Fire Engineering
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Safety Engineer
Présentation de la société
ARDATEM, founded in 1987 and currently employing around 800 people, is a subsidiary of the Gérard Perrier Industrie Group. ARDATEM operates in the energy sector, working on nuclear plants at various stages : studies, operation, and maintenance and also engages with industrial sites in the fuel cycle, thermal power plants, and research centers. In 2025, ARDATEM UK Pvt Ltd. has started its operations in the United Kingdom to provide engineering consulting services, particularly in the fields of Control and Instrumentation (C&I), safety and electrical engineering.
This includes installation, commissioning, and maintenance, as well as all on-site activities for the UK nuclear industry.
Job Description :
As part of the fire safety management for the Nuclear Island buildings, we are looking for a Fire Safety Engineer to join our team. You will be responsible for conducting internal studies to ensure that safety functions remain operational in the event of a fire, while ensuring compliance with UK regulatory requirements (UK Codes & Standards). This position involves close collaboration with Building Managers, the safety team, systems engineers, civil engineers, and plant layout engineers.
Responsibilities :
Risk Identification
- Analyze 3D models and identify combustible materials present in each area of the buildings.
- Perform fire simulations using MAGIC software to assess temperature changes and the risk of damage.
- Evaluate the potential impact of fires on critical systems (functional redundancy).
- Track and integrate changes to the models issued by engineering teams (relocation of cable trays, electrical cabinets, ventilation ducts).
- Conduct a regulatory fire risk assessment in line with safety requirements.
- Propose fire protection solutions to prevent or make fire outbreaks unlikely.
- Divide the buildings into fire zones for optimized safety management.
- Recommend fire detection and firefighting systems to ensure quick detection and effective response.
- Perform fire protection calculations using specialized software.
- Work with systems and contract teams to understand and implement fire safety requirements.
- Provide justifications and assessments for deviations from standards (including BS9999).
Skills and Qualifications
- Engineering degree or equivalent, specializing in safety or fire protection technologies.
- Strong knowledge of UK fire safety regulations, including BS9999.
- Experience in fire protection calculations and use of specialized software tools.
- Familiarity with ETCF (EPR Technical Code for Fire).
- Ability to propose effective fire protection and detection solutions.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.
- Detail-oriented, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in English (French is a plus).
Location:
Bristol and on site if required Retour
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