Graduate Fire Engineer

JENSEN HUGHES; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic engineering firm in the City of Westminster seeks a Graduate Fire Engineer. In this role, you will work on innovative fire engineering projects with experienced engineers while receiving mentorship and support towards professional accreditation. The ideal candidate should possess a recent Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline and excellent communication skills. Benefits include private medical insurance, flexible working hours, and a generous holiday policy.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

33 days of holiday including bank holidays

Industry-leading contributory pension scheme

4× life assurance

Income protection scheme

Discretionary bonus scheme

Employee assistance programme

Enhanced parental-related pay

Recognition and reward programmes

Qualifications

• Master's degree (achieved in the last two years or expected) in a relevant field.
• Right to work in the UK or Ireland.
• Second European language is an advantage but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Fire engineering analysis of new and existing buildings.
• Work on a wide range of projects including high‑rise buildings and airport developments.
• Prepare technical reports and liaise with clients.

Skills

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English

Team-player

Time management

Enthusiasm to innovate

Education

Master's degree in Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical, or Physics

Job description

Job Overview

As a Graduate Fire Engineer you will be an integral part of a dynamic design team, working with experienced Engineers to gain knowledge in fire engineering projects. You will receive early responsibility, opportunities to progress rapidly, and support to achieve chartered status via the Institute of Fire Engineers.

Jensen Hughes encourages a supportive, diverse environment where we strive to do the right thing for people, clients and communities.

Responsibilities

• Fire engineering analysis of exciting projects involving new and existing buildings.
• Work on a wide range of buildings such as high‑rise office buildings, large retail complexes and airport developments.
• Analyse fire growth, means of escape, structural fire resistance and smoke control using methods including computer modelling software (e.g., Computational Fluid Dynamics). Prepare technical reports and liaise with clients.

Work‑Life Balance

• Flexible working hours and patterns.
• Flexible holiday use over Christmas/New Year.
• Enhanced holiday entitlement after three years.
• Option to carry over up to five unused holiday days into the next year (subject to discussion and approval).

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK or Ireland.
• Master's degree (achieved in the last two years or expected) in Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical, or Physics.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.
• A team‑player who can work effectively with colleagues at all levels.
• Excellent communication and time‑management skills.
• Enthusiasm to innovate.
• Second European language is an advantage but not essential.

Graduate Development Programme

Over two years you will gain experience across fire engineering and related disciplines, with mentorship and support toward professional accreditation.

Benefits

• Private medical insurance
• 33 days of holiday (including bank holidays) with an additional day after 3 years
• Industry‑leading contributory pension scheme
• 4× life assurance
• Income protection scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced parental‑related pay
• Recognition and reward programmes to celebrate team efforts

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.