Principal Engineer - Fire Engineering

WSP
Manchester, London
Full timeFunction: Communications, PR & CommunitySkills: ["Presentation","Cross-functional collaboration","Communication","Technical report writing","Project management"]

Lead fire engineering work on major national and international rail and road infrastructure projects, enabling innovative architectural design while protecting building fire safety. Run design information, collaborate with WSP disciplines (facades, acoustics, structures), and present proposals to local authorities and the Fire Service. Help guide design changes to increase safety, while building expertise through a structured programme supporting professional registration toward chartered status.

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Principal Engineer - Fire Engineering

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Job Summary

Lead fire engineering work on major national and international rail and road infrastructure projects, enabling innovative architectural design while protecting building fire safety. Run design information, collaborate with WSP disciplines (facades, acoustics, structures), and present proposals to local authorities and the Fire Service. Help guide design changes to increase safety, while building expertise through a structured programme supporting professional registration toward chartered status.
Location: Manchester, London
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Communications, PR & Community
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Work on rail and road infrastructure projects, supporting safe fire engineering outcomes for building design.
  • •Run through design information and provide input to the design team on changes that improve safety.
  • •Liaise with WSP disciplines including Facades, Acoustics, and Structures.
  • •Present designs to local authorities and the Fire Service.
  • •Progress through training and development including technical report writing, communications, and project management.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Gym MembershipVirtual GpAdditional Leave

Key Requirements

  • •BSc (BEng) or MSc (MEng) in Fire, Structural, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
  • •Experience in the fire engineering consulting industry.
  • •Experience in Rail Fire Engineering.
  • •Ability to run through design information and coordinate with multiple WSP disciplines.
  • •Willingness to work toward professional registration via IFE and other professional organisations.
Experience:Fire engineering consultingRail engineeringInfrastructure projects
Skills:PresentationCross-functional collaborationCommunicationTechnical report writingProject management
Certifications:IFE

Company Brief

WSP
Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
Founded: 1959
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