Rail and Road Fire Risk Assessor

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

Our projects include small‑scale projects to very large‑scale projects. WSP has been and is involved with several high‑profile projects including High Speed 2 (HS2) stations;
Old Oak Common, Curzon Street and Euston, HS2 Tunnels, Crossrail stations, numerous London Underground (LU) and Network Rail () refurbishment projects. We are also involved in a number of Road Tunnel projects in the UK and the Middle East.

Fire Engineering is an integral part of developing all Infrastructure designs. At WSP we are looking for people to join our high performing, dynamic and enthusiastic Railways Fire Engineering Team.

To meet the ever‑growing demand, we are looking for individuals with knowledge and experience in Railways and Road Tunnels Fire Engineering and Fire Risk Assessments.

• Use of the Technical Guidance and Standards in the field of Fire Safety in Rail, Road and other buildings infrastructure.
• An understanding of implementation of regulatory reform fire safety order and CD352 tunnel systems design.
• An understanding of the principle of building evacuation within rail and road environments.
• Assisting with fire safety risk assessments and surveying systems such as fire alarm and detection BS 5839 parts 1 and part 8, fire suppression systems and facilities for firefighter intervention (fire hydrant designs) for compliance.
• Technical knowledge and abilities in setting out portable fire suppression to BS 5306 and escape lighting to BS 5266 – part 1.
• Have a relevant qualification in fire risk assessment (PAS 79 or equivalent) not essential.
• A general knowledge in Fire Engineering or another applicable engineering experience (e.g. Fire alarm design and installation, building surveying, or building facilities).
• Able to understand a brief from the project lead and complete tasks within time and budget.
• Willing to learn and grow into the role of a risk assessor and complete assessments.
• An appreciation of clients’ needs, and able to communicate effectively with clients.
• Willing to work away from home and occasionally at night.

Join our close‑knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

Apply now to take part in shaping the future of rail and road safety.

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long‑lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging  have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.

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