Graduate Fire Engineer 2025 Start

Cooper & Hall Limited; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire protection engineering firm is seeking a Graduate Fire Engineer in London. This role offers the chance to work on diverse and exciting projects in fire safety, with a supportive team and opportunities for rapid career progression. Join a firm dedicated to your professional growth and development.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

33 days paid time off

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Income protection scheme

Discretionary bonus scheme

Employee assistance programme

Enhanced parental-related pay

Access to technical training and resources

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.
• Graduated within the last 2 years or expect to receive a relevant Master's Degree.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Analyze fire engineering for projects involving new and existing buildings.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and collaborate with clients.
• Use computer modelling software for fire growth and escape analysis.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time Management

Innovation

Education

Masters Degree in Fire Engineering

Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Masters Degree in Aerospace

Masters Degree in Physics

Job description

Company Overview

Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering – a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields – from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation, and more.

Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise, and industry-leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient.

At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity, and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization.

Our wide range of Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they're passionate about. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together.

Job Overview

These roles are open across all our UK & I offices, please apply to your preferred location. If you are open to more than one location, we will identify this during the recruitment process. Please note, to be considered for this role, you must have the right to work in the UK.

Since 1939, Jensen Hughes has been a company fiercely committed to our purpose, our clients, and each other. Every single member of our team is essential to our success. We have a great opportunity for a Graduate Fire Engineer to join us in London and become part of our 1,500+ global employees who work together to advance the science of safety every day.

Why join us to grow your career?

• 74% of our current Directors/Technical Directors in the UK & Ireland started their career with us as graduates. Exciting right!
• We are the largest fire consultancy in Europe with offices located in Belgium, Finland, Italy, Denmark, and the UK & Ireland. Our reputation for providing innovative, design-focused solutions has made us the consultant of choice for many of Europe’s leading property clients.
• As a Graduate Fire Engineer, you will be an integral part of a dynamic design team, working with our experienced Engineers to receive constant technical support to quickly gain knowledge and experience in fire engineering projects.
• Working with us offers an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients, and communities.
• You will be given early responsibility and the opportunity to progress rapidly. Jensen Hughes encourages all Engineers to achieve chartered status and offers help and support during the process.

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for the fire engineering analysis of exciting projects involving new and existing buildings.
• You will work on a wide range of buildings such as high-rise office buildings, large retail complexes, and airport developments, each providing unique challenges in developing an innovative fire engineering strategy.
• You will be tasked with analyzing fire growth, means of escape, structural fire resistance and smoke control by various methods including computer modelling software such as Computational Fluid Dynamics. The preparation of technical reports and liaising with our clients, who include some of the largest building developers in the country, is an important part of your role.

Requirements And Qualifications

To set you up for success in this role from day one (at a minimum) the following qualifications/experience are required:

• Right to work in the UK.
• Graduated within the last 2 years with or expect to receive a Masters Degree within a Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace and or Physics discipline.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Additional qualifications/experience that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• A team-player who can work effectively with colleagues at all levels.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Enthusiasm to innovate.
• A second European language is an advantage but not essential.

If you have decided a career in Fire is what you want to pursue and you hold a transferable STEM Masters Degree then please do get in touch and tell us why we should hire you.

Our People Are Our Greatest Asset

At Jensen Hughes, we know that our people are the foundation of our success. To attract and retain the best talent, we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth.

Our UK and Ireland Benefits Include:

• Private medical insurance
• 33 days paid time off with an additional day after 3 years
• Industry-leading contributory pension scheme
• 4x life assurance
• Income protection scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced parental-related pay
• Recognition and reward programmes to celebrate team efforts
• Access to extensive technical training and resources

Supporting Your Work-Life Balance

We understand the importance of flexibility and balance. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time, and flexible working arrangements to suit both you and the business.

• Flexible working hours and patterns including early Friday finish
• Flexible holiday use over Christmas/New Year
• Enhanced holiday entitlement after three years
• The option to carry over up to five unused holiday days into the next year

A Commitment to Continuous Improvement

Our benefits represent a meaningful investment in both our people and the future of Jensen Hughes. We regularly review our benefits programme to ensure it aligns with statutory requirements, market trends, and the needs of our team. Any modifications will be carefully considered to support our employees and the company’s long-term goals.

Jensen Hughes is 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.

The security of your personal data is important to us. Jensen Hughes has implemented reasonable physical, technical, and administrative security standards to protect personal data from loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction. We protect your personal data against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, using security technologies and procedures, such as encryption and limited access.

Only authorized individuals may access your personal data for the purpose for which it was collected, and these individuals receive training about the importance of protecting personal data. Jensen Hughes is committed to compliance with all relevant data privacy laws in all areas where we do business, including, but not limited to, the GDPR and the CCPA. Additionally, our service providers are contractually bound to maintain the confidentiality of personal data and may not use the information for any unauthorized purpose.