Overview

Associate and Associate Director - Fire Engineering at WSP in the UK and Ireland. Join to apply for the Associate and Associate Director - Fire Engineering role at WSP in the UK and Ireland.Job DescriptionWhat if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.Your New Role, What’s Involved

As an Associate Fire Engineer, you’ll typically be working on a variety of projects at once from a University in Scotland to a high-rise residential tower in London, with plenty of international projects. All with the same goal of enabling innovative architectural design without compromising on the fire safety of the building.You’ll be running through design information, liaising with other WSP disciplines such as Facades, Acoustics and Structures, presenting designs to local authorities and the Fire Service, and helping to inform the design team about what changes could be made to increase the safety of the building.There is a lot to learn and you are likely to be guided through a variation of software packages, fire standards, team briefings and client updates from the start. We are a friendly team and regularly get together for social events. We will assist the successful candidate toward professional registration via IFE and other professional organisations.Qualifications

At WSP, we have multiple opportunities for our fire engineers to grow via a bespoke programme designed to provide professional skills and specialist technical development opportunities. The programme is supported by our senior leadership team and is tailored to give you the support, guidance and development opportunities you need to work towards chartered status or equivalent professional qualifications. The structured programme includes but is not limited to training in:Technical report writingTeam specific technical skillsProject management (introduction and advanced)Influential communicationsCommercial conceptsCollaborate team challengeContinuous ImprovementWe’d love to hear from you if you haveYou will have a BSc (BEng) or MSc (MEng) in Fire, Structural, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. Must have extensive experience within the fire engineering consulting industry. This role can be based from any of our UK major offices.Company and Benefits (highlights)

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. We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms with over 72,800 people and 9,000+ professionals across the UK and Ireland.What’s in It For You?Work-life balance with hybrid working policy (flexibility to work from home two days a week and modern offices across the UK).Inclusivity and Belonging and a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.Health and Wellbeing initiatives including Thrive programme, Virtual GP, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex up to 40% off gym memberships, menopause support.Flex your time with WSP My Hour and other flexible working arrangements, additional leave options, and use of bank holidays to suit you.Development opportunities through training, mentoring, and Chartership support.How to Apply#WeAreWSP encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity. Disability Confident leader – we will interview all disabled applicants who meet essential criteria; please request workplace adjustments if needed.Seniority level

Mid-Senior levelEmployment type

Full-timeJob function

Engineering and Information TechnologyIndustries: Professional ServicesEdinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 month ago

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