Graduate Fire Engineer 2026 Start

Job OverviewGraduate Fire Engineer **** Start - DublinDublin, Dublin, IrelandThese roles are open across all our UK & Ireland offices.Please apply to your preferred location only; 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 ****, Jensen Hughes has been committed to our purpose, clients, and colleagues.We have a great opportunity for a Graduate Fire Engineer to join us across the UK and Ireland and become part of our 1,500+ global employees who 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?Exciting rightWe 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 always 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.ResponsibilitiesYou 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, who include some of the largest building developers in the country, is an important part of your role.Requirements and QualificationsTo 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 that could help you succeedA 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 a variety of STEM Master's backgrounds, including Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical, and Physics.Many of these individuals have gone on to build outstanding careers with us.If you're committed to pursuing a career in Fire Engineering and hold a transferable STEM Master's degree, we'd love to hear from you, tell us why you're ready to join our teamGraduate Development ProgrammeOur 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 EngineeringAt 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 AssetAt Jensen Hughes, 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 IncludePrivate medical insurance33 days of holiday (including bank holidays) with an additional day after 3 yearsIndustry-leading contributory pension scheme4x life assuranceIncome protection schemeDiscretionary bonus schemeEmployee assistance programmeEnhanced parental-related payRecognition and reward programmes to celebrate team effortsAccess to extensive technical training and resourcesSupporting Your Work-Life BalanceWe understand the importance of flexibility and balance.We're 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 patternsFlexible holiday use over Christmas/New YearEnhanced holiday entitlement after three yearsThe option to carry over up to five unused holiday days into the next year (subject to discussion and approval)A Commitment to Continuous ImprovementOur 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.#LI-JC1Jensen 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.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.*Policy on use of 3rd party recruiting agency for direct placements*Jensen Hughes will occasionally augment a recruiting search through agencies for certain positions when business conditions warrant.Jensen Hughes will not accept resumes, inquiries or proposals from recruiting agencies as an acceptable method to consider a candidate.3rd party recruiting agencies must sign a standard Jensen Hughes agreement after being evaluated and accepted by a Human Resources or Talent Acquisition manager, or member of the talent acquisition team.Hiring managers and employees of Jensen Hughes are not authorized to accept resumes, engage in fee-based searches through recruiting firms or sign a search agreement.Please note this policy does not apply to "staffing firms" or firms that are involved with hiring temporary staff.Any recruiting agency interested in being considered may contact our recruiting team at jensenhughesrecruiting.com.Create a Job AlertInterested in building your career at 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