Graduate Fire Engineer

Salary: £31,000 per annum 

Location: Remote / Hybrid  

Working Pattern: We operate a flexible hybrid working pattern at the Occam Group, with time split between the office, client sites and working from home. 

Closing date is 31st July 2025, please apply before the closing date.   

Occam Group 

Whilst your systems may be complex, your support solutions need not be. We believe in providing straightforward, high quality, good value engineering consultancy and support.  

We aim to use our knowledge and expertise to develop a safer and more sustainable future because we recognise the importance of having a positive impact on the future of our planet and society.  

Job Description 

The successful Graduate Fire Engineer will assist senior engineers in delivering fire strategies, fire risk assessments, and design-stage consultancy services. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, the Graduate Fire Engineer will help ensure support safety of Critical National Infrastructure such as submarines, power stations and explosives facilities. 

This opportunity allows the Graduate Fire Engineer to develop technical knowledge in Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR), fire dynamics, compartmentation, evacuation modelling, and passive/active fire protection solutions while working under the guidance of experienced engineers and fire safety professionals. 

Duties to include 

• Assist in developing fire safety strategies, reports, technical notes and sketches, ensuring compliance with fire regulations 
• Support facility design reviews, assessing fire safety risks and proposing practical, effective solutions 
• Conduct fire engineering analysis, including smoke and evacuation modelling, temperature spread calculations, and structural assessments 
• Collaborate with clients, architects, and statutory authorities, ensuring fire safety measures align with project requirements 
• Work with advanced computer modelling software to perform fire dynamics assessments and simulations 

Essential Requirements  

• A degree in Fire Safety Engineering, Fire Protection Technologies or a related discipline. 
• A keen interest in fire safety, building regulations, and fire risk management. 
• Strong analytical skills with a problem-solving mindset. 
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with clients, design teams, and regulatory bodies. 
• Experience with fire modelling software (desirable but not essential - training provided). 

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated graduate to start their career in fire engineering. If you're ready to apply your skills and develop in a fast-paced, supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you! 

Due to the nature of the work that the Occam Group undertake, you must be a sole UK national in order to apply.  You will be required to undergo pre-employment screening and must be able to satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting. 

Benefits 

We provide our people with excellent benefits package that comprises of: 

• Annual bonus linked to company and individual performance 
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays 
• Loyalty Leave 
• Attractive pension scheme - matched pension contributions, up to 8% from day one 
• Family Friendly Policies 
• Private healthcare 
• Targeted professional development 
• Life Assurance (4x salary) and Income Protection (75% of salary) 
• Paid membership fees to a professional institution 
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme 
• EV lease salary sacrifice scheme 

Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply, as we believe that diversity and inclusion are fundamental to creating a dynamic and thriving workplace culture. 

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to: join.us@occam-group.co.uk