Fire Safety Engineer

Location: Knutsford, Newcastle, or Birchwood (UK)

About Us

We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed - today and into the future. We offer exciting opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team that strives to do the right thing for our people, clients, and communities.

• Our people are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to attract and retain top talent. In addition to expected benefits, UK employees receive:
• Free single medical cover and digital GP service
• Family-friendly benefits, including enhanced parental leave pay
• Free membership to employee assistance and parental programs
• Reimbursement for professional development and memberships
• Opportunities to give back through volunteering, matched funding, and charitable donations
• A flexible working environment that encourages a work-life balance
• Structured career progression with access to mentoring and coaching programs

About the Opportunity

We are currently recruiting a Fire Safety Engineer to join our Nuclear Power Engineering and Technical Services Business. In this role, you will work in both client-facing and internal positions, delivering major programme and project management capabilities throughout the project lifecycle. We are committed to delivering safe, high-quality, and on-time solutions through innovation and collaboration.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, supporting the safety and security of nuclear facilities. The successful candidate will be involved in the design, analysis, and assurance of fire safety systems, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and best practices. You will have the chance to develop your expertise in nuclear fire safety and work closely with regulatory bodies, engineering teams, and project managers.

You will play a key role in ensuring that fire safety measures are integrated into nuclear projects from their inception, through detailed design, construction, and into operation. Your work will have a direct impact on safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop fire safety design solutions, including evacuation plans, detection, suppression, alarms, compartmentalisation, and firefighting access.
• Ensure designs align with industry best practices, policies, and procedures, incorporating operational experience and lessons learned.
• Plan and execute fire protection system designs, ensuring timely and high-quality project deliverables.
• Prepare and coordinate assessments and analysis across engineering, project management, and documentation functions.
• Support nuclear safety case assurance throughout projects and programmes
• Conduct risk assessments and hazard evaluations to identify and mitigate potential fire safety risks.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to integrate fire safety solutions into broader engineering and design frameworks.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and development to junior engineers and adjacent disciplines.
• Liaise with clients, regulatory bodies, and stakeholders to ensure compliance with UK nuclear safety standards.
• Stay up to date with emerging fire safety technologies, industry advancements, and regulatory changes to continuously improve best practices.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Degree qualified (or equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline.
• Chartered, or working towards chartership with the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE).
• Experience in designing fire suppression, smoke control, fire barriers, alarms, and detection systems.
• Knowledge of UK fire safety regulations (e.g., BS 9999 and BS 9990).
• Understanding of UK nuclear site licensing, safety assessment principles, and regulatory guidance.
• Experience interacting with regulators such as ONR or HSE.
• Familiarity with fire modelling tools (e.g., CFAST or similar).
• Proven team leadership and mentoring experience.
• Experience in nuclear fire safety assessment, including both nuclear and conventional fire safety management.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop innovative fire safety solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex fire safety concepts to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Our Culture

We are committed to safety, integrity, inclusion, and diversity. People are at the heart of our business, and we support one another through a culture of care. We champion positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

We embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We believe that when we are inclusive, we are more connected, and when we are diverse, we are more creative. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, including those of different ages, abilities, gender identities, races, faiths, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Our Global Employee Networks promote inclusion and diversity across our organisation.

We offer flexible working arrangements, recognizing that a positive work-life balance helps our employees thrive both professionally and personally. Our collaborative work environment encourages innovation, professional growth, and shared success.

Our commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility ensures that our work not only meets the highest industry standards but also contributes positively to the communities and environments in which we operate. We take pride in creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and has opportunities to grow.

If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our team for assistance.

Why Join Us?

• Work on high-profile nuclear projects that make a real difference in ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
• Be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Enjoy access to industry-leading training and career development opportunities.
• Thrive in a workplace that embraces diversity, inclusion, and flexible working.
• Benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that supports your professional and personal well-being.

Travel: Yes, up to 10% of the time

Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of fire safety in the nuclear sector!

If you are interested, apply on the link below.