Graduate Fire Engineering Scheme – Sweco UK
Transform society through fire safety engineering. Sweco is Europe’s leading design, engineering and regulatory consultancy. Our Early Careers Graduate Scheme delivers a blended two‑year learning experience, combining virtual modules with face‑to‑face training, mentorship and industry‑standard accreditation pathways.
What does the role involve?
As a Graduate Fire Engineer you will support fire safety design across the UK construction sector – commercial, residential, industrial and infrastructure. You will contribute to the entire project lifecycle, from concept design through to construction, working closely with multidisciplinary teams, clients and approving authorities.
Day‑to‑Day Activities
* Attend internal and external design team meetings.
* Review and mark up design proposals.
* Liaise with mechanical, electrical, public health engineers, architects and clients.
* Apply critical thinking to resolve fire safety challenges.
* Produce technical reports to support design approval processes.
* Undertake detailed fire engineering analysis, including CFD and evacuation modelling.
* Communicate with approving authorities and fire safety regulatory bodies.
Qualifications
* Relevant university degree (Engineering, Architecture, Design, or related discipline).
* Less than 12 months of relevant work experience (excluding placements).
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint).
* Self‑motivated, proactive and solution‑oriented.
* Work in the UK without restrictions now or in the future (permanent role).
What’s in it for you?
Two‑year blended learning experience with virtual and face‑to‑face modules, personalised mentorship, structured masterclasses covering internal insight, skills development and subject‑matter expertise, and industry‑standard accreditation support. Permanent position with competitive salary, 25 days holiday, pension, life assurance and hybrid work flexibility.
Application Process
Assessment centre will be held in January / February 2026. All applicants will be contacted regardless of outcome and we provide feedback to all interview and assessment centre attendees.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We are an equal opportunity employer. Sweco welcomes applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We are a disability‑confident committed employer and support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Ready to make a difference with us? Apply now and help transform society together at Sweco.
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