Graduate Fire Engineer

Brandon James Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Graduate Fire Engineer to join their dynamic fire safety team in Manchester. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for recent graduates eager to kickstart their careers and gain hands-on experience across a diverse range of projects. You'll work closely with experienced engineers, assisting in fire strategies, risk assessments, and ensuring compliance in commercial and residential developments. With structured training, mentoring, and a clear path towards professional registration, this position is perfect for those passionate about fire safety and engineering principles.

Benefits

Structured training and development programme

Regular CPD sessions

Mentoring from Chartered Engineers

Flexible working hours

Clear route to promotion

Qualifications

• A degree in Fire Engineering or related subject is essential.
• Strong communication skills and a genuine interest in fire safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in delivering fire strategies and risk assessments.
• Ensure building safety compliance across various developments.

Skills

Fire Safety Principles

Communication Skills

Eagerness to Learn

Education

Degree in Fire Engineering

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Building Services

Tools

AutoCAD

FDS

Job description

A respected, multi-disciplinary consultancy is looking for a motivated Graduate Fire Engineer to join their growing fire safety team in Manchester.

This is an ideal position for a Graduate Fire Engineer eager to kickstart their career and gain hands-on experience across a diverse portfolio of projects.

The Graduate Fire Engineer’s Role

The successful Graduate Fire Engineer will assist senior engineers in delivering fire strategies, fire risk assessments, and design-stage consultancy services. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, the Graduate Fire Engineer will help ensure building safety compliance across commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments.

This opportunity allows the Graduate Fire Engineer to develop technical knowledge in fire dynamics, compartmentation, evacuation modelling, and passive/active fire protection solutions while working under the guidance of experienced engineers and fire safety professionals.

The Graduate Fire Engineer

• A degree in Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, or a related subject

• A genuine interest in fire safety and engineering principles

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Eagerness to learn and progress towards Chartership (IFE or equivalent)

• Proficient in technical software such as AutoCAD, FDS or similar (preferred but not essential)

In Return?

• £30,000 – £35,000 starting salary

• Structured training and development programme

• Regular CPD sessions and mentoring from Chartered Fire Engineers

• Hybrid working and flexible hours

• Clear route to promotion and professional registration

If you’re a Graduate Fire Engineer looking to grow your career, please contact Lauryn Simpson at Brandon James.

Reference: 19873LS

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