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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