Fire Systems Engineer

Job Title: Fire Systems Engineer

Location: Birmingham or London

Joining Arup

Arup is a multi–disciplinary firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants, and technical specialists, working across every aspect of today’s-built environment. Together we help our clients solve their most complex challenges – turning exciting ideas into tangible reality as we strive to find a better way and shape a better world.

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The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Fire Systems Engineer for our London, Birmingham or Nottingham offices with existing MEP knowledge. This role is open due to our growing portfolio of exciting projects and to assist in the development of our fire safety systems team. 

You will be working with a creative, innovative, multi-cultural, and self-motivated team of fire safety consultants throughout the UK and Middle East. The successful candidate will complement our fire safety consultants by assisting with implementing the fire engineering design, reviewing installations and witnessing the commissioning of fire life safety systems on our projects. We are working with Arup Fire engineering teams located in 20 offices around the World.

The successful candidate will form part of the project team on various projects ranging from primary healthcare to large national infrastructure whilst working with the wider team as necessary. The role will involve interactive and joint working with our fire engineers and with colleagues throughout the multidisciplinary teams at Arup. The role will include developing and reviewing fire strategies, to work with our fire safety system specialists to integrate fire safety systems and fire strategy needs into detailed design information and inspect, witness or test the installations on site.

The role gives the opportunity to travel to our 12 UK offices or further afield as projects require. The projects will be diverse, exciting and range from conceptual fire strategy development to handing over landmark projects in the built environment.

You’ll be expected to:

• implement and investigate appropriate legislation and design guidance for use on your projects
• understand the total fire concept: from the client brief through to construction and operation
• ensure (under guidance in many instances) the appropriate selection of assessment methods and that they are within their boundaries and limitations of the application

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve

Is this role right for you?

If so, you’ll have:

• excellent working knowledge of MEP systems and a general appreciation of fire safety systems
•  honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject and relevant industry experience
• registered with a relevant professional institution such as the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers or the Institution of Fire Engineers and should be working towards gaining Chartered / Incorporated Engineer / Engineering Technician status
• excellent report writing and communication skills

Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Marek Mazurowski at marek.mazurowski@arup.com

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What we offer you 

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence. 

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Marek Mazurowski at marek.mazurowski@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

To understand what to expect next, please visit https://www.arup.com/careers/arup-careers-uk-application-process

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