Overview
We are looking for a Graduate Fire Engineer to join our Fire Engineering team in London, Bath or Edinburgh. With a world class reputation, our creativity and our people have delivered positive change to clients, the environment, and communities alike. If you want to be part of something bigger, this is your chance.
Responsibilities
* Develop fire safety engineering solutions in a multi‑disciplinary environment, including fire strategies, engineering analysis and performance‑based designs.
* Work with other team members to understand and apply UK and international fire safety legislation and design guidance.
* Carry out and review fire engineering calculations, including smoke modelling and evacuation analysis, from simple hand calculations to complex 3D computational modelling.
* Identify appropriate fixed fire protection systems, such as automatic fire detection and suppression, to support design solutions.
* Communicate and present technical solutions to a variety of clients and stakeholders.
* Ensure team members are kept informed of important and relevant service/design decisions.
* Liaise with approval authorities on fire safety designs.
* Demonstrate excellent consultancy skills; good communication and experience in dealing with difficult situations, negotiation and understanding the differing needs of our clients and within stakeholder groups.
* Visit sites to see how our fire strategies are implemented.
Projects
* 5 Broadgate – a 100,000 m² award‑winning office building in London’s financial district.
* Battersea Power Station – repurposing a historic landmark into a 21st‑century destination.
* Tottenham Hotspur Football Club Stadium – a world‑class UEFA/FIFA compliant arena.
* Co‑Op Live – Manchester’s largest indoor music venue, designed for safety and optimal music experience.
* Everton FC – a landmark new stadium welcoming supporters in comfort and safety.
Qualifications
* Masters in Fire Engineering, or a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering with relevant foundation knowledge.
* Solid experience in developing fire strategies, undertaking engineering analysis and applying performance‑based designs.
* Knowledge of UK and international fire safety legislation and design guidance.
* Experience in fire engineering calculations, smoke modelling and evacuation analysis.
* Understanding of fixed fire protection systems, such as automatic fire detection and suppression.
Application Process
Submit your CV and Supporting Statement (Cover Letter). We typically complete shortlisting after the role has closed. Contact earlycareers@burohappold.com for further guidance. This role is for an Autumn 2026 start.
Buro Happold values an inclusive, safe, and flexible working environment for all employees.
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