Graduate Fire Engineer

Description

The company is a global infrastructure consultancy. Its specialist fire engineering team works with building scientists and engineers to design buildings that are sustainable, cost-effective and perform well in operation.

You will help shape fire safety from the earliest design stages. Working in multidisciplinary teams, you will show architects, structural engineers and other specialists how their decisions affect the fire strategy and overall building performance.

Projects may involve detailed Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) studies, smoke movement and smoke layer calculations, evacuation modelling and other fire engineering tools.

Recent team work includes a fire strategy for a 180m mixed-use residential tower in Canary Wharf, London; evacuation strategy and CFD smoke modelling for an event and exhibition centre in Southport; a fire strategy for a surgery centre in Eastbourne; and retrospective fire strategies for two outlet sites in York and Bridgend.

The company offers structured training, mentorship and support towards professional registration, with exposure to commercial, residential and major international projects through a global fire engineering network. It is a Fortune 500 firm with Professional Services revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025, and it employs over 50,000 people worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Help produce designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, fire strategy drawings and fire strategy reports under senior engineers' guidance.
• Support the collection, analysis and documentation of engineering data that informs project decisions.
• Use engineering software and digital tools to solve basic technical problems and help develop designs.
• Present technical work clearly and professionally, using suitable media, with support from the project team.
• Deliver work within agreed budgets, deadlines and quality standards.
• Support senior fire engineers in giving clear, practical technical advice, identifying non-compliant elements and evaluating mitigation measures.
• Help develop fire safety strategies that meet Building Regulations, industry standards and project requirements.
• Join design workshops and client meetings under experienced engineers' guidance.
• Drive your own professional and technical development by seeking out chances to build your skills and knowledge.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree with at least a 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 and the ability to analyse and interpret technical information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accurate work.
• Flexible and adaptable, able to manage varied tasks and help the team meet project deadlines.
• Clear motivation and enthusiasm for a career in fire engineering.

Conditions

Hybrid working is offered, from a company office, a remote location or a client site.

You must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at a company office as a condition of employment.

You must have the permanent right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Early applications are encouraged, as CVs are reviewed on receipt and candidates may be selected for an advanced offer start.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Disability Confident Employer, and will interview applicants with a disability or long-term condition who meet the essential criteria.

Benefits

• Compensation, benefits and well-being programmes for employees and their families.
• Access to industry-leading technology and thinking, and work with major impact.