Principal Fire Safety Engineer

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Negotiable

Permanent

Description

Principal Fire Safety Engineer
Location: Reading / Basingstoke area
Salary: £58,500 - £92,000 per annum

We are seeking a Principal Fire Safety Engineer to lead a team of fire assessors and support the development of nuclear safety cases. This role offers a unique opportunity to tackle technical challenges across projects that range from the construction of new facilities to decommissioning older ones.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead fire safety assessments, develop fire strategies, and produce Fire Hazard Assessments for nuclear safety cases.
Collaborate with facility and project managers to deliver efficient, cost-effective fire engineering solutions.
Manage and guide a small team of fire assessors.
Engage with senior management and regulators on fire safety engineering matters.
Provide technical leadership on fire modelling, thermal properties, and design fire specifications.
Requirements:

Degree or postgraduate qualification in a science or engineering discipline.
Proven experience in fire safety and fire-engineered solutions.
Knowledge of UK fire safety legislation and fire engineering software.
Strong interpersonal, report writing, and presentation skills.
Desirable:

Chartered engineer status or working towards it.
Membership of IFireE (MIFireE) or similar professional body.
Benefits:

Generous Annual Leave: 270 hours, including bank holidays, plus every other Friday off.
Flexible Working: Opportunities for part-time hours and some limited hybrid working.
Career Development: Access to mentors, funding for professional memberships, and continuous training.
Pension Scheme: Company contributions of 9% to 13%, depending on your own contribution.
Health & Wellbeing: Life assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, and Occupational Health Services.
Work-Life Balance: Paid time off and flexible work arrangements to support your personal and professional life.
This is a rewarding opportunity to apply your expertise in a role that supports critical national projects. Join us and make a difference. Apply now!

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful
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