Graduate Fire Engineer 2026 Start

Job Overview
These roles are open across all our UK & I offices.
Please select your preferred location and, if you are open to more than one location, we will identify this during the recruitment process.
To be considered for this role you must have the right to work in the UK or Ireland.
Since 1939, Jensen Hughes has been a company fiercely committed to our purpose, our clients, and each other.
We have a great opportunity for Graduate Fire Engineer to join us across the UK and Ireland and become part of our 1,500+ global employees who work together to advance the science of safety every day.
Why join us to grow your career?
What if I told you 74% of our current Directors/Technical Directors in the UK & Ireland started their career with us as graduates?
We are the largest fire consultancy in Europe with offices in Belgium, Finland, Italy, Denmark and the UK & Ireland.
Our reputation for providing innovative, design focused solutions has made us the consultant of choice for many of Europe's leading property clients.
As a Graduate Fire Engineer, you will be an integral part of a dynamic design team, working with our experienced Engineers you will receive constant technical support to quickly gain knowledge and experience in fire engineering projects.
Working with us offers opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.
You will be given early responsibility and the opportunity to progress rapidly.
Jensen Hughes encourages all Engineers to achieve chartered status via the Institute of Fire Engineers and offers help and support during the process.
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for the fire engineering analysis of exciting projects involving new and existing buildings.
You will work on a wide range of buildings such as high-rise office buildings, large retail complexes and airport developments, each providing unique challenges in developing an innovative fire engineering strategy.
You will analyse fire growth, means of escape, structural fire resistance and smoke control by various methods including computer modelling software such as Computational Fluid Dynamics.
The preparation of technical reports and liaising with our clients is an important part of your role.
Requirements and Qualifications
To ensure you're ready to succeed from day one, you'll need to bring the following qualifications and experience:
Right to work in the UK or Ireland.
A Master's degree (achieved in the last two years or expected) in Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical, or Physics.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.
Additional qualifications/experience
A team-player who can work effectively with colleagues at all levels.
Excellent communication and time management skills.
A second European language is an advantage but not essential.
Graduate Development Programme
Our Graduate Development Programme gives you hands-on project work, mentorship, and the support to work toward professional accreditation.
Over two years, you'll gain experience across fire engineering and related disciplines, setting you up for a successful, impactful career.
Sustainability in Fire Engineering
At Jensen Hughes, fire safety and sustainability go hand in hand.
In the UK, we support the design of safe, energy-efficient, and sustainable buildings that meet BREEAM standards and align with net-zero goals.
As a graduate, you'll play a role in delivering solutions that protect people while helping to create a more sustainable built environment.
Our People Are Our Greatest Asset
We know that our people are the foundation of our success.
To attract and retain the best talent, we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth.
Our UK&I Benefits
Private medical insurance
33 days of holiday (including bank holidays) with an additional day after 3 years
4x life assurance
Discretionary bonus scheme
Employee assistance programme
Enhanced parental-related pay
Recognition and reward programmes 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 are happy to discuss hybrid, part-time, and flexible working arrangements to suit 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.
We also offer:
Flexible working hours and patterns
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.
Equal Opportunity
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.
For privacy and data protection, Jensen Hughes has implemented security standards to protect personal data and comply with relevant laws.
By applying, you acknowledge the collection and handling of your data as described in our privacy policy.
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