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Senior / Principal Fire Engineer

SYSTRA London; Birmingham; Leeds; Manchester; York; Newcastle; Reading, United KingdomHybridFull Time

Key Notes

A relevant engineering degree, postgraduate fire-engineering qualification and experience in similar work are sought for this technical leadership role. You’ll manage fire-engineering commissions from proposals through delivery, combining modelling, risk assessments and design verification with client advice. The permanent hybrid position is available across seven UK offices and includes construction-stage visits.

What You'll Work On

  • Lead fire-engineering commissions from fee proposals through delivery, managing client relationships and the technical work required for each project.
  • Prepare fire analysis, modelling, risk assessments and reports, and review design solutions against relevant legislation and fire engineering standards.
  • Advise during construction visits and direct technical contributors, coordinating design verification and developing further technical and commercial work opportunities.

Why This Role Matters

  • Fire-engineering clients need reasoned strategies and verified designs, with modelling, risk assessment and technical review providing evidence for decisions about the proposed fire-safety approach.
  • Construction-stage questions can affect the application of fire designs, with site advice connecting the engineering assumptions and selected methods to issues encountered during delivery.

What They Are Looking For

  • Qualification: Applicants need bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical, structural, civil or a similar engineering field.
  • Qualification: Applicants need postgraduate qualification in fire engineering.
  • Experience: Applicants need broad experience in a comparable role and strong knowledge of design and construction standards.
  • Stakeholder: Applicants need professional-body involvement and tactful communication with clients and technical stakeholders.

SYSTRA

45 open jobs

SYSTRA is a global engineering and consultancy group providing rail and urban-mobility planning, design and infrastructure advice. Its teams contribute to projects including the Grand Paris Express and Dubai Metro’s Blue Line, supporting the development of metro systems and passenger rail networks.

Sector
Transport Authority & Advisory
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
1957
Operating Regions
Europe, North America, Middle East & North Africa
Employees
10,001-25,000

Frequently Asked Questions

  • This role is Hybrid, based in London; Birmingham; Leeds; Manchester; York; Newcastle; Reading, United Kingdom.

  • Yes, this is a Full-time position.

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