Job Description
At Jacobs, we'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. With more than 55,000 people in 40 countries, working at Jacobs offers an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.
People are Jacobs' greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.
In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay, free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.
We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.
Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Jacobs. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and our business.
About the opportunity:
The fire engineer will be responsible for activities and deliverables related to life safety (evacuation of people in case of fire). This includes:
The issue of the fire strategy documents per building, as scheduled in the fire life safety sequence, listed below
The support to licensing - preparation and attendance to L4 meetings with the Regulator related to life safety
The support to the design of the HPC different buildings/equipment/systems with regards to UK fire regulation and standards, notably when passing the main milestones of the project (as D2 milestones of the buildings)
Collaborate with the engineers in charge of the firefighting systems and fire detection, and with civil and layout engineers
To support contract activities related to the supply of life safety equipment
To perform ALARP analyses
To support and to contribute to the resolution of open points. For that, bring some support to take decisions on committees (NIAM, DSCC, TDC, DCC)
To lead some modifications related to fire
To answer to NNB requests
Requirements:
UK practice, and specifically to identify and advise on the differences with UK engineering and contracting practices.
The health, safety, and environmental rules applicable in UK.
The UK Statutory Requirements to avoid any non-conformity with French Statutory Requirements.
The experience feedback of a UK project organisation.
The UK supply chain: its capability and capacity to support the UK EPR programme.
The knowledge of the UK fire rules as per:
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
BS9999 - Code of Practice for fire safety in the design, management and use of buildings. British Standards Institute. 2008.
Language(s): Fluent English, French advantageousHere is what you will need
Key competencies:
The ability to innovate, think laterally and implement processes.
Ability to influence and lead resources.
Ability to engage multiple stakeholders with different objectives across multiple entities, disciplines, and national cultures
Being honorable, trustworthy, fair, and honest - respecting confidentiality
Proactively get results and make things happen.
Ability to influence stakeholders both within and external.
Engaging and influencing a team of professionals.
Recognising, drawing out and utilising the skills of others.
Share knowledge, experience, reward, and leadership.
Create a working environment of safety, autonomy, and trust.
Notes:
Note1: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the responsibilities & activities that the job holder may be required to undertake
Note2: Based on our Client office Monday to Friday - 40 hours per week
Note3: Travel and Subsistence is not paid for this role
Note4: Service Incentive - on completion of 12-month continuous service in post - there is a salary uplift of 5% paid
Note5: Please provide travel plan to Bristol to undertake this role / salary expectation / current notice period on Cover Letter with this application
GRADE: Engineer Level 3 - Engineer Level 5
Level 3:
Engineering graduate or Master 2 technical manager having expert knowledge of his field, independent in his activity and able to co- ordinate the work of technicians or junior managers.
Providing medium-sized work assemblies in a single discipline, while complying with deadlines and quality.
Drafting competent technical reports. Providing technical support with a minimum of supervision.
University degree or engineering diploma with more than 6 years' experience
Level 4:
Engineering graduate or Master 2 technical manager. Has recognised technical expertise in his field and is capable of making proposals in his field of activity.
Carrying out small multi- disciplinary projects or medium- sized sets of single disciplinary works while complying with deadlines and quality.
Takes full responsibility for drafting competent technical reports with a minimum of supervision and provides full technical support for work lots.
Developing skills in management and briefing.
University degree or engineering diploma with more than 10 years' experience
Level 5
Engineering graduate or Master 2 technical manager. Highly qualified and with great experience, having indisputable recognition as regards their professional activity.
Carrying out medium-sized multi- disciplinary projects or major assemblies of work in a single discipline while complying with deadlines and quality.
Drafting competent technical reports.
Managing and informing a team about working procedures.
Resolving engineering and factory problems in a wide range of engineering disciplines.
University degree or engineering diploma with at least 15 years' experience
Our Culture
Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. Find out more about life at Jacobs.
We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected, and if we are diverse, we're more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centred on inclusion and diversity - ACE, Careers, Enlace, Harambee, OneWorld, Prism, Vetnet, and Women's - find out more about our employee networks here.
Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility please visit to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role
If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team.
Your application experience is important to us and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. We welcome feedback on our recruitment process and if you need more from us before deciding to join Jacobs then please let us know.
People are Jacobs' greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.
In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay, free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.
We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.
Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Jacobs. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and our business.
About the opportunity:
The fire engineer will be responsible for activities and deliverables related to life safety (evacuation of people in case of fire). This includes:
The issue of the fire strategy documents per building, as scheduled in the fire life safety sequence, listed below
The support to licensing - preparation and attendance to L4 meetings with the Regulator related to life safety
The support to the design of the HPC different buildings/equipment/systems with regards to UK fire regulation and standards, notably when passing the main milestones of the project (as D2 milestones of the buildings)
Collaborate with the engineers in charge of the firefighting systems and fire detection, and with civil and layout engineers
To support contract activities related to the supply of life safety equipment
To perform ALARP analyses
To support and to contribute to the resolution of open points. For that, bring some support to take decisions on committees (NIAM, DSCC, TDC, DCC)
To lead some modifications related to fire
To answer to NNB requests
Requirements:
UK practice, and specifically to identify and advise on the differences with UK engineering and contracting practices.
The health, safety, and environmental rules applicable in UK.
The UK Statutory Requirements to avoid any non-conformity with French Statutory Requirements.
The experience feedback of a UK project organisation.
The UK supply chain: its capability and capacity to support the UK EPR programme.
The knowledge of the UK fire rules as per:
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
BS9999 - Code of Practice for fire safety in the design, management and use of buildings. British Standards Institute. 2008.
Language(s): Fluent English, French advantageousHere is what you will need
Key competencies:
The ability to innovate, think laterally and implement processes.
Ability to influence and lead resources.
Ability to engage multiple stakeholders with different objectives across multiple entities, disciplines, and national cultures
Being honorable, trustworthy, fair, and honest - respecting confidentiality
Proactively get results and make things happen.
Ability to influence stakeholders both within and external.
Engaging and influencing a team of professionals.
Recognising, drawing out and utilising the skills of others.
Share knowledge, experience, reward, and leadership.
Create a working environment of safety, autonomy, and trust.
Notes:
Note1: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the responsibilities & activities that the job holder may be required to undertake
Note2: Based on our Client office Monday to Friday - 40 hours per week
Note3: Travel and Subsistence is not paid for this role
Note4: Service Incentive - on completion of 12-month continuous service in post - there is a salary uplift of 5% paid
Note5: Please provide travel plan to Bristol to undertake this role / salary expectation / current notice period on Cover Letter with this application
GRADE: Engineer Level 3 - Engineer Level 5
Level 3:
Engineering graduate or Master 2 technical manager having expert knowledge of his field, independent in his activity and able to co- ordinate the work of technicians or junior managers.
Providing medium-sized work assemblies in a single discipline, while complying with deadlines and quality.
Drafting competent technical reports. Providing technical support with a minimum of supervision.
University degree or engineering diploma with more than 6 years' experience
Level 4:
Engineering graduate or Master 2 technical manager. Has recognised technical expertise in his field and is capable of making proposals in his field of activity.
Carrying out small multi- disciplinary projects or medium- sized sets of single disciplinary works while complying with deadlines and quality.
Takes full responsibility for drafting competent technical reports with a minimum of supervision and provides full technical support for work lots.
Developing skills in management and briefing.
University degree or engineering diploma with more than 10 years' experience
Level 5
Engineering graduate or Master 2 technical manager. Highly qualified and with great experience, having indisputable recognition as regards their professional activity.
Carrying out medium-sized multi- disciplinary projects or major assemblies of work in a single discipline while complying with deadlines and quality.
Drafting competent technical reports.
Managing and informing a team about working procedures.
Resolving engineering and factory problems in a wide range of engineering disciplines.
University degree or engineering diploma with at least 15 years' experience
Our Culture
Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. Find out more about life at Jacobs.
We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected, and if we are diverse, we're more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centred on inclusion and diversity - ACE, Careers, Enlace, Harambee, OneWorld, Prism, Vetnet, and Women's - find out more about our employee networks here.
Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility please visit to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role
If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team.
Your application experience is important to us and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. We welcome feedback on our recruitment process and if you need more from us before deciding to join Jacobs then please let us know.
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