Graduate Fire Engineer 2026 Start - Edinburgh

Jensen Hughes; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire consultancy in Edinburgh is seeking a Graduate Fire Engineer. You will be part of a dynamic design team, performing fire engineering analysis and working on innovative projects. The role requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field and offers opportunities for professional development and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

33 days of holiday

Discretionary bonus scheme

Employee assistance programme

Enhanced parental-related pay

Qualifications

• Must have right to work in the UK or Ireland.
• Master's degree achieved in the last two years or expected in relevant fields.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform fire engineering analysis for projects involving new and existing buildings.
• Work on various building types and develop innovative fire engineering strategies.
• Analyze fire growth, means of escape, structural fire resistance, and smoke control.

Skills

Right to work in the UK or Ireland

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English

Ability to work as part of a team

Time management skills

Education

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

Job description

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Job Overview

These roles are open across the UK & Ireland offices. Please apply to your preferred location; if you are open to more than one location, we will identify this during the recruitment process. To be considered, you must have the right to work in the UK or Ireland. Jensen Hughes seeks Graduate Fire Engineers to join our 1,500+ global employees and contribute to advancing the science of safety.

Why join us

• What if 74% of our UK & Ireland Directors/Technical Directors started as graduates? Exciting!
• We are the largest fire consultancy in Europe with offices across Europe. Our reputation is for innovative, design-focused solutions for major property clients.
• As a Graduate Fire Engineer, you will be part of a dynamic design team with ongoing technical support to gain knowledge and experience in fire engineering projects.
• You will have opportunities to develop within a supportive and diverse team and pursue professional accreditation with Chartered status support.

Responsibilities

• Perform fire engineering analysis for projects involving new and existing buildings.
• Work on various buildings (e.g., high-rise offices, large retail complexes, airports) and develop innovative fire engineering strategies.
• Analyze fire growth, means of escape, structural fire resistance and smoke control using methods including computational modelling; prepare technical reports and liaise with clients.

Requirements and Qualifications

To succeed from day one, you will need:

• Right to work in the UK or Ireland.
• A 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.

Additional qualifications

• Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Time management skills; second European language is an advantage but not essential.

Graduate Development Programme

Two-year programme with hands-on project work, mentorship, and support toward professional accreditation to gain experience across fire engineering and related disciplines.

Sustainability in Fire Engineering

We design safe, energy-efficient buildings that meet standards such as BREEAM and align with net-zero goals. Graduates contribute to sustainable solutions that protect people and the built environment.

Our People Are Our Greatest Asset

We offer a competitive benefits package to support wellbeing, work-life balance and professional growth.

Our UK&I Benefits Include

• Private medical insurance
• 33 days of holiday (including bank holidays) with an additional day after 3 years
• 4x life assurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced parental-related pay
• Recognition and rewards programs
• Access to extensive technical training and resources

Supporting Your Work-Life Balance

We offer hybrid, part-time and flexible working arrangements where possible, with options such as early Friday finish in some teams.

• Flexible working hours and patterns
• Enhanced holiday entitlement after three years
• Carry over up to five unused holiday days (subject to discussion and approval)

A Commitment to Continuous Improvement

We regularly review our benefits programme to align with statutory requirements, market trends and the needs of our team.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Jensen Hughes provides consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.