Assistant Fire Engineer (Graduate)

Rider Levett Bucknall; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Birmingham seeks a Graduate Fire Engineer to support the fire engineering team in delivering high-quality fire strategies and technical advice. Responsibilities include developing fire safety strategies, conducting engineering calculations, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Applicants should have a relevant degree and a problem-solving mindset. This role offers opportunities for personal and professional development in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement

Health and wellness options, including gym membership

Private healthcare insurance

Continuous learning and development programme

Season ticket loan

Charity fundraising activities

Qualifications

• A degree (or pending) in Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Building Services, or a related STEM discipline.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing fire safety strategies and reports for buildings.
• Conduct fire engineering calculations, including means of escape and smoke control.
• Support site inspections and audits.

Skills

Fire safety strategies

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Technical report writing

Fire engineering calculations

Education

Degree in Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related STEM discipline

Tools

CFD software

Evacuation modelling software

Job description

Job Overview

Fire Engineers play a pivotal role in keeping people safe. They use science and engineering to understand how a fire behaves and design buildings to protect lives in the event a fire breaks out. Every building is different and fire engineers are problem solvers who think creatively, especially on complex projects such as skyscrapers, hospitals or transport hubs. As a Graduate Fire Engineer, you will support our experienced fire engineering team in delivering high-quality fire strategies and technical advice. You will be involved in all stages of a project—from concept design to construction—ensuring that fire safety is integrated into the design and build process.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing fire safety strategies and reports for new and existing buildings in accordance with UK regulations and international codes.
• Conduct fire engineering calculations, including means of escape, smoke control, and structural fire protection.
• Support the use of computational tools such as CFD and evacuation modelling software.
• Contribute to fire risk assessments, audits, and site inspections.
• Collaborate with internal multidisciplinary teams and external clients, architects, and building control bodies.
• Keep up to date with changes in fire safety legislation and technical standards.
• Participate in internal knowledge-sharing sessions and graduate development programs.
  

  A degree (or pending) in Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Building Services, or a related STEM discipline

Behaviours

• Recognised as a client focused, positive collaborator who shares knowledge freely and offers support to their peers and seniors. Recognised as a team player with a strong willingness to learn.
• Demonstrates a positive and proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results.
  

  At RLB, we live by four simple ideas: Truth, Trust, Together, Tomorrow. Four values that live at the heart of RLB. A place where People Make Progress.

Culture and Values

We value your skills, talents and unique perspectives – we think they are priceless. Bring them to RLB and you'll be empowered to shape our future and your career in new and meaningful ways. We'll give you opportunities to work on some of the most ambitious and exciting projects currently being designed and developed in the built environment sector. You'll continue to learn and advance as everyone who works for us is provided with a tailored training programme. Our mentoring and reverse mentoring schemes will enable you to share your expertise while gaining fresh insights. What makes RLB unique is our inclusive culture. As an independent, employee-owned business, teamwork and collaboration lies at the heart of everything we do. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies are just some of the ways we invest in employee. Join us and you will thrive personally as well as professionally.

Benefits

• Hybrid Working – Working patterns to support your work-life balance, as well as competitive maternity and paternity packages.
• Well-Rewarded – A competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement, as well as the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days.
• Focus on Wellbeing – We offer a number of health and wellness options, including gym membership and cycle to work schemes.
• Healthcare Packages – Private healthcare insurance and medical support, including dental insurance and eyecare vouchers.
• Personal Development – A continuous learning and development programme, including established APC and in-house mentoring schemes.
• Additional Benefits – We offer a wide range of benefits including a season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions.
• Exceptional Exposure – You'll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects across different sectors and regions.
• Social Responsibility – We hold team and social events as well as charity fundraising and volunteering activities.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment

We believe in building a diverse and inclusive environment where each person can be themselves, feel valued for their contribution and be challenged and supported to reach their full potential. Our talent strategy should enable us to overcome bias in the construction industry by recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce. Find out more here: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – RLB | Europe