Overview

At WSP, you can grow and do what matters to you. This role offers opportunities to work on a range of projects and with diverse, talented colleagues across the UK and globally.

Your new role, what's involved

As an Associate Fire Engineer, you'll typically work on a variety of projects from a university in Scotland to a high-rise residential tower in London, with plenty of international projects. The goal is to enable innovative architectural design without compromising fire safety. You’ll run through design information, liaise with other WSP disciplines such as Facades, Acoustics and Structures, present designs to local authorities and the Fire Service, and help inform the design team about changes that could increase building safety. You will be guided through a range of software packages, fire standards, team briefings and client updates from the start, and we regularly come together for social events. We will assist the successful candidate toward professional registration via IFE and other professional organisations.

WSP offers a bespoke programme for fire engineers to develop professional skills and technical expertise, supported by senior leadership. The programme includes but is not limited to training in:

• Technical report writing
• Team specific technical skills
• Project management (introduction and advanced)
• Influential communications
• Commercial concepts
• Collaborate team challenge
• Continuous Improvement

We'd love to hear from you if you have

You will have a BSc (BEng) or MSc (MEng) in Fire, Structural, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. You must have extensive experience within the fire engineering consulting industry. This role can be based from any of our UK major offices.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800+ people are united by a common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts through a culture of innovation, integrity and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to local communities and supported by international expertise.

What’s in it for you?

Work-life balance
At WSP, work is just one aspect of life. Our hybrid policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week and collaborate in modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging
We welcome applicants from varied backgrounds. We encourage people to bring their whole, authentic selves to work and promote a culture of inclusion and belonging. Our employee resource groups support this culture.

Health & Wellbeing
We support your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme, with services such as Virtual GP and workplace adjustments. Our benefits include Gymflex and menopause support.

Flex your time
We offer flexible working, the “WSP My Hour” to take one hour daily for personal activities, with time made up later if needed. Other options include part-time and flexible arrangements, additional leave purchases, and flexible holiday use.

Your development
We invest in your growth through training, mentoring or Chartership support.

#WeAreWSP
We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates and commit to interviewing disabled applicants who meet essential criteria, with workplace adjustments available on request.