Graduate Fire Safety Engineer – Product Evaluation Team

Job title:

Graduate Fire Safety Engineer – Product Evaluation Team

Company

Kiwa

Job description

Job SummaryKiwa Fire Safety Compliance (KFS) have an exciting opening for Graduate Fire Safety Engineers to join our Product Evaluation (PE) team from September 2025, working as part of a specialised engineering consultancy in a supportive and diverse team of established fire engineers in our Aylesbury office. As a Graduate Fire Safety Engineer, you will be an integral part of the team. Working with our experienced engineers, you will receive direction and mentoring to quickly gain knowledge and experience in many aspects of passive fire protection.About the roleThis entry level fire engineering role will be a client facing position and will provide the opportunity for you to work on a wide variety of construction elements. A key part of this role will be working with a range of passive fire protection products to aid in the extension of scope based upon fire resistance test data (either through the use of existing test data or assisting clients in the development of full-scale fire resistance testing programmes) and available industry guidance to provide a scope of approval for passive fire protection products. This role will also include assisting clients with the design and approval of on-site issues by developing robust solutions for bespoke scenarios and attending on-site inspections where required.This is the perfect role if you are looking to start your career in a specialized area of fire engineering, where you will be fully supported with mentoring and training to enable you to work towards becoming a competent fire engineer. This position offers excellent prospects for progression, combined with opportunities to broaden your fire engineering knowledge/skills through collaboration with other Kiwa Fire Safety Compliance departments/teams.

• You will be responsible for supporting the team with the delivery of Field of Application Reports, Technical Assessment Reports, Technical Notes, fire resistance test data reviews, letters, drawing mark-ups/reviews, and where appropriate you will use engineering principles, available industry guidance documents and the necessary supporting calculations (where applicable).
• You will, under the supervision of others, review fire resistance test data for passive fire protection products, develop technical reports for various construction elements, and where applicable, review building designs and drawings to assist in the development of solutions for clients.
• You will have a client facing role, which will include direct correspondence (emails, telephone calls, meeting attendance) with clients, attendance at fire resisting test laboratories, design team meetings and liaison with Statutory Authorities under the supervision of senior engineers.
• You will develop your knowledge of fire resistance testing and Building Regulations to support projects in a variety of sectors.
• You will be able to present your work in an appropriate and coherent format.
• You will be able to deliver work in accordance with agreed time scales and budgets under supervision.
• In addition to the support and mentoring provided by the company, you will take ownership of your own personal development, ensuring continuous professional development (CPD) by learning new skills, knowledge and experience to enhance professional abilities and maintain an effective performance as a professional fire engineer. As a guide, you would be expected to undertake at least 35 hours of CPD per year, including both a mix of formal and informal activities which the company will support.
• You will assist the sales and estimating team in the bidding process of future work and developing/strengthening networking channels.

Do you have what it takes?

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree with a prediction of 2:1 or above in Fire Engineering or other relevant engineering discipline such as Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineer, Building Services Engineering etc. Courses must be accredited by one or more professional engineering institution (such as the Institution of Fire Engineers etc.) to meet, or partially meet the education criteria for Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) through the Engineering Council.
• Desire to pursue a career in Fire Engineering and willingness to become professionally qualified such as a Chartered Engineer through the Institution of Fire Engineers (or other suitable professional engineering institution).
• Ability to work effectively both individually and as part of a team on multiple projects and collaborate with colleagues, design team members, clients, and other key stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure and assist the team reach targets.
• Outstanding communication (written and verbal) and well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Excellent numerical skills and aptitude for problem solving.
• Trusted to deal with confidential information.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Willingness to travel as and when required.
• Full UK driving licence.

What can you expect from us in return?

• £33,500 per annum
• Generous Annual Leave – Starting at 25 days plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy additional leave and increased entitlement with length of service
• 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday, with a hybrid working arrangement (2-3 days in the office per week) following a 6-month office-based training period
• Private Medical Insurance
• Enhanced Family Leave – Enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave with 6 months full pay, plus 2 weeks full pay for paternity leave
• Milestone Rewards – paid and unpaid sabbaticals, charity donations, personal gifts, and retail vouchers
• Salary Reviews
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Pension Contributions
• Life Assurance – 4x your annual salary
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – Confidential support, advice, and counselling available 24/7, 365 days a year
• 24/7 GP Service – Access to medical advice anytime
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers – Supporting your health and well-being
• Welcome Pack – Filled with company-branded goodies to kickstart your journey with us

At Kiwa, we deliver results driven by our core values: Ambitious, Reliable, and Engaged the principles that guide how we work with colleagues, customers, and everyone we encounter. We are committed to fostering personal development, encouraging you to be ambitious, explore new ideas, and contribute to making the world a safer, more sustainable place. Here, you’ll thrive in a dynamic environment with ample opportunities for growth and self-development.As an equal opportunity employer, Kiwa celebrates diversity and is dedicated to building an inclusive, supportive workplace. We embrace flexibility in hiring talented individuals from all backgrounds globally, ensuring a work environment free from prejudice, discrimination, and intimidation. Inclusivity and equality are core to who we are, and we uphold these values without exception.To apply for this role please submit your CV and cover letter by the Sunday 9th February. We also have graduate vacancies in our Fire Risk Management and Fire Safety Engineering Teams.If you have any questions about this role and would like to speak a member of the Talent Team, please e-mail us at uk.careers@kiwa.com.

Expected salary

Location

Buckinghamshire

Job date

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 23:36:47 GMT

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