Graduate Fire Engineer 2026 Start - Galway

Jensen Hughes

The Role

Overview

Graduate fire engineer analyzing fire safety for new and existing buildings.

Key Responsibilities

  • cfd modelling
  • fire analysis
  • technical reports
  • client liaison
  • fire strategy
  • project engineering

Tasks

-You will be tasked with analysing fire growth, means of escape, structural fire resistance and smoke control by various methods including computer modelling software such as Computational Fluid Dynamics. The preparation of technical reports and liaising with our clients, who include some of the largest building developers in the country, is an important part of your role. -You will be responsible for the fire engineering analysis of exciting projects involving new and existing buildings. -You will work on a wide range of buildings such as high-rise office buildings, large retail complexes and airport developments, each providing unique challenges in developing an innovative fire engineering strategy.

Requirements

  • work permit
  • master’s degree
  • team player
  • communication
  • time management
  • english

What You Bring

-Right to work in the UK or Ireland. -A Master’s degree (achieved in the last two years or expected) in Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical, or Physics. -A team-player who can work effectively with colleagues at all levels. -The option to carry over up to five unused holiday days into the next year (subject to discussion and approval) -Excellent communication and time management skills. -Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.

Benefits

-Discretionary bonus scheme -Recognition and reward programmers to celebrate team efforts -Enhanced parental-related pay -Access to extensive technical training and resources -33 days of holiday(including bank holidays) with an additional day after 3 years -Flexible working hours and patterns -Income protection scheme -Employee assistance programme -4x life assurance -You will be given early responsibility and the opportunity to progress rapidly. Jensen Hughes encourage all Engineers to achieve chartered status via the Institute of Fire Engineers and offer help and support during the process. -Industry-leading contributory pension scheme -Enhanced holiday entitlement after three years -As a Graduate Fire Engineer, you will be an integral part of a dynamic design team, working with our experienced Engineers you will receive constant technical support to quickly gain knowledge and experience in fire engineering projects. -Private medical insurance -Working with us offers an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. -Flexible holiday use over Christmas/New Year

The Company

About Jensen Hughes

-Specializing in complex challenges involving life safety, fire protection, and security across various industries. -Expertise spans high-profile projects including airports, hospitals, and major industrial complexes. -Known for deep engineering knowledge and ability to develop innovative solutions for emergency scenarios. -Work often involves designing systems to protect lives, assets, and operations from fire, explosion, and other hazards. -In the energy sector, has worked on everything from renewable energy to nuclear power, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. -Actively involved in the development of smart cities, applying cutting-edge technology to improve infrastructure resilience. -Maintains a strong presence in both public and private sectors, serving government agencies, municipalities, and large corporations. -With offices around the world, integrates local expertise with global best practices to offer tailored solutions for clients.

Sector Specialisms

Aviation

Commercial + Mixed Use

Education

Government + Military

Healthcare

Hospitality + Entertainment

Insurance + Legal

Manufacturing

Mission Critical

Nuclear Power

Petrochemical, Oil + Gas

Power

Science + Technology

Transit + Tunnels

Energy + Utilities

Built Environment + Resiliency

Emergency Management + Response

Security Risk + Public Safety

Fire + Life Safety Systems Design

Code Consulting + Fire Engineering

Forensics

Hazardous Materials

Lithium-ion Battery Technology

Mass Timber Consulting

Pedestrian + Evacuation Modeling