Fire Detection Engineer

1 month ago


South West England, United Kingdom Balfour Beatty Full time

About the role

Amazing infrastructure isnt the only thing that gets built here. Incredible careers do too. Join our Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick team as a Fire Detection Engineer and you can build something to be proud of here.

About Hinkley Point C

The first new nuclear power station to be built in the UK in over 20 years; Hinkley Point C in Somerset will provide low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes, create thousands of jobs and bring lasting benefits to the UK economy.

Marking a significant milestone in the revitalisation of our nuclear power industry, Hinkley Point C will make a major contribution to the UKs move to reduce carbon emissions. The electricity generated by its two EPR reactors will offset 9 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions a year, or 600 million tonnes over its 60-year lifespan.

What you'll be doing

As a Fire Detection Engineer you will have the following responsibilities,

To provide safety advice and guidance relating to the installation of the Fire
Detection and subsequent systems. To develop the MEH Alliance Joint Venture Fire detection scope delivery strategy. To support the building delivery teams in preparing the documentation required for the installation of the Fire detection and associated works. Ensure the consistent delivery of the Fire detection scope across all the areas and
buildings by providing timely and relevant information to all area and building Promote and maintain health and safety to support a positive Nuclear Safety Risk management and mitigation strategies. Support the planning and training of the blue-collar trades required for the scope. Liaise and coordinate with the execution designers, EPM team and equipment
manufacturers to ensure that the full installation requirements are known and
interfaces are identified and resolved. Liaise and coordinate with the equipment manufacturers regarding product
familiarisation and factory training where required. Liaise with the completions team regarding the process for closing out the MEH
JV obligations prior to handing the scope over to the commissioning team.

Who we're looking for

Do you have?

A Degree in HND /HNC Engineering or suitable experience in construction project Engineering/ management. A good working knowledge of Fire detection installations and aspirating systems An understanding of fire installation standards and principles Up-to-date knowledge of workplace/construction Health and Safety Can achieve a high-level security clearance.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver amazing projects in challenging conditions; developing, managing and maintaining the vital infrastructure and public spaces that modern economies, societies and communities rely on.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasnt rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package thats right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more



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