Associate and Associate Director - Fire Engineering

Associate and Associate Director - Fire Engineering

4 weeks ago – Be among the first 25 applicants

As an Associate 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, and many international engagements. The goal is to enable innovative architectural design while maintaining robust fire safety standards.

• Run through design information and liaise with other WSP disciplines such as facades, acoustics and structures.
• Present designs to local authorities and the Fire Service.
• Advise the design team on changes that improve the safety of the building.
• Assist with professional registration via IFE and other organisations.

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

• BSc (BEng) or MSc (MEng) in Fire, Structural, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Extensive experience within the fire engineering consulting industry.
• Flexible to work from any of our UK major offices.

• Hybrid working – up to two days a week from home.
• Work‑life balance support and a “WSP My Hour” for personal activities.
• Health & well‑being programmes, including a Virtual GP service and a Gymflex scheme.
• Inclusive culture and equal opportunities for all.

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria – please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.