Graduate Fire Engineer

About Building & Real Estate

At SOCOTEC UK Building and Real Estate division, we pride ourselves on being a trusted partner supporting our clients at every stage of the property lifecycle. We offer a comprehensive range of services including building surveying, project management, dilapidations advice, technical due diligence, compliance support, and sustainability consultancy. Our specialists focus on delivering solutions that are not only technically robust but also commercially sensible.

By prioritising quality, reliability, and strong client relationships, we ensure buildings are safe, efficient, and future‑ready — creating spaces that perform better for businesses, communities, and the environment.

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days holiday (with the option to buy more), an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition programmes, family‑friendly support, exclusive retail discounts, employee assistance programmes, and an enhanced company pension. SOCOTEC UK & Ireland are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.

Are you interested in fire engineering and building safety design? This could be your opportunity to excel as a Graduate Fire Engineer, playing a vital role in supporting SOCOTEC’s continued success.

As SOCOTEC grows, so do our teams. We’re looking for a dedicated Graduate Fire Engineer to join our Fire Engineering team and wear the SOCOTEC badge with pride.

We are seeking a proactive, reliable, and flexible Graduate Fire Engineer to join our Fire Engineering team. In this role, you’ll need the confidence to work independently, alongside the ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team. A background in engineering, along with knowledge of fire safety legislation and guidance such as Approved Document B and BS standards, is essential to thrive in this position.

• Developing fire safety strategies and providing advisory support during construction stages
• Preparing technical fire engineering analysis including CFD modelling and assessment reports
• Supporting senior engineers through site visits, report preparation and client liaison

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in an engineering discipline
• A postgraduate qualification in fire engineering
• Strong communication skills and a passion for fire safety engineering

Join a thriving community of over 2,000 industry professionals who are passionate about making a real difference. At SOCOTEC UK, we're not just delivering services - we're shaping the future of testing, inspection, and certification across the nation.

Our people are our strength. We have built our reputation on attracting exceptional talent like you and empowering them to deliver excellence at every turn. Our comprehensive range of TIC services means you'll have the opportunity to work on diverse, challenging projects that truly matter.

Build a traditional career path or explore opportunities across multiple disciplines — all within SOCOTEC. Your choice, your direction.

Local, national, or global projects. Office‑based, remote, or hybrid. We offer the flexibility that empowers you to perform at your best.

From day one, you'll have access to comprehensive training, mentorship, and development programs. We support every step of your professional journey.

Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.