Graduate Fire Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing consultancy in Sunderland is seeking a Graduate Fire Engineer to kickstart a career in fire safety engineering. The role offers a salary of £38,000 – £42,000, a 4.5-day work week, and an array of benefits such as private healthcare and career development opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Fire Engineering and a team-focused mindset, eager to contribute to various fire engineering projects.

Benefits

28 days annual leave + Christmas/New Year paid leave

Private healthcare & 24hr GP access

Paid professional memberships (IFE, IFSM)

Company laptop, mobile, cycle-to-work scheme & green car scheme

Supportive office environment & career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in Fire Engineering required.
• Enthusiastic about a career in fire safety.
• Strong communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist on fire engineering projects from concept to completion.
• Help produce fire safety strategies and technical reports.
• Apply UK fire safety legislation under senior guidance.
• Shadow site visits and inspections.
• Contribute to a collaborative team culture.

Skills

Strong written & verbal communication skills

Team-focused & collaborative approach

Enthusiasm to develop a career in fire safety

UK driving licence

Education

Degree in Fire Engineering (BEng/BSc/MSc)

Job description

Job Description

Graduate Fire Engineer – £38K–£42K | Sunderland | Permanent | 4.5-day week

Kickstart your career in fire safety engineering with a growing consultancy delivering high-quality projects across hospitals, industrial sites, heritage buildings, and specialist sectors. Work in a scenic beachfront office with a collaborative, supportive team.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary: £38,000 – £42,000

• 4.5-day week – Friday afternoons off

• 28 days annual leave + Christmas/New Year paid leave

• Private healthcare & 24hr GP access

• Paid professional memberships (IFE, IFSM)

• Company laptop, mobile, cycle-to-work scheme & green car scheme

• Supportive office environment & career development opportunities

Your Role

• Assist on fire engineering projects from concept to completion

• Help produce fire safety strategies and technical reports

• Apply UK fire safety legislation under senior guidance

• Shadow site visits and inspections

• Contribute to a collaborative team culture

Skills & Experience Required

• Degree in Fire Engineering (BEng/BSc/MSc)

• Enthusiasm to develop a career in fire safety

• Strong written & verbal communication skills

• Team-focused & collaborative approach

• UK driving licence

• Right to work in the UK (sponsorship not available)

Ready to launch your fire engineering career with hands-on experience and a supportive team? Apply today!