Fire Engineer

Nuclear Permanent / Bolton United Kingdom 28/05/26 On site

ABOUT ASSYSTEM

Today, Assystem is among the top three independent nuclear engineering firms worldwide. With over 60 years of experience in highly regulated sectors, the group supports public and industrial stakeholders in the execution of complex and strategic infrastructure projects, subject to high safety and security requirements.

Assystem mobilizes 8,000 experts in 13 countries and intervenes across the entire project lifecycle, in engineering, project management and digital solutions.

As our Fire Safety Engineer, you will be integral to our safety and fire protection engineering team. You will leverage advanced tools to identify risks and recommend robust fire protection strategies. This position requires a deep understanding of fire dynamics, risk assessment, and proactive fire prevention measures.

Responsibilities

• Analyze 3D models to identify combustible materials and assess fire risks.
• Conduct simulation studies using MAGIC software to predict temperature changes during fires.
• Review and integrate changes from engineering teams to enhance fire safety measures.
• Recommend fire protection solutions, zoning buildings for optimal safety.
• Design and implement fire detection and firefighting methods for rapid response

Desired Skills

• Experience with MAGIC software.
• Knowledge of ETCF (EPR technical code for fire).

Why Join the Community of Switchers?

• Over 55 years in nuclear engineering.
• Ranked among the top 3 largest nuclear engineering companies.
• Attractive social benefits, including an engaging Employee Committee and holiday bonuses.
• Ongoing training with numerous career opportunities.
• 70% of our managers are promoted internally!
• Hybrid work: 1-2 days remote per week.

Qualifications

• ️ Essential Skills

• Relevant degree in Engineering
• Specialised in safety or fire protection technologies
• Experience with UK/EU/US Fire Regulations (ideally BS9999 standards)
• Proficiency in fire protection calculations and toolsAbility to propose effective fire protection and detection solutions

Why Apply?

Join Assystem and become a key player in delivering critical nuclear projects that shape the future of energy. Embrace this opportunity to excel in a dynamic environment where your expertise and leadership will drive global innovation.

Benefits include

• Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
• 25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days
• Professional fees reimbursed
• Flexible working
• Employee referral scheme

Fire Safety Engineer

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

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We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.