Graduate Fire Engineer (2027 Cohort)

Ashton Fire Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Approach

9-Day Fortnight

Core Hours

25 Days Holiday

Flexible Bank Holidays

Enhanced Pension

Enhanced Parental Leave

Private Medical

Mental Health Support

Bonus Scheme

Professional Registration Scheme

Christmas Shutdown

Company Events

Job summary

Ashton Fire Ltd. invites applications for its 2027 Graduate Cohort in Fire Engineering. The role offers a hybrid working pattern across offices with the chance to specialise as you grow in a dynamic consultancy.

You will engage in fire safety design, research, site support, and professional development with mentoring and CPD opportunities. You will develop fire strategy designs, reports, and client liaison skills while benefiting from a structured graduate training scheme and potential

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good attention to detail and ability to produce accurate technical work.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive attitude towards learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with colleagues across all offices and support fire engineers at all levels on projects.
• Develop fire strategy designs utilising a mixture of code compliance and performance-based approaches within a wide range of sectors such as residential, commercial, heritage, sports grounds, healthcare, etc.
• Produce technical reports outlining assumptions and basis of design, methodologies, and recommendations.
• Develop soft skills such as project management and liaising with clients and other specialists.
• Attend site visits (if required), whilst being accompanied and supported by an experienced engineer.
• Complete the graduate training scheme with support from your mentor.
• Continually advance your knowledge and skills in the application of fire engineering principles and relevant legislation through continual professional development, with an aim to achieve associate member status with the Institution of Fire Engineers.
• Attend and make a positive contribution to meetings, both internally and externally, and help us to continually improve Ashton Fire and the wider fire safety industry.
• In time, support Ashton Fire in undertaking research projects and publishing technical articles, including conference and journal papers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Proactive learning

Time management

Tools

Bluebeam

Job description

Applications are now open for our 2027 Graduate Cohort (Fire Engineering)!

We are accepting applications for a number of our offices.

1. All Graduate positions are Hybrid, with a mix of working from the office and from home.
2. In your application, you will be asked to provide your preferred office location.

Who we are:

Ashton Fire is a dynamic and rapidly growing Fire Safety and Engineering Consultancy. Operating from an ethical platform, our social and environmental values are at the core of our organisation and service delivery. We strive to provide the highest quality, morally and ethically balanced service to our clients whilst maintaining a team-focused working environment.

Perks & Benefits:

Most of our benefits are available to all employees from the first day of employment.

• Hybrid Approach: Work a blend of where you’re most productive - whether from home or the office, the choice is yours.
• 9-Day Fortnight: Enjoy an extra day off every two weeks, giving you more time to focus on what matters most.
• Core Hours: Shape your workweek around our flexible core hours, making it easier to balance work and life.
• 25 Days Holiday: Take time to recharge with 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays), rising to 30 days at 9 years’ service.
• Flexible Bank Holidays: Choose when to take your bank holidays, giving you the freedom to celebrate what matters to you.
• Enhanced Pension: Enjoy peace of mind for the future with 6% employer pension contributions, rising to 8% at 5 years’ service.
• Enhanced Parental Leave: Enhanced maternity leave and four weeks of fully paid paternity leave.
• Private Medical: Comprehensive health coverage through Bupa, plus access to our health cash plan.
• Mental Health Support: 24/7 access to medical advice through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Bonus Scheme: Annual discretionary bonus based on both company and personal performance.
• Professional Registration Scheme: Bonus scheme to award for becoming chartered and registering for membership with professionalinstitutions.
• Christmas Shutdown: Enjoy a company-wide break between Christmas and New Year on top of your annual leave.
• Company Events: Monthly socials with your local office and three company-wide events per year, including one abroad.

About the role:

Your role will encompass all aspects of fire safety engineering. This will range from undertaking research on new products and systems, working with design teams, preparing fire strategies, undertaking site inspections and computational modelling, through to supporting the implementation of effective fire safety management and protection measures in existing buildings. Once you have developed a sound knowledge of the industry, we offer opportunities to specialise in different areas of fire engineering to suit your interests.

As part of our business, you will have the opportunity to liaise with a wider team of highly skilled fire engineers with specialisms that incorporate a diverse range of fields. You will be supported in learning fire safety engineering techniques and practices by our highly competent fire engineering team that includes approximately 14 Chartered Fire Engineers.

We will provide a supportive environment for you to develop both personally and professionally, and we want you to be proactive in this by being accountable for achieving your personal and our collective goals.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with colleagues across all offices and support fire engineers at all levels on projects.
• Develop fire strategy designs utilising a mixture of code compliance and performance-based approaches within a wide range of sectors such as residential, commercial, heritage, sports grounds, healthcare, etc.
• Produce technical reports outlining assumptions and basis of design, methodologies, and recommendations.
• Develop soft skills such as project management and liaising with clients and other specialists.
• Attend site visits (if required), whilst being accompanied and supported by an experienced engineer.
• Complete the graduate training scheme with support from your mentor.
• Continually advance your knowledge and skills in the application of fire engineering principles and relevant legislation through continual professional development, with an aim to achieve associate member status with the Institution of Fire Engineers.
• Attend and make a positive contribution to meetings, both internally and externally, and help us to continually improve Ashton Fire and the wider fire safety industry.
• In time, support Ashton Fire in undertaking research projects and publishing technical articles, including conference and journal papers.

Requirements

• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good attention to detail and ability to produce accurate technical work.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive attitude towards learning and professional development.
• Genuine interest in fire safety, engineering and the built environment.
• Good organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.

Desirable:

• Relevant placement/internship experience, familiarity with UK fire safety standards, or experience with engineering/Bluebeam/modelling software.

At Ashton Fire, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, providing equal opportunities where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age (within legal limits), disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We believe that a diverse team brings a wide range of perspectives, experiences, and ideas - and that's what drives innovation and excellence in everything we do.