Let’s transform society together…
We’re Sweco, Europe’s leading design, engineering, environment and regulatory consultancy, and we’re now recruiting for the November 2025 cohort on our Early Careers Graduate Scheme.
We are looking for passionate and forward-thinking graduates who strive to make a difference and have the ability to work within an inspiring and stimulating team environment. We provide the necessary support and opportunities for you to develop and fulfill your career goals.
Solving the great societal challenges of our time is more relevant, demanding and inspiring than ever before. At Sweco, we bring together experts with different perspectives and skills to develop solutions that address the challenges of urbanisation, harness the positive power of digitalisation, and make societies more sustainable.
Sweco Building Standards offers clients a class-leading regulatory consultancy service that is specifically coordinated to meet the responsibilities imposed through the Building Safety Act.
We are currently looking for a talented and motivated Graduate Fire Engineers to join our Fire Engineering team in London, Manchester, or Edinburgh.
What does the role involve?
Working on a diverse range of projects, you will provide strategic fire safety advice across the UK for the whole construction sector, including commercial, residential, industrial, and infrastructure. This role presents a real depth and breadth of some of our most exciting project schemes and the opportunity to work in a team of highly skilled and talented engineers.
As a Graduate Fire Engineer, day-to-day activities include the following with support from a senior member of the Fire Engineering Team:
1. Attending design team meetings internally and externally.
2. Reviewing and marking up design proposals.
3. Liaising with design team members, including Mechanical, Electrical, Public Health Engineers, as well as Architects and clients.
4. Supporting the design team to overcome Fire Safety challenges.
5. Producing technical reports to support the design through the approval process.
6. Undertaking detailed Fire Engineering analysis including using computer modelling tools (e.g., CFD and Evacuation).
7. Meeting and discussions with the Approving Authorities.
What do you need to apply?
We are seeking graduates who:
1. Have a degree in a subject relevant to the role you’re applying for.
2. Have less than 12 months relevant work experience (excluding placements).
3. Are confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint).
4. Are driven and solution-oriented.
5. Can work in the UK with no restrictions. We are unable to accept candidates who require sponsorship or those on a graduate visa due to their time limits.
What’s in it for you?
As a graduate at Sweco, you will be enrolled in our two-year Graduate Scheme, providing opportunities to visit other UK offices, socialize with other Sweco Graduates, and equip you with the soft skills to succeed within your role and the wider business.
You’ll be offered a permanent position with an industry-standard salary and benefits package, including 25 days holiday, a great pension, and life assurance.
Please note we will be looking to hold an assessment centre for this position in January/February 2025. All applicants will be contacted whether successful or not.
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