Graduate Fire Engineer

Tetra Tech; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a Graduate Fire Engineer in London to join our Next Gen Talent development programme. You will gain hands-on experience on real projects, with structured learning and professional development as you advance.

You will contribute to fire engineering design, site inspections, reporting, and client liaison, progressing through mentorship and CPD-based training while working across diverse building types.

Qualifications

• You will hold, or be working towards, a relevant fire safety, fire, structural or related engineering degree.
• You should have strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills and a willingness to travel.
• Interest in building performance and life safety is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support fire engineering and fire safety consultancy across various building types.
• Attend construction sites and record passive protection, fire doors, and compartmentation details.
• Prepare technical reports, fire strategies, drawings and schedules.
• Communicate findings clearly to clients and project teams.
• Progress through structured training and CPD toward competence-based authorisation.

Skills

Fire engineering

Analytical skills

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Fire safety/engineering degree

Job description

Job title: Graduate Fire Engineer
Location: London
Start Date: September 2027

Joining Tetra Tech as a graduate is more than starting a new job – you’ll become part of our Next Gen Talent development programme, designed to support you as you build your career with us. Alongside hands‑on experience and exposure to real projects, you’ll benefit from a structured programme of regular learning, training and development opportunities, helping you grow your technical and professional skills as you progress.

You’ll be supported throughout your development by experienced colleagues, giving you the opportunity to learn, build your network and develop the skills and experience needed for a successful long‑term career with Tetra Tech.

Purpose & Scope of the Role

As a Graduate Fire Engineer, you will support fire engineering and fire safety consultancy services across new‑build, existing, refurbished and legacy buildings. You will combine office‑based technical work with site inspections, initially under close supervision and with responsibility increasing as your knowledge, experience, judgement and competence develop.

Your Impact in this position

You will contribute to fire strategies, engineering assessments, design reviews, means of escape, evacuation, compartmentation, passive and active fire protection, structural fire interfaces, smoke control, fire service access and external fire spread assessments. You will support site inspections, technical reporting, specifications, evidence schedules, remedial action plans, quality assurance and project administration, while communicating findings clearly to clients and multidisciplinary project teams.

• Fire engineering and technical work: Apply developing knowledge of fire science, building construction, fire dynamics, performance‑based design, risk‑based decision‑making, Building Regulations and relevant guidance to produce proportionate, evidence‑based solutions.
• Site and construction‑stage work: Attend construction, occupied and existing buildings to inspect passive fire protection, fire doors, compartmentation, cavity barriers, fire‑stopping and supporting product certification, recording photographic and technical evidence.
• Reporting and project delivery: Prepare and maintain technical reports, fire strategies, drawings, schedules, specifications, inspection records, project documentation and development evidence, supported by technical review and document control.
• Communication and collaboration: Engage professionally with architects, contractors, developers, building managers, clients and consultants; attend meetings, contribute to problem‑solving and respond positively to feedback.
• Technical development and progression: Progress through structured training, mentoring, CPD, practical experience and competence‑based authorisation—from observation and assisted tasks to defined independent work. Development may align with UK‑SPEC and IFE routes, although registration is not automatic.

Training, Qualifications & Experience

You will hold, or be working towards, a relevant fire safety, fire, structural or related engineering degree, supported where appropriate by postgraduate study. An interest in building performance and life safety, strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills, accuracy, professionalism and a willingness to ask questions, travel and work within your competence are essential. Knowledge or experience of fire engineering, construction, passive protection, technical documentation, modelling, evacuation analysis, calculations, multidisciplinary projects or professional bodies is advantageous.

This role combines office, site and client‑based work, with travel to residential, commercial, educational, healthcare, industrial and public buildings. Work patterns and office expectations will depend on project requirements, with hybrid, remote and flexible working considered where practicable. A driving licence may be required for some locations; alternative travel arrangements and reasonable adjustments will be considered.

Application Closing Date: 31st October 2026
Assessment Centre to be held: February 2027

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide.We have a wide range ofexpertiseacross our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value.We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.

We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who areLeading with Science®to solve our clients’ most complex problems.

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employeesrequiringadditionalarrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day‑to‑day role