Graduate Fire Engineer

Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. Roles are available across UK and Ireland offices, and hybrid, part-time, and flexible working arrangements may be discussed. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK or Ireland.

Company

hirify.global is a global fire protection engineering, security, and risk consultancy focused on safety, resilience, and sustainable building design.

What you will do

• Carry out fire engineering analysis for new and existing building projects.
• Work on high-rise offices, retail complexes, airport developments, and other complex buildings.
• Analyse fire growth, means of escape, structural fire resistance, and smoke control.
• Use computer modelling methods, including Computational Fluid Dynamics.
• Prepare technical reports and liaise with building developers and other clients.
• Support safe, energy-efficient, and sustainable building solutions aligned with BREEAM and net-zero goals.

Requirements

• Right to work in the UK or Ireland.
• 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.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues at different levels.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Enthusiasm for innovation and a commitment to pursuing a career in fire engineering.

Nice to have

• A second European language.

Culture & Benefits

• Two-year graduate development programme with hands-on project experience, mentorship, and technical support.
• Support for Continuing Professional Development and progression toward Chartered Engineer status through the Institute of Fire Engineers.
• Hybrid, part-time, flexible working arrangements, and flexible working hours where compatible with client deadlines.
• Private medical insurance, contributory pension, life assurance, income protection, and employee assistance programme.
• 33 days of holiday including bank holidays, with additional holiday benefits after three years.
• Technical training, recognition programmes, enhanced parental-related pay, and a discretionary bonus scheme.