Graduate Fire Engineer 2027 Start - Belfast

Company Overview

At Jensen Hughes, we’ve been helping make our world safe, secure and resilient since 1939. Today, our global network of experts works across fire protection engineering, security and risk-based fields, including accessibility consulting, risk analysis, process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management and digital innovation. Our engineers and consultants work together to solve complex safety and security challenges, helping our clients protect what matters most.

Job Overview

Ready to start a career where your engineering skills can make a real difference? We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Fire Engineer to join Jensen Hughes across the UK and Ireland and become part of our 2,000+ global employees working together to advance the science of safety every day. These roles are open across our UK & Ireland offices. Please apply only to your preferred location. If you are open to more than one location, we will discuss this with you during the recruitment process. Please note: to be considered for this role, you must have the right to work in the UK or Ireland.

Why join Jensen Hughes and grow your career?

• Your career can go further than you think. 74% of our current Directors and Technical Directors in the UK & Ireland started their careers with us as graduates.
• Be part of a leading fire consultancy. We have offices across Belgium, Finland, Italy, Denmark and the UK & Ireland.
• Learn from experienced engineers. As a Graduate Fire Engineer, you will be an integral part of a dynamic design team.
• Build your career in a supportive environment. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team.
• Take responsibility early. You will be given early responsibility and the opportunity to progress rapidly.

What will you be working on?

As a Graduate Fire Engineer, you’ll work on a variety of exciting projects, helping to develop innovative fire engineering solutions for new and existing buildings. Your work will include:

• Carrying out fire engineering analysis on a range of new and existing building projects.
• Working across a diverse range of buildings, including high-rise office buildings, large retail complexes and airport developments.
• Analysing fire growth, means of escape, structural fire resistance and smoke control using a variety of methods.
• Preparing technical reports and liaising with clients.

Requirements and Qualifications

To set you up for success in the role, you’ll need:

• Right to work in the UK or Ireland.
• A Master’s degree, achieved within the last two years or expected, in Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, or Physics.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.

Additional qualifications and experience

The following would also help you succeed in the role:

• A team player who can work effectively with colleagues at all levels.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Enthusiasm to innovate.
• A second European language is an advantage but not essential.

Graduate Development Programme

Starting your career is about more than your first role, it’s about building the foundations for your future. Our Graduate Development Programme gives you hands‑on project experience, mentorship and support as you work towards professional accreditation.

Sustainability in Fire Engineering

At Jensen Hughes, fire safety and sustainability go hand in hand. In the UK, we support the design of safe, energy-efficient and sustainable buildings that meet BREEAM standards and align with net-zero goals.

Our People Are Our Greatest Asset

At Jensen Hughes, we know that our people are the foundation of our success. To attract and retain the best talent, we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth.

Supporting Your Work-Life Balance:

• Flexible working hours and patterns.
• Flexible holiday use over Christmas/New Year.
• The option to carry over up to five unused holiday days into the next year.

A Commitment to Continuous Improvement

Our benefits represent a meaningful investment in both our people and the future of Jensen Hughes. We regularly review our benefits programme to ensure it aligns with statutory requirements, market trends, and the needs of our team.

Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.