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Summer Internship – Fire Engineering -Birmingham

Arup
Competitive
Birmingham

Expected closing date: Thursday, 12 November 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Gain hands-on experience in fire safety engineering on real projects during a six-week internship.
  • Work alongside skilled engineers and contribute to high-profile clients.
  • Ideal for students working towards a relevant bachelor's or master's degree.
  • Applications close on 12 November 2026, but early application is recommended.

About the Role

This six-week internship will see you work alongside skilled Fire Engineers on real-life, meaningful projects. You will gain exposure to all aspects of fire safety engineering, 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.

Key responsibilities and learning opportunities include:

  • Liaising with external designers and other construction and building professionals on a wide range of projects.
  • Experiencing and developing your ability to use fire-specific design software.
  • Conducting research in various skills groups.
  • Visiting sites to monitor the implementation of fire strategies and learn about the installation and construction of fire safety systems.
  • Contributing to projects for a range of varied and high-profile clients, with support in learning about fire engineering and developing as a fire engineer.
  • Working towards a professional qualification from day one.
  • Undertaking fire safety research to develop evidence-based solutions for novel fire safety hazards and striving to improve safety equity.
  • Applying a 'total fire engineering' approach, working on projects from feasibility to operation.
  • Enabling a sustainable, resilient built environment, using the latest knowledge and expertise, assisted by in-house digital tools and software.

Is this role right for you?

We are seeking candidates who are:

  • Working towards a bachelor’s degree or master's degree in a relevant academic discipline, such as Fire Engineering, Mechanical, Civil and Structural, Architectural or other relevant engineering subject.
  • Passionate about sustainable development and creating a better world.
  • Critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
  • Eager to learn and explore new ways of working (growth mindset).
  • Adaptable and ready to take on challenges.

What we offer you

  • Competitive, fair and equitable pay.
  • A career where you can belong, grow and thrive.
  • Benefits that support health and wellbeing.
  • A wide range of learning opportunities.
  • Possibilities to have an impact through your work.
  • Profit Share (for permanent members).
  • Flexible working approach.
  • Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover (for permanent members).
  • Access to flexible benefits to support wellbeing.