Graduate Fire Engineer: CFD & Fire Safety Design

AECOM; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in the United Kingdom is seeking a Graduate Fire Engineer to shape fire safety performance of buildings from the earliest design stages. You will work at the heart of multidisciplinary teams, helping architects and engineers understand how design decisions influence fire strategy and overall building performance.

You will apply advanced analytical methods, including CFD, smoke modelling, evacuation modelling, and other fire engineering tools to inform safe, efficient design solutions and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Engineering or related discipline (minimum 2:1) from an accredited university.
• Master’s degree in Fire Engineering is advantageous.
• Strong numerical skills and excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist in producing designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, fire strategy drawings, and fire strategy reports under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Support the collection, analysis, and documentation of engineering data to inform project decisions.
• Use engineering software and digital tools to solve basic technical problems and contribute to design development.
• Present technical work clearly and professionally using appropriate media, with support from the project team.
• Deliver tasks in line with agreed budgets, deadlines, and quality standards.
• Take ownership of your personal and professional development, proactively seeking opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge.

Skills

Numerical analysis

Technical communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Engineering (2:1)

Master’s degree in Fire Engineering

Tools

CFD software

Job description

AECOM in the United Kingdom is seeking a Graduate Fire Engineer to shape fire safety performance of buildings from the earliest design stages. You will work at the heart of multidisciplinary teams, helping architects and engineers understand how design decisions influence fire strategy and overall building performance.

You will apply advanced analytical methods, including CFD, smoke modelling, evacuation modelling, and other fire engineering tools to inform safe, efficient design solutions and