
• Communicate effectively with clients regarding their needs.
• Support the project lead in completing tasks on time.

Skills

Fire Safety Engineering

Fire Risk Assessments

Communication Skills

Project Management

Technical Knowledge in Fire Suppression

Education

Relevant qualification in fire risk assessment

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A little more about your role..

Our projects include small-scale projects to very large-scale projects. WSP have been and are involved with several high-profile projects including High Speed 2 (HS2) stations; Old Oak Common, Curzon Street and Euston, HS2 Tunnels, Crossrail stations, numerous London Underground (LU) and Network Rail (NR) refurbishment projects. We are also involved in number of Road Tunnels projects in the UK and the Middle East.

Fire Engineering is an integral part of developing all Infrastructure designs. At WSP we are looking for people to join our high performing, dynamic and enthusiastic Railways Fire Engineering Team.

The WSP Rail Fire Engineering Team; with a supportive leadership, is made up of individuals with all levels of experience and are based in multiple locations. As a very collaborative, cooperative one team approach we collectively have extensive knowledge in fire safety engineering in Railways and Road infrastructure and all other associated ancillary buildings. We develop fire engineering design for Rail and Road infrastructure from concept design stage through to construction, assurance and commissioning as well as carrying out fire risk assessments and finding solutions for retrofitting within existing and challenging infrastructures. We strive to build the unthinkable with a can do, solution conscious, positive attitude towards work.

To meet the ever-growing demand, we are looking for individuals with knowledge and experience in Railways and Road Tunnels Fire Engineering and Fire Risk Assessments.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

Process of Rail infrastructure and Road Tunnel design and planning;

• Use of the Technical Guidance and Standards in the field of Fire Safety in Rail, Road and other buildings infrastructure;
• An understanding of implementation of regulatory reform fire safety order and CD352 tunnel systems design
• An understanding of the principle of building evacuation within rail and road environments
• Assisting with fire safety risk assessments and surveying systems such as fire alarm and detection BS 5839 parts 1 and part 8, fire suppression systems and facilities for firefighter intervention (fire hydrant designs) for compliance
• Technical knowledge and abilities in setting out portable fire suppression to BS5306 and escape lighting to BS5266 – part1
• Have a relevant qualification in fire qualification in fire risk assessment (Pas 79 or equivalent) not essential
• A general knowledge in Fire Engineering or another applicable engineering experience (e.g. Fire alarm design and installation, building surveying, or building facilities)
• Able to understand a brief from the project lead and complete tasks within time and budget
• Willing to learn and grow into the role of a risk assessor and complete assessments
• An appreciation of clients’ needs, and able to communicate effectively with clients.
• Willing to work away from home and occasionally at night

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