Rail Fire Engineer

WSP; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

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.

YOUR NEW ROLE, WHAT’S INVOLVED?

Our projects include small-scale projects to very large-scale projects. WSP has been and is 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 a number of Road Tunnels projects in the UK and the Middle East.

YOUR TEAM

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 to work on Railways and Road Tunnels Fire Engineering, both in the area of design and development of Fire Safety Design as well as Fire Systems Engineering (specifically, fire detection, alarm, fire suppression and fire hydrant design).

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE

1. The following presents a keynote summary of knowledge, abilities, experience, transferrable skills and qualities for the individuals to bring to our broad in-house capabilities;
2. Process of Fire safety design and planning;
3. Use of the Technical Guidance and Standards in the field of Fire Engineering;
4. Assisting with development of fire strategies from concept stage to construction;
5. Assisting with developing Static Evacuation Analysis for surface stations, deep underground stations and tunnel environments;
6. To be able to assist with carrying out Fire Risk Assessments for Compliance with relevant fire safety codes;
7. Assisting with fire safety systems designs such as fire alarm and detection, fire suppression systems and facilities for fire fighter intervention (fire hydrant designs);
8. Technical knowledge and abilities in subjects such as heat transfer, fluid dynamics and fire performance of materials;
9. Knowledge sharing and willingness to learn from others;
10. Excellent technical knowledge in Fire Engineering or another applicable engineering discipline (e.g. mechanical engineering, chemical engineering or structural fire engineering);
11. Professional qualification – Chartership preferred;
12. Awareness and appreciation of interdisciplinary design through all stages of the design process;
13. Able to take a brief from the project lead and complete tasks within time and budget.

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.

With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 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 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

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 & Diversity

We welcome applicants with diverse 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 diversity to create 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.

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.

Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. 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.

#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.