Graduate Fire Engineer 2027 Start - Galway

Jensen Hughes; Galway; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

33 days of holiday including bank hols

Pension scheme

Life assurance 4x

Income protection

Job summary

Jensen Hughes in Galway, Ireland invites applications for a Graduate Fire Engineer to start in 2027. You will join a global team delivering fire protection engineering solutions and support across multiple sectors. The role offers mentoring, hands‑on project experience, and potential progression toward Chartered status.

You will work within a Graduate Development Programme across fire engineering and related disciplines, with hybrid work options and a path toward professional accreditation.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK or Ireland is required.
• Master’s degree in Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, or Physics within the last two years or expected.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Additional qualifications and experience are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fire engineering analysis on a range of new and existing building projects.
• Work across diverse buildings including high-rise offices, large retail complexes, and airport developments.
• Analyse fire growth, means of escape, structural fire resistance and smoke control using methods including CFD modelling.
• Prepare technical reports and liaise with clients, including major building developers.

Skills

English fluency

Right to work in UK/Ireland

Team player

Strong communication

Innovative mindset

Additional European language

Education

Master’s degree in Fire Engineering or related field

Job description

Graduate Fire Engineer 2027 Start – Galway

Galway, Ireland

Company Overview

At Jensen Hughes, we’ve been helping make our world safe,secure and resilient since 1939. Today, our global network of experts worksacross fire protection engineering, security and risk‑based fields, including accessibility consulting, risk analysis, process safety, forensicinvestigations, security risk consulting, emergency management and digitalinnovation.

Our engineers and consultants work together to solve complexsafety and security challenges, helping our clients protect what matters most.Through technology, expertise and industry‑leading research, we continue toadvance the science of safety and make a meaningful difference to thecommunities we serve.

At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating a culture oftrust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first.Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives,skills and talents they bring to our organisation.

Our Global Employee Networks connect people from across theorganisation, supporting career development and creating opportunities to shareexperiences, build connections and learn from one another.

Job Overview

Ready to start a career where your engineering skills canmake a real difference?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Fire Engineer to join Jensen Hughes across the UK and Ireland and become part of our 2,000+ global employees working together to advance the science of safety every day.

These roles are open across our UK & Ireland offices.Please apply only to your preferred location. If you are open to more than onelocation, we will discuss this with you during the recruitment process.

Please note: to be considered for this role, you must have the right to work in the UK or Ireland.

Why join Jensen Hughes and grow your career?

Your career can go further than you think. 74% of ourcurrent Directors and Technical Directors in the UK & Ireland started theircareers with us as graduates.

Be part of a leading fire consultancy. We haveoffices across Belgium, Finland, Italy, Denmark and the UK & Ireland. Ourreputation for innovative, design-focused solutions has made us the consultantof choice for many of Europe’s leading property clients.

Learn from experienced engineers. As a Graduate FireEngineer, you will be an integral part of a dynamic design team. Workingalongside experienced Engineers, you will receive ongoing technical support tobuild your knowledge and experience across fire engineering projects.

Build your career in a supportive environment. You’llhave the opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and diverseteam where we strive to do the right thing for our people, clients andcommunities.

Take responsibility early. You will be given earlyresponsibility and the opportunity to progress rapidly. Jensen Hughesencourages all Engineers to work towards chartered status through the Instituteof Fire Engineers, providing help and support throughout the process.

What will you be working on?

As a Graduate Fire Engineer, you’ll work on a variety ofexciting projects, helping to develop innovative fire engineering solutions fornew and existing buildings.

Your work will include:

• Carrying out fire engineering analysis on a
  range of new and existing building projects.
• Working across a diverse range of buildings,
  including high-rise office buildings, large retail complexes and airport
  developments, each presenting its own unique challenges.
• Analysing fire growth, means of escape,
  structural fire resistance and smoke control using a variety of methods,
  including computer modelling software such as Computational Fluid Dynamics.
• Preparing technical reports and liaising with
  clients, including some of the largest building developers in the country.

Requirements and Qualifications

To set you up for success in the role, you’ll need:

• Right to work in the UK or Ireland.
• A Master’s degree, achieved within the last two
  years or expected, in Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,
  Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, or Physics.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication
  skills in English.
• Additional qualifications and experience

The following would also help you succeed in the role:

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

We’ve successfully welcomed Graduate Fire Engineers from avariety of STEM Master’s backgrounds, including Mechanical Engineering,Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering and Physics. Many of these individuals havegone on to build outstanding careers with us.

If you’re committed to pursuing a career in Fire Engineeringand have a transferable STEM Master’s degree, we’d love to hear from you. Tellus why you’re ready to start your career with Jensen Hughes.

Graduate Development Programme

Starting your career is about more than your first role,it’s about building the foundations for your future.

Our Graduate Development Programme gives you hands‑onproject experience, mentorship and support as you work towards professionalaccreditation. Over two years, you’ll gain experience across fire engineeringand related disciplines, helping you build the knowledge and skills needed for a successful and impactful career.

You’ll also have the opportunity to undertake Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as you progress through the programme, helping you continue to develop your technical knowledge and professional skills. We provide support and encouragement for Engineers working towards Chartered Engineer status, helping you work towards this important professional milestone as you build your career with Jensen Hughes.

Sustainability in Fire Engineering

At Jensen Hughes, fire safety and sustainability go hand inhand.

In the UK, we support the design of safe, energy-efficientand sustainable buildings that meet BREEAM standards and align with net-zerogoals. As a graduate, you’ll play a role in delivering solutions that protectpeople while helping to create a more sustainable built environment.

Our People Are Our Greatest Asset

At Jensen Hughes, we know that our people are the foundationof our success. To attract and retain the best talent, we offer a competitiveand comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing,work-life balance, and professional growth.

Our UK&I Benefits Include:

• Private medical insurance
• 33 days of holiday(including
  bank holidays) with an additional day after 3 years
• Industry‑leading contributory pension scheme
• 4x life assurance
• Income protection scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced parental-related pay
• Recognition and reward programmers 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 tosuit 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. Wealso offer:

• Flexible working hours and patterns
• Flexible holiday use over Christmas/New Year
• 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.

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.

At Jensen Hughes, we embrace innovation and understand that people are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT and other generative platforms to learn, prepare and communicate. We have provided some guidelines regarding the responsible use of AI in the recruitment process. Please click here to review.

The security of your personal data is important to us. Jensen Hughes has implemented reasonable physical, technical, and administrative security standards to protect personal data from loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction. We protect your personal data against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, using security technologies and procedures, such as encryption and limited access. Only authorized individuals may access your personal data for the purpose for which it was collected, and these individuals receive training about the importance of protecting personal data. Jensen Hughes is committed to compliance with all relevant data privacy laws in all areas where we do business, including, but not limited to, the GDPR and the CCPA. Additionally, our service providers are contractually bound to maintain the confidentiality of personal data and may not use the information for any unauthorized purpose.