Graduate Fire Engineer

Graduate Fire Engineer Job in Sunderland, Tyne & Wear

Graduate Fire Engineer job for a growing fire engineering consultancy based in Sunderland. The role offers a salary of £38,000 - £42,000 + 4.5-day week + private healthcare + professional development!

The company has a strong reputation for delivering innovative, high-quality fire safety solutions across a wide range of UK projects, including hospitals, industrial facilities, heritage buildings, and specialist sectors. With a collaborative, close-knit team and a scenic beachfront office, this is a unique chance to start your career in a supportive and relaxed professional environment.

• Support fire engineering projects from initial concept through to completion
• Assist in producing fire safety strategies and technical reports
• Learn to apply UK fire safety legislation and guidance to real projects
• Shadow senior engineers on site visits and inspections
• Contribute to a collaborative and friendly team culture, providing input where appropriate
• Work closely with colleagues to deliver high-quality fire engineering solutions across a range of UK projects.

• Degree qualified in Fire Engineering (BEng/BSc/MSc)
• Enthusiasm to develop a career in fire safety engineering
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative office-based team environment
• UK driving licence preferred but not essential
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Salary £38,000 - £42,000 per annum
• 4.5-day working week (Friday afternoons off)
• 28 days annual leave (including public holidays) with option to purchase up to 5 additional days
• Paid leave over Christmas and New Year
• Private healthcare and access to a 24hr GP and counsellor
• Paid professional memberships (e.g., IFE, IFSM)
• Cycle to work scheme and potential green car scheme
• Company laptop, mobile phone, and IT equipment
• Opportunity to work in a supportive, relaxed office with a close-knit team and scenic beachfront location.

If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio.

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