Graduate Fire Engineer (2026 Cohort) at Ashton Fire in All Cannings, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

Develop fire strategy designs utilising a mixture of code compliance and performance-based approaches within a wide range of sectors such as residential, commercial, heritage, sports grounds, healthcare, etc.
Develop soft skills such as project management and liaising with clients and other specialists.
Produce technical reports outlining assumptions and bases of design, methodologies, and recommendations.
In time, support Ashton Fire in undertaking research projects and publishing technical articles, including conference and journal papers.
Attend and make a positive contribution to meetings, both internally and externally, and help us to continually improve Ashton Fire and the wider fire safety industry.
Work closely with colleagues across all offices and support fire engineers at all levels on projects.
Complete the graduate training scheme with support from your mentor.
Attend site visits (if required), whilst being accompanied and supported by an experienced engineer.
Continually advance your knowledge and skills in the application of fire engineering principles and relevant legislation through continual professional development, with an aim to achieve associate member status with the Institution of Fire Engineers.

Requirements

Benefits

Bonus Scheme: Annual discretionary bonus based on both company and personal performance.
25 Days Holiday: Take time to recharge with 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays), rising to 30 days at 9 years’ service.
Mental Health Support: 24/7 access to medical advice through our Employee Assistance Programme.
In your application, you will be asked to provide your preferred office location.
Hybrid Approach: Work a blend of where you’re most productive- whether from home or the office, the choice is yours.
Core Hours: Shape your workweek around our flexible core hours, making it easier to balance work and life.
All Graduate positions are Hybrid, with a mix of working from the office and home.
Flexible Bank Holidays: Choose when to take your bank holidays, giving you the freedom to celebrate what matters to you.
9-Day Fortnight: Enjoy an extra day off every two weeks, giving you more time to focus on what matters most.
Professional Registration Scheme: Bonus scheme to award for becoming chartered and registering for membership with professional institutions.
Christmas Shutdown: Enjoy a company-wide break between Christmas and New Year on top of your annual leave.
Private Medical: Comprehensive health coverage through Bupa, plus access to our health cash plan.
Enhanced Pension: Enjoy peace of mind for the future with 6% employer pension contributions, rising to 8% at 5 years’ service.
Company Events: Monthly socials with your local office and three company-wide events per year.
The Recruitment Day is a great opportunity to learn more about Ashton Fire and the role of a Graduate Fire Engineer. Candidates will take part in a fun and engaging day of interviews, team activities, and presentations, and will have the chance to meet members of the Ashton Fire team.
Enhanced Parental Leave: Enhanced maternity leave and one month of fully paid paternity leave.

Training + Development

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Interview process

submit application by 5 dec 2025.
shortlisted candidates invited to graduate recruitment day on 19 jan 2026.
attend recruitment day for interviews, team activities, and presentations.
offers made by 26 jan 2026.

Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

2019

Year Founded

The company was established in this year.

£3M

Total Assets

The company's total assets exceed this amount.

£1.5M

Cash Reserves

The company holds approximately this amount in cash.

Founded by industry veterans, the company has grown from a bold start-up to a respected consultancy in fire safety engineering.
Operating primarily in the UK, they have experienced significant growth in annual turnover.
Their projects span from new-build design and construction-phase reviews to pre‑occupancy safety sign‑off and demolition planning.
Specialisms include fire risk assessments, fire door inspections, external wall checks, fire safety engineering and site construction inspection.
Known as “considerate consultants,” they collaborate closely with architects and engineers to integrate fire safety without compromising design vision.
Headquartered in Eastbourne and registered with Companies House, they maintain offices across Hertfordshire and Oxfordshire.
Led by co‑founder and Managing Director Adam Taylor, whose background in fire & explosion engineering guides their technical excellence.

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LinkedIn – Ashton Fire

Role

Description

Develop fire strategy designs utilising a mixture of code compliance and performance-based approaches within a wide range of sectors such as residential, commercial, heritage, sports grounds, healthcare, etc.
Develop soft skills such as project management and liaising with clients and other specialists.
Produce technical reports outlining assumptions and bases of design, methodologies, and recommendations.
In time, support Ashton Fire in undertaking research projects and publishing technical articles, including conference and journal papers.
Attend and make a positive contribution to meetings, both internally and externally, and help us to continually improve Ashton Fire and the wider fire safety industry.
Work closely with colleagues across all offices and support fire engineers at all levels on projects.
Complete the graduate training scheme with support from your mentor.
Attend site visits (if required), whilst being accompanied and supported by an experienced engineer.
Continually advance your knowledge and skills in the application of fire engineering principles and relevant legislation through continual professional development, with an aim to achieve associate member status with the Institution of Fire Engineers.

Requirements

Benefits

Bonus Scheme: Annual discretionary bonus based on both company and personal performance.
25 Days Holiday: Take time to recharge with 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays), rising to 30 days at 9 years’ service.
Mental Health Support: 24/7 access to medical advice through our Employee Assistance Programme.
In your application, you will be asked to provide your preferred office location.
Hybrid Approach: Work a blend of where you’re most productive- whether from home or the office, the choice is yours.
Core Hours: Shape your workweek around our flexible core hours, making it easier to balance work and life.
All Graduate positions are Hybrid, with a mix of working from the office and home.
Flexible Bank Holidays: Choose when to take your bank holidays, giving you the freedom to celebrate what matters to you.
9-Day Fortnight: Enjoy an extra day off every two weeks, giving you more time to focus on what matters most.
Professional Registration Scheme: Bonus scheme to award for becoming chartered and registering for membership with professional institutions.
Christmas Shutdown: Enjoy a company-wide break between Christmas and New Year on top of your annual leave.
Private Medical: Comprehensive health coverage through Bupa, plus access to our health cash plan.
Enhanced Pension: Enjoy peace of mind for the future with 6% employer pension contributions, rising to 8% at 5 years’ service.
Company Events: Monthly socials with your local office and three company-wide events per year.
The Recruitment Day is a great opportunity to learn more about Ashton Fire and the role of a Graduate Fire Engineer. Candidates will take part in a fun and engaging day of interviews, team activities, and presentations, and will have the chance to meet members of the Ashton Fire team.
Enhanced Parental Leave: Enhanced maternity leave and one month of fully paid paternity leave.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

submit application by 5 dec 2025.
shortlisted candidates invited to graduate recruitment day on 19 jan 2026.
attend recruitment day for interviews, team activities, and presentations.
offers made by 26 jan 2026.

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found