Graduate Fire Engineer

Let’s transform society together

We are Sweco.

We are Europe’s leading design, engineering, environment and regulatory consultancy.

We are future planners, city shapers, urban innovators, digital transformers, net zero chasers, community connectors, social enterprise rs and lifestyle improvers.

We are #Difference Makers.

And we are now taking applications for the Autumn 2027 cohort of our Early Careers Graduate Scheme.

Now recruiting:
Graduate Fire Engineer to join our Building Standards Division.

Solving the great societal challenges of our time is more relevant, demanding and inspiring than ever before. At Sweco we bring together experts with different perspectives and skills to develop solutions that address the challenges of urbanisation, harness the positive power of digitalisation and make societies more sustainable.

Sweco Fire Engineering offers clients a class-leading fire consultancy service, highlights our varied portfolio of projects includes high rise offices, luxury and high rise residential, luxury hotels and complex industrial schemes.

We prioritise strong relationships with our clients, emphasising open communication and collaboration. By understanding their needs and anticipating regulatory challenges, we partner with them to deliver innovative and successful solutions, backed by our commitment to quality and technical expertise.

Working on a diverse range of projects you will provide strategic fire safety advice across the UK for the whole construction sector including commercial, residential, industrial and infrastructure. This role presents a real depth and breadth of some of our most exciting project schemes and the opportunity to work in a team of highly skilled and talented engineers.

Our fire engineering project roles continue throughout the project lifecycle, from initial concept design through to construction. Collaborating with clients and external stakeholders is a key part of the role through delivering presentations and you will also be involved in contributing to design team meetings to ensure designs follow the fire strategies that have been agreed.

As a Graduate Fire Engineer, day to day activities include the following with support from a senior member of the Fire Engineering Team:

• Attending design team meetings internally and externally.
• Reviewing and marking up design proposals.
• Liaising with design team members i.e. Mechanical, Electrical, Public Health Engineers as well as Architects and clients.
• Critical thinking in supporting the design team to overcome the Fire Safety challenges.
• Producing technical reports to support the design through approval process.
• Undertaking detailed Fire Engineering analysis including using computer modelling tools i.e. CFD and Evacuation.
• Liaising with the Approving Authorities.

Our unique, personalised programme is designed for passionate, forward-thinking graduates who want to change the world around them, who will thrive in a dynamic team environment, and who are hungry to collaborate not only with fellow graduates, but also with mentors and leaders across the business.

We want to hear from you if you…

• Have a degree relevant to the role you’re applying for.
• Have less than 12 months of relevant work experience (excluding placements).
• Are confident using Microsoft Office and other relevant digital tools.
• Are driven, proactive, and solution-oriented.
• Can work in the UK without restrictions either now or in the future. This is a permanent role, and we’re looking for candidates who can grow their careers with Sweco without a time limit.

Our Graduate Scheme offers a two-year blended learning experience, with a tailored programme delivered virtually…