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Fire Engineer

AtkinsRéalis

Fire Engineer

£6500

AtkinsRéalis, Edinburgh

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 23 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 13fa78c3c507497d8fd92c3fa16945b8

Full Job Description

  • 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.

  • Developing fire engineering solutions on projects and ensuring the fire engineering strategy delivered.

  • Assess fire related risks in projects and working collaboratively to mitigate where possible.

  • Review and comment on the quality of fire safety related installations.

  • Undertake tenders for new work.

  • Prepare reports, take part in design team meetings, and liaise with client representatives as required.

    Engineering degree, preferably fire engineering or alternatively a post graduate qualification in fire engineering (Applicants with different backgrounds also considered).

  • Demonstrate a strong record of successfully delivering fire safety projects - experience in other sectors strongly considered.

  • Strong experience working with a range of fire standards including but not limited to BS9999, NFPA 130, BS9992, EN45545.

  • Being customer and end user centric and cultivate that philosophy in our team.

  • Able to work towards chartered fire engineer status.

  • A flexible approach to the working environment.

  • Willingness to travel will be a positive advantage.

  • Fire modelling experience will be beneficial.

  • Good commercial awareness.

  • Ability to collate information and have a clear and structured approach to report writing.

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


    • AtkinsRealis 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 will involve working as part of a national practice of Design professionals delivering fire engineering design solutions to clients across a wide variety of sectors; including Cities & Development, Commercial, Energy, Residential and Transportation.

    There is flexibility around where the role is based because although the majority of our current Fire Engineering team are based in the Derby and London offices there is an ambition to grow Fire Engineering teams in the North and South West. Preferred UK locations: Bristol, Epsom, London or Derby., AtkinsRéalis is committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have the advantage of access to a high ranging training portfolio and development activities designed to help make the best of individual's abilities and talents. We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.

    AtkinsRéalis recognise that there are many well qualified people who are looking to further their career, but who cannot commit to full time employment. We support flexible working arrangements and are interested to discuss how we can accommodate individual requirements. As part of this commitment, we understand the need for a diverse and flexible workforce, where a work-life balance is important. So, by default AtkinsRéalis offers flexible working, where there is no fixed 9 'till 5, no need for a 5-day week, no requirement for a full-time contract, and no requirement to spend all your working time in the office.

    Rewards and Benefits:

    We offer a competitive salary that is regularly tested against other consultants with a default 25-days leave each year plus bank holidays and options to buy some or sell of that leave. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

    New name, new era. We are AtkinsRéalis. It will take some time for all our information to update - you can still refer to our fantastic benefits via the link below