TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Shape the fire safety performance of buildings as a Graduate Fire Engineer.
- Work on diverse projects including residential, commercial, and major developments.
- Requires a Bachelor's degree (minimum 2:1) in Fire Engineering or a related discipline.
- Hybrid working options available.
- No visa sponsorship offered.
About the Role
As a Graduate Fire Engineer, you will play a vital role in shaping the fire safety performance of buildings from the very earliest stages of design. You will work at the heart of multidisciplinary project teams, helping architects, structural engineers, and other specialists understand how their design decisions influence the fire safety strategy and overall building performance.
What You'll Do
- Apply advanced analytical methods to real-world projects, including detailed assessments using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), smoke movement and smoke layer calculations, and evacuation modelling.
- Support senior fire engineers in providing clear, actionable technical advice to project teams, identifying non-compliant elements, evaluating mitigation measures, and developing robust fire safety strategies.
- Join design workshops and client meetings under the guidance of experienced engineers.
- Assist in producing designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, fire strategy drawings, and fire strategy reports.
- Support the collection, analysis, and documentation of engineering data.
- Use engineering software and digital tools to solve technical problems.
- Present technical work clearly and professionally.
- Deliver tasks in line with agreed budgets, deadlines, and quality standards.
- Take ownership of your personal and professional development.
Projects
Examples of projects delivered by the Fire Engineering team include:
- Salisbury Square Development, London
- Marine Lakes Event Centre, Southport
- 77 Marsh Wall, Canary Wharf, London
- Sussex Surgery Centre, Eastbourne
- 1 Liverpool Street, London
- Shakespeare Theatre, Prescot
- McArthurGlen, Nationwide
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (minimum 2:1 or equivalent) in Fire Engineering or a related discipline such as Structural, Mechanical, Civil, Aeronautical, or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university.
- A Master’s degree in Fire Engineering or a closely related subject is advantageous.
- Strong numerical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Flexibility and adaptability.
- Demonstrated motivation and enthusiasm for a career in Fire Engineering.
Additional Information
- Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible as CVs will be reviewed, and candidates selected for an advanced offer start.
- Please include a cover letter and provide all predicted and/or obtained academic grades.
- You must have permanent right to work in the UK as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
- Hybrid work options are available.