Nuclear Fire Safety Engineer

1 month ago


Reading Berkshire, United Kingdom Workingmums Full time

For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions.
Fire Safety Engineer
This role will support the production of fire safety cases (delivered by Safety Case colleagues) in accordance with AWE Management Arrangements. This will be at the forefront of a wide variety of work, involving ground-breaking innovation and technical challenges across a wide range of projects associated with:
AWE’s multibillion-pound Capital Programme of new facilities.
Planning future systems in support of the UK’s long-term strategic deterrent.
Maintaining and extending the life of existing facilities.
Decommissioning of redundant facilities.

Generous Relocation Assistance is available where eligible.
AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) offer an attractive salary, market leading contributory pension scheme, ongoing professional development as well as work-based experience, generous holiday entitlement, excellent work/life balance including a 9-day working fortnight and flexible working hours (role dependent). We will consider candidates looking for full time or part time hours. There may be some limited hybrid working, depending on operational requirements.
Interpretation of existing fire strategies (buildings).
Interpretation and understanding of existing Fire Risk Assessments.
Identify & record fire load inventories.
Fire Hazard Identification studies.
Production of Fire Hazard Assessments in support of Safety Cases.
Fire Modelling-. Experience and/or knowledge of fire engineering computer software, i.e. fire & smoke transport modelling, etc (advantageous).
Analysis of the thermal properties of materials

Degree or Postgraduate in a science or engineering based subject or extensive experience in the field.
Knowledge of fire safety legislation and the relevant guidance within the UK.
Good interpersonal/communication skills, report writing and presentation skills.

Knowledge and experience of working on a site containing radiological, chemical and/or explosive hazards (This can be developed in role).
Associate or Graduate Member of IFireE (AIFireE or GIFireE) or have a membership of a relevant professional body (or actively working towards this).

If you're a graduate, recently qualified in Fire (Safety) Engineering (or a similar degree) or have extensive experience in the field of fire safety, this may be the perfect opportunity to kick-start your career as a Fire Safety Engineer.
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