Graduate Fire Engineer

Glasgow, Scotland

At Jensen Hughes, we've been helping make our world safe, secure and resilient since 1939. Today, our global network of experts works across fire protection engineering, security and risk-based fields, including accessibility consulting, risk analysis, process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management and digital innovation.

Our engineers and consultants work together to solve complex safety and security challenges, helping our clients protect what matters most. Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, we continue toadvance the science of safety and make a meaningful difference to the communities we serve.

At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives, skills and talents they bring to our organisation.

Our Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organisation, supporting career development and creating opportunities to share experiences, build connections and learn from one another.

Ready to start a career where your engineering skills can make a real difference?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Fire Engineer to join Jensen Hughes across the UK and Ireland and become part of our 2,000+ global employees working together to advance the science of safety every day.

These roles are open across our UK & Ireland offices. Please apply only to your preferred location. If you are open to more than one location, we will discuss this with you during the recruitment process.

Please note:

to be considered for this role, you must have the right to work in the UK or Ireland.

Your career can go further than you think. 74% of our current Directors and Technical Directors in the UK & Ireland started their careers with us as graduates.

Be part of a leading fire consultancy. We have offices across Belgium, Finland, Italy, Denmark and the UK & Ireland. Our reputation for innovative, design-focused solutions has made us the consultant of choice for many of Europe's leading property clients.

Learn from experienced engineers. As a Graduate Fire Engineer, you will be an integral part of a dynamic design team. Working alongside experienced Engineers, you will receive ongoing technical support to build your knowledge and experience across fire engineering projects.

Build your career in a supportive environment. You'll have the opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team where we strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

Take responsibility early. You will be given early responsibility and the opportunity to progress rapidly. Jensen Hughes encourages all Engineers to work towards chartered status through the Institute of Fire Engineers, providing help and support throughout the process.

As a Graduate Fire Engineer, you'll work on a variety of exciting projects, helping to develop innovative fire engineering solutions for new and existing buildings.

Your work will include:

• Carrying out fire engineering analysis on a range of new and existing building projects.
• Working across a diverse range of buildings, including high-rise office buildings, large retail complexes and airport developments, each presenting its own unique challenges.
• Analysing fire growth, means of escape, structural fire resistance and smoke control using a variety of methods, including computer modelling software such as Computational Fluid Dynamics.
• Preparing technical reports and liaising with clients, including some of the largest building developers in the country.

To set you up for success in the role, you'll need:

• Right to work in the UK or Ireland.
• A Master's degree, achieved within the last two years or expected, in Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, or Physics.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.

The following would also help you succeed in the role:

• A 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.

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