Overview

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world's most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies, with over 50,000 employees worldwide. We offer an opportunity to make a difference and shape the world to benefit future and the natural environment.

AtkinsRéalis Building Design Practice are looking to appoint a Fire Engineer who is looking to further develop their career within a forward-thinking multi sector practice. This opportunity involves working as part of a practice of design professionals delivering fire engineering design solutions to clients across sectors including Cities & Development, Commercial, Energy, Residential and Transportation. There is flexibility around location; UK locations include Bristol, Epsom, Glasgow, London or Derby. The majority of our Fire Engineering team is based in Derby and London, with ambition to grow in the North and Southwest.

As a Principal Fire Engineer, you will take responsibility for your own projects while collaborating with other senior team members to develop the team and strengthen technical capability.

Your purpose:

• 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 on projects and ensure the fire engineering strategy is delivered.
• Assess fire related risks and collaborate to mitigate where possible.
• Develop and support junior engineers.
• Review and comment on the quality of fire safety related installations.
• Undertake tenders for new work and develop client relationships with existing clients.
• Lead medium sized projects on a day-to-day basis.
• Prepare and review reports, lead fire engineering workshops.

What you can bring:

• Engineering degree, preferably fire engineering, or a postgraduate qualification in fire engineering (candidates with different backgrounds considered).
• Strong record of delivering fire safety projects; experience in other sectors considered. 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with fire standards such as BS9999, NFPA 130, BS9992, EN45545 is beneficial.
• Fire modelling experience is beneficial; experience outside the building sector advantageous.
• Ability to obtain security clearance, ideally without caveats.
• Associate membership of the IFE, working toward full membership.
• Flexible working approach and working toward Chartership.
• Willingness to travel is a positive advantage.
• Good commercial awareness and customer focus.
• Ability to collate information with a clear and structured report writing approach.

What we offer:

• Work on a wide range of projects and sectors, including prestigious UK projects.
• A comprehensive development programme that can lead to chartership.
• A competitive salary and a rapidly expanding team.

At AtkinsRéalis we support flexible working arrangements and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We offer family-friendly policies, flexible working where possible, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. We also provide an annual appraisal process and support for corporate membership of relevant institutions. Our benefits package includes 25 days of leave plus bank holidays, options to buy/sell leave, and an employee assistance programme. Flexible benefits include medical insurance, gym membership, cycle-to-work, childcare vouchers, charitable giving, and pension contributions. For details of the full benefits package, please refer to our website.

Security clearance: This role may require security clearance. If applicable, the vetting process is delivered by UKSV and may require proof of in-country residence for 5 years or longer. Do not discuss or include details of any current or previous security clearance in your application.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. We offer family-friendly policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.

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Worker Type: Employee | Job Type: Regular