Fire Engineer – Design Assurance

Turner & Townsend are recruiting for an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of fire engineering design assurance across a portfolio of complex projects, including both fissile and non-fissile environments.

Responsibilities

• Undertake independent review of fire engineering designs to ensure alignment with project requirements and applicable standards
• Provide assurance on both fissile and non-fissile project designs, identifying risks, gaps and opportunities for improvement
• Review fire strategies, calculations, and supporting documentation as part of the design assurance process
• Apply a risk-proportionate approach to design review, ensuring solutions are practical, compliant and aligned with project constraints
• Support project teams in resolving technical fire safety issues and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies
• Provide expert technical input on fire engineering matters across project lifecycle stages
• Advise on compliance with relevant legislation, standards and best practice guidance
• Support multidisciplinary teams in integrating fire safety requirements into overall design solutions
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure fire safety considerations are clearly understood and appropriately implemented
• Liaise with internal teams, clients and external stakeholders to communicate fire safety risks and design considerations
• Produce clear, concise technical reports outlining findings, recommendations and required actions
• Contribute to project reviews, technical workshops and assurance processes
• Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable

Qualifications

• Level 5 Diploma (or equivalent) in fire engineering
• Membership of a recognised professional body (e.g. Institute of Fire Engineers)
• Ability to review and interpret fire engineering designs and technical documentation
• In-depth knowledge of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Approved Document B, and BS 9999
• Familiarity with relevant Eurocodes, British Standards, Codes of Practice and guidance documents
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills
• Ability to adopt a risk‑proportionate and pragmatic approach to fire safety challenges
• Proven ability to influence and engage across multidisciplinary teams
• Degree in Fire Engineering
• Familiarity with Nuclear Site Licence Conditions and associated regulatory frameworks
• Wider experience in fire engineering in commercial, industrial and residential premises

Turner & Townsend is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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