Graduate Fire Engineer

Brandon James; City Of London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established fire safety firm in South London is seeking a Graduate Fire Engineer to join their expanding team. This role offers a mix of site work and office tasks, ideal for a proactive learner. You will assist with fire strategy reports, conduct compartmentation surveys, and support heat release calculations. The firm provides a supportive environment with potential sponsorship for a fire engineering degree. Salary ranges from £33,000 to £46,000.

Benefits

Salary of £33,000 - £46,000

Involvement in live projects

Supportive team environment

Potential sponsorship for degree

Qualifications

• Desirable to have a degree in an Engineering field or technical subject.
• Understanding of ADB Vols 1 & 2 is highly advantageous.
• Long-term ambition to grow within the fire engineering sector.

Responsibilities

• Assist with fire strategy reports.
• Conduct compartmentation surveys to Bluesky standards.
• Support heat release calculations.

Skills

Hands-on approach

Proactive learning

Clear communication

Education

Degree in Engineering or technical subject

Job description

An established fire safety firm is seeking a Graduate Fire Engineer to join their expanding team in South London. This is a unique opportunity for a proactive, fast‑learner looking to develop quickly as a Graduate Fire Engineer through a mix of hands‑on site work and technical office‑based tasks, guided by experienced professionals. For the right candidate, there is also the potential to be supported through a recognised fire engineering degree as part of their long‑term development.

Ideal for someone who learns by doing, the Graduate Fire Engineer will be immersed in real‑world fire safety challenges from the outset. A pragmatic, solutions‑driven attitude is essential – this isn't a role for those who prefer a purely theoretical or prescriptive approach.

Role

The Graduate Fire Engineer’s responsibilities will include assisting with fire strategy reports, conducting compartmentation surveys to Bluesky standards, and supporting heat release calculations. The role is evenly split between site visits and office‑based responsibilities, giving the successful candidate a strong foundation across both compliance and design.

• Assisting with fire strategy reports
• Conducting compartmentation surveys to Bluesky standards
• Supporting heat release calculations

Qualifications

• A degree in an Engineering field or technical subject is desirable
• A proactive, hands‑on approach with a strong desire to learn
• Understanding of ADB Vols 1 & 2 is highly advantageous (or at least a high willingness to develop this understanding quickly)
• Experience in passive fire protection and/or fire risk assessments is welcomed
• Clear communicator with a practical mindset and interest in fire safety
• Long‑term ambition to grow within the fire engineering sector

Benefits

• Salary of £33,000 - £46,000, depending on skillset and experience
• Involvement in live projects from day one
• Site‑based learning to complement technical development
• Supportive team environment focused on mentoring and progression
• Potential sponsorship through a fire engineering degree for the right candidate

Contact

If you are a Fire Engineer or fire safety professional considering your career opportunities, then please contact Stuart Miller at Brandon James.

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