Graduate Fire Engineer: Global Impact in Safety & Design

Mott MacDonald Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is offering a graduate fire engineer role in the UK. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to shape fire strategies for life safety systems and fire-engineered solutions, including site visits and modelling.

The programme provides mentorship, structured development, and exposure to high-profile projects across sectors. You will join our Accelerating Your Future development track with a three-year soft skills curriculum, mentoring, and technical training to foster your

Qualifications

• Less than 12 months of relevant experience (excluding placements).
• Bachelor’s degree obtained no earlier than 2025 or expected.
• Interest in joining Mott MacDonald and in fire engineering.
• Demonstrates initiative, effective communication, high-quality written work, and structured problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Shape fire strategies that safeguard people and assets.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on life safety systems and fire-engineered solutions.
• Translate project needs into clear fire safety advice.
• Assist with site visits and technical assessments to support recommendations.
• Explore fire dynamics using modelling and advanced tools.
• Apply expertise across diverse sectors and projects.

Skills

Fire engineering curiosity

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science or similar

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Building Services Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Physics

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

Job description

Mott MacDonald is offering a graduate fire engineer role in the UK. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to shape fire strategies for life safety systems and fire-engineered solutions, including site visits and modelling.

The programme provides mentorship, structured development, and exposure to high-profile projects across sectors. You will join our Accelerating Your Future development track with a three-year soft skills curriculum, mentoring, and technical training to foster your