Graduate Fire Engineer

The Graduate Fire Engineer will work as part of our cladding remediation team to consider and review Type 1 and Type 2 Fire Risk Assessments, FRAEWs, and EWS1 assessments, as well as assisting with the development of remedial works fire engineering strategies and effective solutions for our cladding and building safety remediation projects.

The role will also assist the Senior Fire Engineer in providing fire engineering guidance and support for the Group Technical function in consideration of our new home portfolio, details and specifications.

The role will support the cladding remediation team when assessing remediation proposals and risk management to ensure successful outcomes, including meeting government commitments, maximising stakeholder expectations, and ensuring a maximising return on capital investment. Ensuring all fire engineering associated development activity complies with regulatory and other statutory obligations.

The location of the role is flexible however the Fire Engineer will be expected to travel throughout the UK when necessary.

This role would suit a recent graduate looking for an opportunity or a candidate who has some level of experience in this field.

What you will do:

• Support TW cladding remediation and building remediation strategies.
• Communicate and assess fire engineering related Health and Safety obligations across the business.
• Ensure consistent fire engineering approach to assessment & implementation of cladding remediation and building safety remediation projects.
• Prepare and maintain standard Fire Engineering technical guidance for Group Technical to ensure consistent approach across the business.
• Undertake any other duties as required by the Senior Fire Engineer, Director of Cladding Remediation or Group Technical Director.
• Work with Regional business units and technical teams to review fire engineering strategies and solutions and ensure compliance with regulations in relation to the construction of our cladding remediation projects, and new homes.

What you will have:

• A degree in fire related subject as defined by the Engineering Council; or Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE); or an IFC recognised education programme for MIFireE
• Membership of the Institute of Fire Engineers or other relevant professional organisation.
• A solid understanding of fire engineering principles and applying performance-based designs to the construction of buildings.
• Knowledge of fire strategies for high rise apartment buildings, complex buildings. and low rise residential development.
• Knowledge of UK Building Regulations, fire related British Standards and EWS1 assessment process. Ability to think laterally and apply commercial best practise solutions to meet project requirements.
• Ability to assist with the development of standard details for passive fire protection in new homes and apartments working with the Group Procurement, Production and Technical teams to ensure appropriate products are specified to comply with relevant building regulations.
• Ability to assist with providing training to group and regional technical teams on fire safety matters.

Individuals seeking employments at Taylor Wimpey should know that we foster a culture of inclusion and value diversity positively which creates a better workplace and delivers stronger outcomes. We commit to treating all our job applicants and employees fairly and with respect, irrespective of background, disability or any other protected characteristic. If you require any assistance with regards to reasonable adjustments during the application process, please do not hesitate to contact us.

What we will offer you: 

Taylor Wimpey is a FTSE 100 business and one of the largest residential developers in the UK, building new homes and communities across England, Scotland and Wales. We are passionate about building new homes and communities with a focus on sustainability. 
 
Our people are important to us and we want to make sure that we reward and recognise all the great work that they do. Our employees enjoy many standard benefits including access to the Taylor Wimpey House purchase discount scheme, pension (including company contributions), quality health cover, share save schemes as well as many flexible benefits such as buying additional holiday days, retails discounts, free Bupa health assessments and so much more.  Our benefits work perfectly with our culture where you feel valued as a member of a successful team.    
We offer industry leading subsidised professional training and development, which support our employees to excel and fulfil their career and personal goals in a variety of opportunities and environments. This in turn drives a strong succession of high performing customer centric leaders, really putting customers at the heart of everything we do. We embrace diversity and look to develop our people in the skills and areas they are most interested in, leveraging the qualities and appreciate the unique competencies, skills and experiences that each person brings to the company.