Fire Protection Engineer

2 weeks ago


Gloucestershire UK, South West England, United Kingdom Vulcain Engineering - UK Full time

Do you have the energy to transform?


Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact supporting the UK Government’s strategy of Net Zero 2050?


Vulcain Engineering Group provides Engineering consultancy services across multiple Industry sectors on a global scale. With operations in 40 countries and employing over 2700 staff worldwide, our business responds to the needs of our clients by providing expertise in the form of high added value engineering services. Our UK business, is well positioned within the UK Nuclear industry. By consistently delivering exemplary outcomes for our customers the Group has seen steady growth and expansion.


We now have exciting permanent opportunities for motivated and suitably qualified Fire Protection Engineer to join our Technical Communities based in the South West of England. Join us and be part of making a valuable contribution to the mega-infrastructure, Nuclear New Build project at Hinkley Point C (HPC).


Job Role Requirements


Identification of Risks

Using the 3D model, calculation methodologies and fire requirements issued by the architect engineer or the client:

  • Analysing the 3D model and identification of the various combustible materials present in each area
  • Performing temperature change calculations over time for a simulated fire (modelling of various situations using the MAGIC software)
  • Assessing the risk of damage to certain systems (functional redundancy)
  • Monitoring and including in the models the changes issued by all the engineering teams (change of positioning of cable trays, electrical cabinets, ventilation ducts, etc.)


Fire Protection

  • Recommending protection solutions to prevent an outbreak of fire or to make it improbable
  • Dividing all buildings into zones for fire protection purposes.
  • Recommending fire detection and firefighting methods for the quickest possible detection and response.
  • Performing fire protection calculations using specific software.
  • Assessing and providing justifications for departures from BS9999


Qualifications, Knowledge & Key Skills

  • Qualification to degree level or equivalent specializing in safety and/or fire protection technologies
  • Knowledge of ETC-F (EPR technical code for fire)
  • Knowledge of and experience with UK Fire Regulations including BS9999
  • Calculations relating to fire protection and ability to work with calculation tools
  • Ability to propose fire protection and detection solutions
  • Software knowledge: Microsoft office (word, excel, powerpoint, outlook), MAGIC software, 3D viewer (Naviswork,)



Benefits

  • Hybrid working
  • Private medical & dental insurance
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Matched Pension scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Training and development
  • Employee referral scheme
  • Enhanced company sick pay
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Travel & Life Insurance
  • Employee assistance program



Due to the nature of the work, candidates will be required to undergo a Basic Security clearance (BPSS).



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