Graduate Fire Engineer (Edinburgh) - 2026 starts

Description

• Assist in producing designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, fire strategy drawings, and fire strategy reports under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Deliver tasks in line with agreed budgets, deadlines, and quality standards.
• Support the collection, analysis, and documentation of engineering data to inform project decisions.
• McArthurGlen, Nationwide – Development of retrospective fire strategies at two of McArthurGlen's UK Designer Outlet sites in York and Bridgend, which include both retail and food and beverage units provided over large, active commercial sites.
• Salisbury Square Development, London – Development of the fire strategy for a new development comprising Court Building, Police Headquarters, Office Building, and redevelopment of a Listed Building into a Public House.
• Use engineering software and digital tools to solve basic technical problems and contribute to design development.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to manage different tasks and help the team meet project deadlines.
• Present technical work clearly and professionally using appropriate media, with support from the project team.
• Bachelor’s degree (minimum 2:1 or equivalent) in Fire Engineering or a related discipline such as Structural, Mechanical, Civil, Aeronautical, or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university.
• A Master’s degree in Fire Engineering or a closely related subject is advantageous.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate work.
• Strong numerical skills, with the ability to analyse and interpret technical information.
• Demonstrated motivation and enthusiasm for pursuing a career in Fire Engineering.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance