Rail Project Engineer - Fire

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site .

Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

At Mace we are growing our Transportation division, and we have an exciting opportunity for a Fire Engineer to join our Rail team. This role offers remote working.

Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are :

• Safety first - Going home safe and well
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise
• Integrity - Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel

• Co-ordination of work with other contractors and network rail.
• Liaison with route engineers (discipline).
• Substantial experience in the design, installation and commissioning of fire systems.
• Comprehensive understanding of codes and standards pertaining to the design of fire systems which shall include evidence of passing relevant courses such as LPC / BAFE etc.
• Substantial experience in the design and review of fire strategies and engineering solutions
• Assurance of Fire Systems (limited to system design and commissioning).
• Assurance of fire strategy and designs which are based on following prescriptive guidance and does not include any performance-based design or smoke control and excludes managed stations
• Assurance of all fire strategies / designs for managed stations or where some aspects of risk analysis or performance-based approach has been adopted
• Participate in all engineering and development assurance activities so that they result in schemes that are affordable, and that meet programme requirements in a safe & environmentally responsible manner for time, cost and quality.
• Use risk  evaluation methods (e.g. HAZOP, QRA etc.), as suitable, to evaluate and compare options.
• Act as or liaise with the appropriate project engineer so that method statements for site works and surveys are produced and approved to the required standards.

• Experience in the use and application of codes and standards such as BS 9992, BS 9999
• Professional membership or accreditation via a relevant body such as CIBSE / IET.
• Degree in Fire Engineering or a similar discipline
• Member of the Institution of Fire Engineers (MIFireE)
• Chartered Fire Engineer registered with the Institution of Fire Engineers (CEng)

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

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