Fire Engineer at Buro Happold in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

design meetings

design support

fire modelling

client care

project management

financial management

Represent Buro Happold Fire Engineering at design team meetings, both internal and externally.
Inform and support the building design aspirations, functionality and architectural form throughout the design process
Carry out and review fire engineering calculations including smoke modelling and evacuation analysis from simple hand calculations to complex 3D computational modelling (previous CFD experience is welcome but not essential).
Become involved with client care and general consultancy on projects.
Work with the team to project manage fire engineering projects.
Become responsible for the financial performance of projects, including invoicing and financial monitoring of projects.

Requirements

design approval

engineering degree

fire engineering

fire protection

uk projects

stakeholder management

Track record of gaining agreement for prescriptive and performance-based design solutions from approving authorities.
Higher education qualification in engineering or in a fire safety related subject.
Demonstrable professional experience in delivering fire and life safety designs and fire engineered solutions for UK-based projects.
Build knowledge to be able to identify and specify appropriate fixed fire protection systems, i.e. automatic fire detection and/or suppression to support fire engineering design solutions.

Benefits

Generous company pension scheme.
A strong commitment to your continuous development. Whatever stage in your career, we have a learning and development programme that will enable and empower you.
Attractive salary and benefits package including life assurance and income protection.
Enhanced parenthood leave policies
Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions
Flexible benefits including cycle scheme, dental insurance, optical cover, travel insurance, season ticket loans, and corporate discounts
3pm finish on the last Friday of the month
A commitment to your wellbeing through a comprehensive employee assistance programme and wellbeing activities A supportive and inclusive environment that will welcome you through social and outreach activities from the Young Employees Forum to mentoring
Holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum (exclusive of bank holidays) and flexible holiday arrangements.
Hybrid working arrangements.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Since 1976

Year Established

The company was founded in 1976, marking its entrance into the engineering consultancy industry.

20+ Countries

Global Presence

The company operates internationally, delivering innovative solutions across over 20 countries globally.

excels in providing creative and sustainable solutions for complex projects.
serves a diverse range of sectors.
projects include large-scale infrastructure, high-end residential, and innovative commercial buildings.
recognized for its expertise in structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering.
portfolio includes iconic projects such as the Sydney Opera House renewal and London's Crossrail.
innovative, sustainable design is central to the company’s approach, incorporating cutting-edge technologies.
delivers solutions that enhance the built environment.

Culture + Values

We work with integrity, honesty and transparency.
We are a collaborative, people-focused business.
We embrace diversity of thought and background.
We are passionate about our work and delivering value for clients.
We encourage continuous learning and development.
We are committed to innovation and excellence.
We take responsibility for our actions and outcomes.

Environment + Sustainability

2030 Goal

Net Zero Carbon Target

The company is committed to achieving net zero carbon by the year 2030, showcasing a strong dedication to environmental sustainability,

helps clients achieve carbon neutrality through energy-efficient solutions
offers a range of services to reduce environmental impact, including sustainability consultancy and building performance analysis
actively reduces their own carbon footprint through operations and supply chain management
integrates sustainability into all project stages to ensure long-term environmental benefits

Inclusion & Diversity

Our commitment to gender parity is evident in our efforts to achieve equal representation at all levels of the organization.
We consistently track and report on gender diversity and other key inclusion metrics to ensure progress and accountability.
To address gender diversity in senior roles, we provide leadership development programs designed to support diversity in upper management.

Articles

Careers – Gradcracker ‘About Us’

ArchDaily – Expertise overview

Reddit – Thoughts on Buro Happold work culture

Role

Description

design meetings

design support

fire modelling

client care

project management

financial management

Represent Buro Happold Fire Engineering at design team meetings, both internal and externally.
Inform and support the building design aspirations, functionality and architectural form throughout the design process
Carry out and review fire engineering calculations including smoke modelling and evacuation analysis from simple hand calculations to complex 3D computational modelling (previous CFD experience is welcome but not essential).
Become involved with client care and general consultancy on projects.
Work with the team to project manage fire engineering projects.
Become responsible for the financial performance of projects, including invoicing and financial monitoring of projects.

Requirements

design approval

engineering degree

fire engineering

fire protection

uk projects

stakeholder management

Track record of gaining agreement for prescriptive and performance-based design solutions from approving authorities.
Higher education qualification in engineering or in a fire safety related subject.
Demonstrable professional experience in delivering fire and life safety designs and fire engineered solutions for UK-based projects.
Build knowledge to be able to identify and specify appropriate fixed fire protection systems, i.e. automatic fire detection and/or suppression to support fire engineering design solutions.

Benefits

Generous company pension scheme.
A strong commitment to your continuous development. Whatever stage in your career, we have a learning and development programme that will enable and empower you.
Attractive salary and benefits package including life assurance and income protection.
Enhanced parenthood leave policies
Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions
Flexible benefits including cycle scheme, dental insurance, optical cover, travel insurance, season ticket loans, and corporate discounts
3pm finish on the last Friday of the month
A commitment to your wellbeing through a comprehensive employee assistance programme and wellbeing activities A supportive and inclusive environment that will welcome you through social and outreach activities from the Young Employees Forum to mentoring
Holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum (exclusive of bank holidays) and flexible holiday arrangements.
Hybrid working arrangements.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Since 1976

Year Established

The company was founded in 1976, marking its entrance into the engineering consultancy industry.

20+ Countries

Global Presence

The company operates internationally, delivering innovative solutions across over 20 countries globally.

excels in providing creative and sustainable solutions for complex projects.
serves a diverse range of sectors.
projects include large-scale infrastructure, high-end residential, and innovative commercial buildings.
recognized for its expertise in structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering.
portfolio includes iconic projects such as the Sydney Opera House renewal and London's Crossrail.
innovative, sustainable design is central to the company’s approach, incorporating cutting-edge technologies.
delivers solutions that enhance the built environment.

Culture + Values

We work with integrity, honesty and transparency.
We are a collaborative, people-focused business.
We embrace diversity of thought and background.
We are passionate about our work and delivering value for clients.
We encourage continuous learning and development.
We are committed to innovation and excellence.
We take responsibility for our actions and outcomes.

Environment + Sustainability

2030 Goal

Net Zero Carbon Target

The company is committed to achieving net zero carbon by the year 2030, showcasing a strong dedication to environmental sustainability,

helps clients achieve carbon neutrality through energy-efficient solutions
offers a range of services to reduce environmental impact, including sustainability consultancy and building performance analysis
actively reduces their own carbon footprint through operations and supply chain management
integrates sustainability into all project stages to ensure long-term environmental benefits

Inclusion & Diversity

Our commitment to gender parity is evident in our efforts to achieve equal representation at all levels of the organization.
We consistently track and report on gender diversity and other key inclusion metrics to ensure progress and accountability.
To address gender diversity in senior roles, we provide leadership development programs designed to support diversity in upper management.

Articles

Careers – Gradcracker ‘About Us’

ArchDaily – Expertise overview

Reddit – Thoughts on Buro Happold work culture