Graduate Fire Engineer 2026 Start

Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Overview Company Overview
Jensen Hughes is a fire protection engineering and risk-based multidisciplinary consultancy with a legacy since 1939. Our expertise spans fire engineering, security risk consulting, risk analysis, process safety, forensic investigations, emergency management, accessibility consulting, digital innovation and more.
Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, helping clients protect lives, property and reputations. We are committed to a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth, putting people first and supporting career development across a global network.
We offer global employee networks and a connected, inclusive culture that helps everyone learn, grow and succeed together.
Job Overview These roles are open across our UK & Ireland offices. Please apply to your preferred location. You must have the right to work in the UK or Ireland to be considered. Jensen Hughes has a 1,500+ global workforce advancing the science of safety daily. We are seeking Graduate Fire Engineers to join our teams across the UK & Ireland.
Why join us to grow your career?
74% of our current UK & Ireland Directors/Technical Directors started as graduates.
We are Europe’s largest fire consultancy with offices across Belgium, Finland, Italy, Denmark and the UK & Ireland, delivering innovative, design-focused solutions.
As a Graduate Fire Engineer, you will be part of a dynamic design team with ongoing technical support to gain knowledge and experience in fire engineering projects.
You will be supported in developing your career within a diverse team that prioritises people, clients and communities.
Early responsibility and opportunities to progress; we support striving for chartered status through the Institute of Fire Engineers.
Responsibilities Perform fire engineering analysis on projects involving new and existing buildings.
Work on diverse buildings such as high-rise offices, large retail complexes and airport developments, developing innovative fire engineering strategies.
Analyse fire growth, means of escape, structural fire resistance and smoke control using multiple methods including computational modelling; prepare technical reports and liaise with clients.
Requirements and Qualifications To succeed from day one, you should bring:
Right to work in the UK or Ireland.
A Master’s degree (recent or expected) in Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical, or Physics.
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
Additional qualifications Team player with strong communication and time management skills.
Second European language is an advantage but not essential.
We’ve welcomed graduates from STEM Master’s backgrounds such as Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical and Physics, many of whom have built successful careers with us. If you’re pursuing a career in Fire Engineering and hold a transferable STEM Master’s degree, we’d like to hear from you.
Graduate Development Programme Hands-on project work, mentorship and support toward professional accreditation. Over two years, you’ll gain experience across fire engineering and related disciplines to establish a successful, impactful career.
Sustainability in Fire Engineering We support the design of safe, energy-efficient and sustainable buildings that meet standards such as BREEAM and align with net-zero goals. Graduates contribute to delivering solutions that protect people while supporting a sustainable built environment.
Our People Are Our Greatest Asset We offer a competitive benefits package to support wellbeing, work-life balance and professional growth.
Our UK&I Benefits Private medical insurance
33 days 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 rewards for team efforts
Extensive technical training and resources
Work-Life Balance We support flexible and hybrid working arrangements where appropriate, including potential early Friday finishes in some teams. We also offer:
Flexible working hours and patterns
Enhanced holiday entitlement after three years
Carry-over of up to five unused holiday days (subject to agreement)
We continuously review our benefits to ensure they meet statutory requirements and team needs.
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.

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