Overview

Associate and Associate Director - Fire Engineering at WSP. You will work on diverse projects, from universities to high-rise residential towers, aiming to enable innovative architectural design without compromising fire safety.

Responsibilities

• Review design information and liaise with other WSP disciplines (Facades, Acoustics, Structures).
• Present designs to local authorities and the Fire Service.
• Inform the design team about changes to increase building safety.
• Engage with project teams across multiple projects and locations.
• Participate in a roadmap toward professional registration via IFE and other organisations.

Qualifications

• BSc (BEng) or MSc (MEng) in Fire, Structural, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Extensive experience within the fire engineering consultancy industry.
• Role based in any major UK office.

Development & Programme

WSP offers a bespoke development programme to build professional skills and technical expertise, with support toward chartered status or equivalent qualifications. Training topics include:

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

What’s in it for you

• Work-life balance with hybrid working policy (two days remote, in-office collaboration).
• Inclusivity and belonging; diverse, respectful culture with employee resource groups.
• Health & wellbeing support, Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, workplace adjustments, Gymflex, and menopause support.
• Flexible working arrangements, ability to purchase additional leave, and flexible use of bank holidays.
• Development opportunities, mentoring, and support for Chartership.

About Us

WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm with a global team dedicated to delivering positive, long-lasting impacts in communities through innovation, integrity, and inclusion.

EEO Statement

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 leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and will provide workplace adjustments on request.