Senior Fire Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly employment policies

Flexible working arrangements

Employee resource groups

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Fire Engineer to enhance their Building Design Practice, providing fire engineering solutions across various sectors including residential, commercial, and energy.

The role requires strong project management skills and a background in fire safety projects, with flexibility in location across the UK. Candidates should have an engineering degree related to fire engineering and be prepared for potential security clearance.

Qualifications

• Strong record of successfully delivering fire safety projects.
• Able to work toward Chartered Fire Engineer status.
• Willingness to travel is a positive advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple engineering projects from inception to delivery.
• Review and comment on the quality of fire safety installations.
• Prepare reports and liaise with client representatives.

Skills

Fire safety project delivery

Knowledge of fire standards

Fire modelling

Commercial awareness

Education

Engineering degree in fire engineering

Post-graduate qualification in fire engineering

Job description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world's most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies, with over 50,000 employees worldwide. The organization offers opportunities to shape the world and benefit future generations and the natural environment.

AtkinsRéalis Building Design Practice is appointing a Fire Engineer to support its national practice of design professionals delivering fire engineering solutions across a wide variety of sectors, including Cities & Development, Commercial, Energy, Residential and Transportation. The role offers flexibility in location; preferred UK locations include Bristol, Epsom, Glasgow, London or Derby.

Your Role

• 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.
• Keep up to date with regulations and legislation.
• Develop fire engineering solutions and ensure the fire engineering strategy is delivered.
• Assess fire‑related risks in projects and work collaboratively to mitigate where possible.
• Review and comment on the quality of fire safety related installations.
• Undertake tenders for new work.
• Prepare reports, take part in design team meetings, and liaise with client representatives as required.

About You

• Engineering degree, preferably in fire engineering or a post‑graduate qualification in fire engineering (Applicants with different backgrounds also considered).
• Strong record of successfully delivering fire safety projects – experience in other sectors strongly considered.
• Experience with fire standards including BS9999, NFPA 130, BS9992, EN45545.
• Fire modelling experience beneficial.
• Experience outside the building sector advantageous.
• Able to work toward Chartered Fire Engineer status.
• Flexible approach to the working environment.
• Willingness to travel a positive advantage.
• Good commercial awareness.Customer focused.
• Ability to collate information and have a clear structured approach to report writing.

Security Clearance

This role may require security clearance. Employment offers will depend on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If required, the vetting process, delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV), will be discussed during the interview. Candidates must be able to provide proof of UK residency of at least five years. Refrain from including current or previously held security clearance details in your application or CV.

Equal Opportunities

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. We offer a range of family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees.