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Graduate Fire Engineer - Edinburgh

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Edinburgh

Expected closing date: Thursday, 12 November 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Undertake all aspects of fire safety engineering, from strategy preparation to site inspections.
  • Work on varied and high-profile projects, with support towards professional qualifications.
  • Requires a relevant bachelor's degree and full working rights in the UK.
  • Advert closing date: 12 November 2026. Start date: 1 September 2027.
  • Visa sponsorship is not offered for this role.

About the Role

Your role will encompass all aspects of fire safety engineering. This will range from preparing fire strategies in co-ordination with the engineering design team to the inspection and assessment of fire safety management and protection measures in existing buildings/facilities.

As part of this, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Liaise with external designers and other construction and building professionals on a wide range of projects.
  • Experience and develop your ability to use fire-specific design software.
  • Conduct research in a variety of skills groups.
  • Visit sites to monitor the implementation of fire strategies and learn about the installation and construction of fire safety systems.

What You'll Do

  • From day one, you'll be given responsibility to help contribute to a range of varied and high-profile clients but will also be supported in learning about fire engineering and developing as a fire engineer.
  • We'll support you in working towards a professional qualification from day one.
  • Undertake fire safety research to develop evidence-based solutions for novel fire safety hazards and strive to find ways to improve safety equity for the most vulnerable, for our clients, and in partnership with academia and industry.
  • Apply our 'total fire engineering' approach, working on projects from feasibility to operation.
  • Enable a sustainable, resilient built environment, using the latest knowledge and expertise, assisted by our own in-house digital tools and software.

Entry Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree in a relevant academic discipline, such as Fire Engineering, All Engineering and Architecture Study.
  • Full working rights in the country of application.
  • No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role.
  • Recently graduated, or on track to graduate, from your most recent degree, related to your role of choice, before employment starts.

Key Attributes

  • Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.
  • Innovative minds: We’re looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
  • Growth seekers: You have a growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.
  • Adaptable adventurers: You’re ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.

What We Offer

  • Competitive, fair and equitable pay.
  • A career in which all members can belong, grow and thrive.
  • Benefits that support health and wellbeing.
  • A wide range of learning opportunities.
  • Many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
  • Profit Share.
  • Flexible working approach.
  • Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover.
  • Access to flexible benefits.

Application Process

The process includes an online application, psychometric testing, application review, case study, interview and offer stage.

Important Dates

  • Start Date: 1 September 2027
  • Advert Closing Date: 12 November 2026

Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.