Engineer - Fire Engineering

Overview

Engineer - Fire Engineering role at WSP in the UK & Ireland. Join to apply for this position and help shape fire engineering designs across diverse projects.

Your new role involves working on a variety of projects, from universities to high-rise residential towers, across international assignments. The goal is to enable innovative architectural design while maintaining fire safety standards.

• 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.
• Support professional registration toward IFE and other professional bodies; participate in a structured development programme.
• Engage in project work across multiple sites and learn through software packages, fire standards, team briefings, and client updates.

• BSc (BEng) or MSc (MEng) in Fire, Structural, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with in the fire engineering consulting industry.
• Role can be based from any UK major office.

• Structured development programme with senior leadership support to help you work towards chartered status or equivalent
• Work-life balance with hybrid working policy; two days per week from home and opportunities to collaborate in offices across the UK
• Inclusivity and belonging with employee resource groups and a culture of integrity and respect
• Health & wellbeing support, Thrive programme, Virtual GP, menopause support, gym membership discounts, and flexible benefits
• “WSP My Hour” for personal activities and flexible working arrangements, with potential to purchase additional leave
• Career development opportunities including mentoring and Chartered status support

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. Disability Confident employer. Please request workplace adjustments if needed.