Fire Engineer

Responsibilities

• Provide fire safety support for estate management activities and small works across fissile and non-fissile sites
• Review proposed works to ensure fire safety considerations are integrated
• Advise on fire safety implications of estate changes, refurbishments, and maintenance
• Undertake detailed reviews of fire safety assets including fire dampers, sprinkler systems, detection and alarm systems, and compartmentation
• Assess condition, performance, and compliance of fire safety systems
• Support the development of site-wide fire safety standards and specifications
• Engage with estate teams and technical specialists to produce risk reports and recommended actions

Requirements

• Level 4 Diploma (or equivalent) in a fire-related discipline
• Membership of a recognised professional body (e.g., IFE or IFSM)
• Degree in Fire Engineering or a related subject
• In-depth knowledge of Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Approved Document B, and BS 9999
• Experience applying fire safety best practices in operational environments
• Familiarity with Eurocodes, British Standards, and Codes of Practice
• Familiarity with Nuclear Site Licence Conditions and regulatory frameworks
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

About the Company

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries, working across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources.