Engineer - Fire Engineering

Engineer – Fire Engineering (WSP)

The Engineer – Fire Engineering role offers an opportunity to work across diverse projects, from academic institutions in Scotland to high‑rise residential towers in London, enabling innovative architectural design while ensuring optimal fire safety.

• Run through design information and liaise with internal WSP disciplines such as Facades, Acoustics, and Structures.
• Present designs to local authorities and the Fire Service, and advise the design team on safety improvements.
• Develop proficiency in fire engineering software, standards, and client briefings, while contributing to team collaboration and social events.
• Assist with professional registration via IFE and other professional organisations.

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

• BSc (BEng) or MSc (MEng) in Fire, Structural, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience with in the fire engineering consulting industry.
• The role can be based from any of our UK major offices.

• Hybrid working policy—two days a week from home with opportunities to collaborate in modern offices.
• Work‑life balance initiatives, including “WSP My Hour” and flexible leave options.
• Inclusivity & belonging focus, with employee resource groups supporting diverse backgrounds.
• Health & wellbeing support via Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, Gymflex scheme, and comprehensive menopause support package.

WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, with over 72,800 passionate people dedicated to creating lasting impacts through innovation, integrity, and inclusion.

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.