Rail and Road Fire Risk Assessor

Rail and Road Fire Risk Assessor (Entry Level – L3 FRA Certificated)
WSP - United Kingdom & Ireland

At WSP, you will contribute to landmark projects, including HS2 stations, Crossrail, London Underground, Network Rail refurbishment, and road tunnel projects. As part of our dynamic Rail and Road Fire Engineering Team, you will develop fire engineering design from concept through construction, assurance, commissioning, and carry out fire risk assessments and retrofitting solutions.

• Process rail infrastructure and road tunnel design and planning
• Use technical guidance and standards in fire safety for rail, road, and building infrastructure
• Apply regulatory reforms (Fire Safety Order, CD352 tunnel systems design)
• Understand building evacuation principles within rail and road environments
• Assist with fire safety risk assessments and survey systems such as fire alarm and detection (BS 5839 parts 1 and
  8), fire suppression, and facilities for firefighter intervention (fire hydrant designs) for compliance
• Technical knowledge of portable fire suppression (BS 5306) and escape lighting (BS 5266 – part
  1)
• Relevant qualification in fire risk assessment (e.g., PAS 79) not essential
• General knowledge in Fire Engineering or similar engineering experience (e.g., fire alarm design, building surveying)
• Ability to understand a brief from the project lead and deliver tasks within time and budget
• Willingness to learn and grow into a risk assessor role and complete assessments
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and appreciate their needs
• Willingness to work away from home and occasionally at night

Hybrid working policy offers flexibility to work from home up to two days a week and collaborate in modern UK offices.

WSP welcomes applicants from varied backgrounds and encourages authenticity and respect. Employee resource groups promote a culture of inclusion.

Access to the Thrive programme, virtual GP services, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme, and menopause support package.

“WSP My Hour” allows you to take one hour each day for personal activities with flexibility to make up time.

Training, mentoring, and Chartership opportunities are provided to support growth.

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.

Entry level

Full-time

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