Overview

Principal Engineer - Fire Engineering at WSP in the UK & Ireland

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Your New Role, What’s Involved

As a Principal Fire Engineer, you’ll typically work on a variety of projects at once—from a university in Scotland to a high-rise residential tower in London, with plenty of international projects. The goal is to enable innovative architectural design without compromising the fire safety of the building.

You’ll run through design information, liaise with other WSP disciplines such as Facades, Acoustics and Structures, present designs to local authorities and the Fire Service, and help inform the design team about changes that could increase building safety.

There is a structured path toward professional registration via the IFE and other professional organisations, supported by senior leadership. You will be guided through software, fire standards, team briefings and client updates from the start.

Qualifications

You will have a BSc (BEng) or MSc (MEng) in Fire, Structural, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. Must have experience within the fire engineering consulting industry. This role can be based from any of our UK major offices.

We offer a bespoke development programme to grow technical and professional skills, with training in areas such as:

• Technical report writing
• Team specific technical skills
• Project management (introductory and advanced)
• Influential communications
• Commercial concepts
• Collaborate team challenges
• Continuous improvement

What We Offer

Work-life balance with hybrid working policy to work from home two days a week and collaboration in modern offices across the UK. We champion inclusivity and belonging, health and wellbeing, flexible working, and development opportunities toward Chartership or equivalent qualifications. We also provide benefits such as a Virtual GP service, workplace adjustments, gym membership support, menopause assistance, and the WSP My Hour program for flexible time management.

Our global team includes tens of thousands of employees united by a culture of innovation, integrity and inclusion.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, with a presence across the UK and Ireland and a global network dedicated to creating positive, long-lasting impacts in communities.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. If you require workplace adjustments, please let us know during the application process.