Senior Engineer - Fire Engineering

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Health & Wellbeing initiatives

Training and support towards Chartership

Flexible working options

Extra leave options

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Cardiff is seeking a Senior Fire Engineer to work on diverse projects, including high-rise residential towers and university buildings. Responsibilities include collaborating with design teams, liaising with local authorities, and ensuring fire safety standards are met. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree and experience in the fire engineering consulting industry. The position promotes professional growth through mentoring and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience in fire engineering consulting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design teams and authorities on fire safety.
• Assist in professional registration and development.
• Participate in team and project meetings.

Education

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

Experience within the fire engineering consulting industry

Job description

Overview

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.

Role

Senior Fire Engineer — you’ll typically be working on a variety of projects from a university in Scotland to a high‑rise residential tower in London, with plenty of international projects. All with the goal of enabling innovative architectural design without compromising fire safety.

Responsibilities

• Run through design information and liaise with other WSP disciplines (Facades, Acoustics and Structures).
• Present designs to local authorities and the Fire Service.
• Inform the design team about changes to increase building safety.
• Work with the team on software packages, fire standards, and client updates from the start.
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in regular social and development activities.

We will assist the successful candidate toward professional registration via the IFE and other professional bodies.

Qualifications

• BSc (BEng) or MSc (MEng) in Fire, Structural, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience within the fire engineering consulting industry.
• This role can be based from any of our UK major offices.

What We Will Be Looking For

You will demonstrate the above qualifications and a willingness to grow within a bespoke development programme that provides professional and technical development opportunities, supported by senior leadership. The programme aims to help you work towards chartered status or equivalent professional qualifications.

What’s In It For You

• Work-life balance: Hybrid working policy with the flexibility to work from home two days a week and office collaboration across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome diverse backgrounds and encourage people to bring their whole selves to work.
• Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP access, workplace adjustments, Gymflex (up to 40% off gym memberships), and menopause support.
• Flex your time: WSP My Hour – one hour per day for personal activities, with flexible time adjustments.
• Other arrangements: Part-time/flexible working, extra leave options, and flexible use of bank holidays.
• Your development: Training, mentoring, and support toward Chartership and professional growth.

< b >#WeAreWSP We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and can support with workplace adjustments on request.

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our people are united by a common purpose of creating positive, long‑lasting impacts on communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion.

EEO: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in all its forms. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.