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Manchester, England, United Kingdom | Epsom, Surrey, England, United Kingdom | Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom | Bristol, Bristol, England, United Kingdom | Birmingham, England, United Kingdom | Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world's most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies, with over 50,000 employees worldwide. At AtkinsRéalis, 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.

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 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 Derby and London offices there is an ambition to grow Fire Engineering teams in the North and Southwest.

Preferred UK locations: Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Epsom, Glasgow, London or Derby.

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

Your role

  • 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 while also supporting junior team members.
  • Support the delivery of project work and keeping track of evolving project milestones and budgets.
  • Keep up to date with regulations and legislation.
  • Support the development of fire strategies.
  • 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 and develop client relationships to develop potential work opportunities.
  • Prepare reports, take part in design team meetings, and liaise with client representatives as required.
  • Support junior team members and act as technical reviewer on project submissions.
Cities & development Engineering

Location

Various locations

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-153893

Salary range

-

About you

  • Engineering degree, preferably fire engineering or alternatively a post graduate qualification in fire engineering (Applicants with different backgrounds also considered).
  • 10+ years in fire engineering roles including roles outside of consultancy.
  • Strong experience working with multiple of fire standards including but not limited to BS9999, NFPA 130, BS9992, EN45545.
  • Demonstrate a strong record of successfully delivering fire strategies.
  • Fire modelling experience will be beneficial.
  • Working towards chartered fire engineer status.
  • Ability to obtain security clearance, ideally without caveats would be highly beneficial.
  • A flexible approach to the working environment and willingness to travel will be a positive advantage.
  • Good commercial awareness and customer focused.
  • Ability to collate information and have a clear and structured approach to report writing.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

Be rewarded. Find out more.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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