We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready! In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world. When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2024 and beyond… To find out more about our Fire Engineering business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/services/fire-engineering YOUR NEW ROLE, WHAT’S INVOLVED? Our projects include small-scale projects to very large-scale projects. WSP have been and are 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 (NR) refurbishment projects. We are also involved in number of Road Tunnels projects in the UK and the Middle East. YOUR TEAM 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. The WSP Rail Fire Engineering Team; with a supportive leadership, is made up of individuals with all levels of experience and are based in multiple locations. As a very collaborative, cooperative one team approach we collectively have extensive knowledge in fire safety engineering in Railways and Road infrastructure and all other associated ancillary buildings. We develop fire engineering design for Rail and Road infrastructure from concept design stage through to construction, assurance and commissioning as well as carrying out fire risk assessments and finding solutions for retrofitting within existing and challenging infrastructures. We strive to build the unthinkable with a can do, solution conscious, positive attitude towards work. 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. WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE + Process of Rail infrastructure and Road Tunnel design and planning; + 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 BS5306 and escape lighting to BS5266 – part1 + Have a relevant qualification in fire 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 WSP welcomes applications for part time and flexible working and would be happy to discuss potential options with you as part of your application. \#LI-JP1 **We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!** In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world. When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/who-we-are) **WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU** **Work-life balance?** WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself. Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK. **Inclusivity & Diversity?** We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential. **Health & Wellbeing?** We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation. **Flex your time?** For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you. **Your development?** We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring. **APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!** **\#WeAreWSP** _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._ _Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date._