Graduate - Fire Engineer

Graduate Fire Engineer

Diamond & Co • £30,000 • Glasgow / Hybrid

Role Overview

We are looking for a Graduate Fire Engineer to join our growing Fire Engineering team based in Glasgow.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to begin their career in Fire Engineering, developing technical skills while gaining broad exposure across a varied portfolio of residential, commercial and mixed-use projects.

Working alongside experienced Fire Engineers from day one, you will support the delivery of Fire Strategies, fire engineering design solutions and fire safety assessments, gaining practical experience across live projects while building the foundations for a successful long-term career.

The role offers structured training, mentoring and genuine support towards professional qualifications and chartership.

Role Expectations

• Assist with the preparation of Fire Strategies and fire engineering reports
• Support fire engineering design and technical analysis across residential and commercial developments
• Carry out research, calculations and technical assessments to support project delivery
• Assist senior Fire Engineers on live projects from inception through to completion
• Support fire safety assessments and compliance reviews
• Work alongside Building Surveying and Fire Risk teams on multidisciplinary projects
• Contribute to remediation and external wall-related projects where required
• Develop knowledge of fire safety legislation, Building Regulations and industry guidance
• Attend site visits and inspections as part of project delivery
• Build strong working relationships with colleagues, clients and project stakeholders

What Success Looks Like

• You develop strong technical knowledge and professional judgement
• You demonstrate curiosity, initiative and a willingness to learn
• You produce accurate and high-quality technical work
• You contribute positively to project delivery and team objectives
• You build trusted relationships with colleagues and clients
• You make consistent progress towards professional qualifications and chartership

How You'll Spend Most of Your Time

• Supporting Fire Strategy and fire engineering report preparation
• Assisting with technical calculations and analysis
• Researching legislation, guidance and fire engineering best practice
• Working alongside senior engineers on live projects
• Undertaking site inspections and surveys
• Supporting remediation and building safety projects
• Collaborating with Building Surveying and Fire Risk colleagues
• Participating in technical training and professional development activities

Who This Role Is For

• Has recently completed a degree in Fire Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Is looking to build a long-term career in Fire Engineering
• Is technically minded and enjoys problem solving
• Has strong communication and report-writing skills
• Is motivated, organised and eager to learn
• Enjoys working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

Professional Development

• Structured support towards professional membership and chartership
• Mentoring from experienced Fire Engineers
• Exposure to a broad range of project types and sectors
• Ongoing CPD and technical training
• Support through Diamond & Co's developing Engineering Development Pathway
• Opportunities to work alongside Building Surveying, Building Consultancy and Fire Risk specialists

What We Offer

• £30,000 starting salary
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Holiday entitlement increasing with length of service
• Workplace pension
• Life assurance (3x salary)
• Private medical insurance including digital GP access
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym, wellbeing and lifestyle discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free annual eye test and contribution towards VDU glasses
• Flexible working arrangements
• Structured support towards chartership and professional qualifications
• Access to wider learning and development opportunities across Odevo UK

About Diamond & Co

Diamond & Co is a multidisciplinary consultancy providing Building Consultancy, Fire Engineering and Fire Risk services across the UK.

Our Fire Engineering team delivers a broad range of instructions across commercial, residential and public sector projects, helping clients navigate increasingly complex fire safety and building safety requirements.

As part of Odevo UK, we combine the agility of a specialist consultancy with the support, investment and career opportunities of a larger group.

How We Hire

• Initial conversation with our Talent Acquisition team
• Interview focused on your potential, technical foundations and career aspirations

We aim to complete the process within two to three weeks and communicate clearly throughout.

Interested?

Apply with your CV.

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documentary evidence of eligibility will be required. Occasional UK travel and site visits may be required.