Associate Fire Engineer | Full Time | UK Locations | Competitive Salary

AtkinsRéalis is looking for an Associate Fire Engineer to join its Building Design Practice.

This is a full-time role with flexible UK locations. Preferred locations include Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Epsom, Glasgow, London and Derby.

You will work as part of a national team of design professionals. The team delivers fire engineering design solutions for clients across several sectors. These include Cities and Development, Commercial, Energy, Residential and Transportation.

The role will suit a senior Fire Engineer who wants to develop their career in a multi-sector practice. You will manage your own projects and work with other senior team members. You will also help develop the team and strengthen technical skills.

AtkinsRéalis wants to grow its Fire Engineering teams in the North and South West. Sensible expansion, rather than the usual corporate ritual of declaring “growth” and hoping the office plants applaud.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver fire engineering projects: Manage projects from start to finish.
• Work across sectors: Support work in residential, rail, energy, commercial and development projects.
• Support fire safety standards: Help projects meet relevant fire safety standards and codes.
• Manage project plans: Track milestones, budgets and delivery needs.
• Support junior staff: Guide junior team members and review their work.
• Keep up to date: Follow changes in fire safety rules, regulations and legislation.
• Develop fire strategies: Support the design and delivery of clear fire strategies.
• Assess fire risks: Identify fire-related project risks and help reduce them.
• Review installations: Comment on the quality of fire safety-related installations.
• Support bids: Prepare tenders for new work.
• Build client links: Develop client relationships and support future work.
• Write reports: Prepare clear reports and project documents.
• Attend meetings: Take part in design team meetings and client discussions.
• Review submissions: Act as a technical reviewer on project submissions.

About You

AtkinsRéalis is looking for an experienced Fire Engineer with strong technical and project skills.

You should have:

• Relevant degree: An engineering degree, ideally in fire engineering.
• Postgraduate study: A postgraduate fire engineering qualification may also be suitable.
• Alternative background: Applicants from different backgrounds may be considered.
• Fire engineering experience: At least 10 years’ experience in fire engineering roles.
• Broad sector experience: Experience may include consultancy and non-consultancy roles.
• Standards knowledge: Strong experience with fire standards such as BS9999, NFPA 130, BS9992 and EN45545.
• Fire strategy experience: A clear record of delivering fire strategies.
• Fire modelling: Fire modelling experience would be useful.
• Chartered progress: Working towards Chartered Fire Engineer status.
• Security clearance: Ability to obtain security clearance would be beneficial.
• Travel flexibility: Willingness to travel when needed.
• Commercial awareness: A good understanding of clients, budgets and project value.
• Customer focus: The ability to build strong client relationships.
• Report writing: A clear and structured approach to writing reports.

What AtkinsRéalis Offers

AtkinsRéalis is a global design, engineering and project management consultancy. It has more than 50,000 employees worldwide.

The company works with clients and partners to support infrastructure, energy systems and the built environment.

Benefits and support include:

• Career development: Training and professional development opportunities.
• Hybrid working: A culture that supports flexible and hybrid working.
• Flexible holidays: Holiday options to support work and personal life.
• Competitive salary: A salary package designed to reflect the role.
• Employee rewards: Access to employee reward options.
• Tailored benefits: Benefits that can support health, wellbeing, finance and lifestyle needs.
• Inclusive policies: Family-friendly and inclusive employment policies.
• Supportive culture: A workplace focused on collaboration and belonging.
• Employee groups: Resource groups to support staff from different backgrounds.
• Major projects: The chance to work on projects that support long-term impact.

How to Apply

Apply through the AtkinsRéalis recruitment process.

The role is full time and can be based in several UK locations.

Preferred locations include:

• Manchester
• Birmingham
• Bristol
• Epsom
• Glasgow
• London
• Derby

This role may require security clearance. If needed, this will be discussed at interview.

Offers may depend on gaining the right level of clearance. The vetting process is managed by United Kingdom Security Vetting. Candidates may need to show proof of UK residency for 5 years or more.

Do not include details of any current or previous security clearance in your CV or application.

Application Tips

Use your CV to show strong Fire Engineer experience across fire strategy, design review, project delivery and client work. Mention the fire standards you have used, such as BS9999, NFPA 130, BS9992 or EN45545. Keep your examples clear and practical. Show how you manage budgets, support junior staff and deliver safe, high-quality project work.