London, London, United Kingdom
R0139263
2026-10-30
Hitachi Rail UK Limited
Other
Full time
Hybrid
A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Fire Safety Engineer to join our team in London.
This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to develop specialist experience in fire safety while contributing to technically complex railway projects within a global organisation.
You will support the management of fire safety requirements and technical documentation, while working closely with internal and external project teams. The position will give you exposure to different areas of the engineering lifecycle and the opportunity to build your knowledge of railway fire safety standards and requirements.
The role offers a varied workload and would suit someone who is self-motivated, analytical and keen to develop a career within a specialist engineering discipline.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who is keen to build specialist knowledge within fire safety engineering.
You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing different priorities and collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders across a range of technical disciplines.
Knowledge of the EN 45545 railway fire-protection standard and Technical Specifications for Interoperability, commonly referred to as TSIs, would be advantageous. Previous experience working on railway vehicle projects would also be beneficial, but not essential.
If you are looking to build your engineering career in a specialist area, develop your technical knowledge and contribute to railway projects within an international organisation, this could be an exciting next step.
We value the importance of all of our employees. If you would like to join our fantastic organisation, you could be entitled to:
We also offer additional perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle.
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