Graduate Fire Engineer/ Fire Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire safety consultancy is looking for a Graduate Fire Engineer to join their expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a relevant engineering degree, offering a supportive environment for personal and professional growth within the fire safety sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave allowance

Flexible working arrangement

Enhanced pension contributions

Other perks and benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science with at least a 2:1 grade.
• Proficiency in English required.
• Understanding of UK fire safety guidance is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Produce fire safety strategy documents for design teams.
• Identify appropriate fire protection systems.
• Support senior engineers with independent advice on fire safety.

Skills

Excellent English speaking and writing skills

Pro-active and ambitious mindset

Excellent communication skills

Time management skills

Ability to work effectively with a team

Enthusiasm to develop technical knowledge

Understanding of UK fire safety guidance

Education

BEng / BSc with a grade of at least 2:1

Job description

Job Description

Who We Are:

Artec Fire is a specialist engineering consultancy leading the way in fire safety services in the built environment.

We are dedicated to providing full spectrum, lifecycle fire engineering services for building projects from feasibility to occupation and beyond. We deliver pragmatic solutions, innovative designs and comprehensive advice. This includes fire safety strategy design, fire engineering analysis, fire safety audit, external wall fire safety, risk assessment and building safety case services.

Our Ethos:

At Artec Fire, we prioritise our clients, delivering proactive, bespoke consultancy that balances design excellence and safety. Collaboration and communication are at our core, fostering strong partnerships and a supportive internal culture. We are committed to improving fire safety in our communities, embracing innovation and sustainability whilst cultivating a team of competent, well-rounded engineers dedicated to excellence and growth. Together, we strive to create a safer, better-engineered future.

Role Description:

This is an excellent opportunity to join an expanding fire safety consultancy as a Graduate Fire Engineer or experienced Fire Engineer. Artec are committed to the rapid growth of all team members within their professional career.

The primary service delivery of the Fire Engineering Division is as follows:

• Fire Safety Strategy Design & Development (Fire Strategy, Fire Statement, etc.)
• External Wall Fire Safety (FRAEW, Remediation, etc.)
• Fire Engineering Analysis & Assessment (CFD, Evacuation Modelling, etc.)
• Expert Services (Advisory, Witness, etc.)
• Fire Safety Audits
• Peer Review
• Safety Case

The responsibilities of the Graduate Fire Engineer are as follows (it should be noted that the Graduate Fire Engineer is to be fully trained and supported throughout the delivery of these responsibilities by senior engineers):

• Learn about our full range of fire safety engineering services, including fire safety strategies based on UK and international regulations and creating fire strategy drawings.
• Produce fire safety strategy documents to inform and support the design team throughout the design process.
• Identify and specify appropriate fire protection systems, i.e. automatic fire detection, suppression to support fire engineering design solutions, etc.
• Learn to carry out and review fire engineering calculations including smoke modelling and evacuation analysis from simple hand calculations to complex computational modelling.
• Understand and apply UK fire safety legislation and guidance.
• Identify design related issues and propose solutions as appropriate.
• Support senior engineers in offering independent and impartial advice to clients on all aspects of fire safety engineering.
• Build strong relationships with key individuals at all levels within the client organisation.
• Work on projects across all sectors including residential, commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, later living, heritage, aviation, energy, etc.
• Work on projects of varying scales from small re-developments to masterplans.

Skills:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following qualities and qualification:

• BEng / BSc (or better) with a grade of at least 2:1
• Excellent English speaking and writing skills
• Pro-active and ambitious mindset
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively with a team
• Enthusiasm to develop technical knowledge and skills
• An understanding of UK fire safety guidance and legislation would be beneficial, but not essential (Approved Document B, BS9999, BS9991, etc.)

Package:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave allowance (to increase with role progression) and carry-over days
• Flexible working (including allowance for working abroad)
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Other perks and benefits