Fire Engineer in Bristol

Framatome is a major international player in the nuclear energy market recognised for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for designing, building, maintaining, and advancing the global nuclear fleet. The company designs, manufactures, and installs components, fuel and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants and offers a full range of reactor services.

EDF EPR Engineering UK (EPR-E) is a subsidiary of Edvance, which is a joint venture between EDF and Framatome, established in 2018 in charge of the design and the realisation of nuclear islands for new projects in France and worldwide. In particular, EDF EPR-E UK is responsible for the design and construction of the nuclear island for Hinkley Point C (HPC) project and preparing the design replication and engineering activities for the Sizewell C (SZC) Project. At HPC we are building two new nuclear reactors, the first in a new generation of nuclear power stations in the UK providing low carbon electricity for around six million homes.

The fire engineer will be responsible for the following:

• Using the 3D model, calculation methodologies and fire requirements issued by the architect engineer or the client, the Fire Engineer:

• Analyses the 3D model and identifies the various combustible materials present in each area.
• Performs temperature change calculations over time for a simulated fire (modelling of various situations using the MAGIC software).
• Studies the risk of damage to certain systems (functional redundancy).
• Monitors and includes in the models the changes issued by all the engineering teams (change of positioning of cable trays, electrical cabinets, ventilation ducts, etc.).
• Perform regulatory assessment for fire life safety.

• Recommends protection solutions to prevent an outbreak of fire or to make it improbable.
• Divides all buildings into zones for fire protection purposes.
• Recommends fire detection and firefighting methods for the quickest possible detection and response.
• Performing fire protection calculations using specific software.
• Supports systems and contract teams to understand and implement the Fire requirements.

To be considered the following qualifications, experience and skills are essential:

• Engineer qualified to degree level or equivalent specializing in safety and/or fire protection technologies.
• Knowledge of ETCF (EPR technical code for fire).
• Experience and knowledge of UK Fire Regulations including BS9999.
• Calculations relating to fire protection and ability to work with calculation tools.
• Ability to propose fire protection and detection solutions.
• English speaker; French is advantageous.

The postholder should be conscientious, enthusiastic about the subject with good interpersonal skills. They should have the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Competitive Salary & Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave per year raising to 28 (x1 day for 2 years service).
• 8% employer pension contribution (salary sacrifice).
• 1% min Employee Individual and family private health care.
• Life assurance (4x salary).
• Employee assistance programme (EAP).
• Income Protection.
• Professional Membership (1 per year).
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Language Courses.
• Plus more including access to training and development opportunities.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We value and plan to continue to build on the benefits of our diverse working environment and recognise a priority to improve gender mix. Everyone will be considered without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status. The post is restricted due to the nature of the role and the export control regulations which apply. All applicants will be subject to national security and export control vetting processes.