Graduate Fire Engineer 2026 Start - Manchester

Jensen Hughes; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire protection engineering firm in Manchester is seeking a Graduate Fire Engineer to join their team. This role involves fire engineering analysis of diverse projects, including high-rise buildings and airports. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree in a relevant STEM field and exceptional communication skills. The position offers a supportive environment for professional development and competitive benefits, including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

33 days of holiday

Discretionary bonus scheme

Enhanced parental-related pay

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK or Ireland.
• Master's degree achieved in the last two years or expected.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for fire engineering analysis of projects.
• Work on high-rise buildings, retail complexes, and airports.
• Analyse fire growth, means of escape, and smoke control.

Skills

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Master’s degree in Fire Engineering or related field

Job description

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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 do not apply to all vacancies; select your preferred location. If you are open to more than one location, we will identify this during the recruitment process. To be considered for this role you must have the right to work in the UK or Ireland. Jensen Hughes has a great opportunity for Graduate Fire Engineer to join us across the UK and Ireland and become part of our 1,500+ global employees who work together to advance the science of safety every day.

Graduate Development Programme

Our Graduate Development Programme gives you hands-on project work, mentorship, and the support to work toward professional accreditation. Over two years, you’ll gain experience across fire engineering and related disciplines, setting you up for a successful, impactful career.

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 analysing 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 ensure you’re ready to succeed from day one, you’ll need to bring the following qualifications and experience:

• 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/experience

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

We’ve successfully welcomed graduate fire engineers from a variety of STEM Master’s backgrounds, including Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical, and Physics. Many of these individuals have gone on to build outstanding careers with us.

If you’re committed to pursuing a career in Fire Engineering and hold a transferable STEM Master’s degree, we’d love to hear from you, tell us why you’re ready to join our team!

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 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. For certain teams, this may include an early Friday finish at 3 pm once contracted hours and client deadlines are met. We also offer:

• Flexible working hours and patterns
• Enhanced holiday entitlement after three years
• The option to carry over up to five unused holiday days into the next year (subject to discussion and approval)

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.

Equal Opportunity

Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

We are committed to protecting your personal data. Jensen Hughes has implemented reasonable security standards to protect personal data from loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction and complies with relevant data privacy laws.