Fire Engineer – Rail (UK-Wide)
About Our Client
Our client is committed to redefining the boundaries of ambition. They focus on creating responsible, transformative places that deliver a positive impact for people, communities, and society.
Their Consult business combines leading technical expertise with outstanding project delivery capability to unlock the full potential of every project.
The Opportunity
As part of the continued growth of their Transportation division, our client is seeking an experienced Fire Engineer to join their expanding Rail team.
This is a remote role, and the successful candidate can be based anywhere in the UK.
Their values guide how they work and the people they bring on board :
* Safety first – Going home safe and well
* Client focus – Deliver on our promise
* Integrity – Always do the right thing
* Create opportunity – Enabling people to excel
Your Responsibilities
You will play a key role in delivering safe, compliant, and high-quality fire engineering solutions across rail projects, including :
* Coordinating work with contractors and Network Rail
* Liaising with route engineers and other technical disciplines
* Leading the design, installation, and commissioning of fire systems
* Applying a strong understanding of fire engineering codes and standards (e.g., LPC, BAFE) with relevant certifications
* Developing and reviewing fire strategies and engineered solutions
* Providing assurance on fire system design and commissioning activities
* Providing assurance for fire strategies and designs for managed and unmanned stations, including where risk-based or performance-based approaches are used
* Supporting engineering and development assurance to ensure schemes are safe, affordable, and aligned with programme needs
* Using risk identification and evaluation methods (e.g., HAZOP, QRA)
* Acting as, or supporting, the project engineer to ensure method statements for site works and surveys are produced to required standards
About You
To thrive in this role, you will bring :
* Experience applying key codes and standards such as BS 9992 and BS 9999
* Professional membership or accreditation through bodies such as CIBSE or IET
* A degree in Fire Engineering or a closely related discipline
* Membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers (MIFireE)
* Chartered Fire Engineer (CEng) status via the Institution of Fire Engineers
Ardour Associates values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and / or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary / contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
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