Overview

Associate and Associate Director - Fire Engineering

Role overview and duties are described by the employer. This description has been refined to present responsibilities and qualifications clearly.

Responsibilities

• Run through design information and liaise with other WSP disciplines such as Facades, Acoustics and Structures.
• Present designs to local authorities and the Fire Service.
• Help inform the design team about changes that could increase the safety of the building.
• Engage with a variety of projects from universities to high-rise towers, including international assignments, with a focus on enabling innovative architectural design while ensuring fire safety.
• Be guided through software packages, fire standards, team briefings and client updates from the outset.
• Assist the successful candidate toward professional registration via IFE and other professional bodies as part of the role.

Qualifications

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

Development & Training

• WSP offers a bespoke programme designed to develop professional skills and technical expertise, supported by senior leadership, to help you work towards chartered status or equivalent qualifications.
• Structured training includes but is not limited to: technical report writing, team-specific technical skills, project management (introductory and advanced), influential communications, commercial concepts, collaborative team challenges, and continuous improvement.

What’s in it for you

• Work-life balance with a hybrid working policy allowing two days per week from home and flexible office collaboration across the UK.
• Inclusivity and belonging: diverse background recognition and an inclusive culture with employee resource groups.
• Health & wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme, menopause support, and related benefits.
• Flex your time: options like WSP My Hour, part-time and flexible working arrangements, ability to purchase extra leave, and flexible use of bank holidays.
• Development opportunities: mentoring, training, and support toward professional qualifications.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from varied backgrounds. We interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as part of our Disability Confident commitment. Please indicate any workplace adjustments you require in support of your application.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Professional Services