Fire Protection Engineer

Fire Protection Engineer

Working hours: This role is available on a part-time, job-share and full-time basis

Salary: Up to £80,000, plus car, plus allowances

Location: Home-based, UK

Closing date for applications: Friday 7th March 2025

The opportunity

We have an opportunity for a Fire Protection Engineer to join our diverse, passionate and thought-leading team. The purpose of the role is to provide risk assessment, risk insight, relationship management, and thought leadership to internal and external customers to support our business goals. The role is customer-facing and serves as a technical resource to our customers and our business partners.

The role provides opportunities to engage with customers on a consultancy basis not only to share risk expertise but to drive insight into the customer's business and identify opportunities for additional value-added services that in turn provide additional revenue streams to Risk Engineering. There will be mentoring and training delivery for internal colleagues and business partners.

We are looking for people with experience in understanding the property-based risks that businesses face and the impact of business interruption and how these risks can be mitigated through appropriate fire protection measures and risk improvement programmes. Experience in the Insurance sector would be advantageous, but if you have a good understanding of risk assessment, technical reporting, and have a strong record in consultancy in an industrial or commercial role, that works for us too.

Key responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting in the administration of fire protection programmes
• Reviewing construction project plans and fire protection system drawings for compliance with relevant fire protection codes and standards including full analysis of hydraulic calculations.
• Carry out detailed on-site and where appropriate remote/virtual assessments to establish the effectiveness and suitability of fixed fire protection systems, including sprinklers, water mist, gaseous systems, deluge, foam, and fire detection, identifying areas of improvement where required.
• Carry out detailed on-site water supply tests to assess water availability and adequacy to protect buildings and structures, interpreting existing standards and influencing the development of new standards.
• Contribute to thought leadership and technical insight delivered to customers, business partners, and colleagues through events, communications, and other publications.

Knowledge, skills and experience:

You will ideally be able to demonstrate some or all of the following requirements:

• Experience in a role as an Active Fire Protection Systems Design or Project Engineer or similar experience within an Insurance Industry Fire Protection Role. This includes experience, knowledge, and assessment of sprinklers, water mist, gaseous systems, deluge, foam, and related fire detection systems and application of technical standards including NFPA and LPC.
• Be customer-centric with an ability to build meaningful and trusting relationships.
• Demonstrate strong consultative skills and approach.
• Be naturally curious, able to provide innovative solutions, and have an ability to recognize and generate revenue income opportunities.
• Clearly demonstrate strong communication skills and be able to negotiate and facilitate as required.
• A positive and proactive approach to using digital tools, having a capability to think innovatively in relation to how these can be utilized from a risk engineering perspective.
• Membership of an appropriate and relevant body i.e. Institution of Fire Engineers, Institute of Risk Management, or Institution of Occupational Safety and Health or Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
• Qualifications in LPCB Sprinkler exams.
• An ability to promptly research a technical issue, using technical references and contacts and deliver viable solutions.

As an inclusive employer we want to ensure that all candidates feel comfortable and are able to perform at their best during the interview. You'll have the opportunity to let us know of any reasonable adjustment or practical support needed when you apply.

Who we are:

At Zurich we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world and the best global insurer. Together we're creating a brighter future for our customers, our people, and our planet.

With over 55,000 employees in more than 170 countries, you'll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company who are a long-standing player in the insurance industry.

We've made a promise to each other and every employee; to focus on sustainable impact, to care about each other's wellbeing, to use our diverse expertise to be curious and optimistic and to develop the skills needed for our future.

If you're interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment for a company that recognizes and rewards your creativity, initiatives, and contributions - then Zurich could be just the place for you. Be part of something great.

Our Culture

At Zurich, our sense of community is strong and we're particularly passionate about diversity and inclusion, which we've won numerous awards for. We want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work and ensure everybody is made to feel welcome, regardless of their background, beliefs, or culture. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our customers, and so are committed to treating all of our applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

We've an environment that places a real importance on our people's wellbeing from a physical, mental, social and financial perspective. We work with our wellbeing partners and industry experts to provide the best advice and access to a wealth of lifestyle support. We're also committed to continuous improvement and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.

We're passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest-established corporate trusts in the UK. In that time, we've awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.

So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported. Love what you do. Work for us.

The financials

• 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme.
• Annual company bonus.
• Income Protection.
• Life cover - four times your salary.

Time away

• 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays.
• You can also request to swap UK bank holidays for days off that have cultural or religious significance to you.
• The option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.
• Three days paid volunteering.
• Up to 16 weeks' full pay for maternity, paternity and adoption leave.

Your health is important to us

• Access to Private medical insurance.
• Virtual GP appointments.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Free flu jab.
• Access to a wealth of support from our wellbeing partners.

We're making a difference

• Creating a brighter, more sustainable future underpins all that we do here in Zurich. We were the first insurer to sign the 'UN Business Ambition for 1.5 C' pledge.
• Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, has awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.