Graduate Fire Engineer Job in Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
Graduate Fire Engineer job for a growing fire engineering consultancy based in Sunderland. The role offers a salary of £38,000 - £42,000 + 4.5-day week + private healthcare + professional development!
The company has a strong reputation for delivering innovative, high-quality fire safety solutions across a wide range of UK projects, including hospitals, industrial facilities, heritage buildings, and specialist sectors. With a collaborative, close-knit team and a scenic beachfront office, this is a unique chance to start your career in a supportive and relaxed professional environment.
Role & Responsibilities
Support fire engineering projects from initial concept through to completion
Assist in producing fire safety strategies and technical reports
Learn to apply UK fire safety legislation and guidance to real projects
Shadow senior engineers on site visits and inspections
Contribute to a collaborative and friendly team culture, providing input where appropriate
Work closely with colleagues to deliver high-quality fire engineering solutions across a range of UK projects.
Required Skills & Experience
Degree qualified in Fire Engineering (BEng/BSc/MSc)
Enthusiasm to develop a career in fire safety engineering
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative office-based team environment
UK driving licence preferred but not essential
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as sponsorship is not available for this position.
What you get back
Salary £38,000 - £42,000 per annum
4.5-day working week (Friday afternoons off)
28 days annual leave (including public holidays) with option to purchase up to 5 additional days
Paid leave over Christmas and New Year
Private healthcare and access to a 24hr GP and counsellor
Paid professional memberships (e.g., IFE, IFSM)
Cycle to work scheme and potential green car scheme
Company laptop, mobile phone, and IT equipment
Opportunity to work in a supportive, relaxed office with a close-knit team and scenic beachfront location.
Apply
If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.
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Referral
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