Overview

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Jensen Hughes has a long-standing leadership in fire protection engineering and related security and risk-based fields. We are seeking a talented Associate Fire Engineer to join our Birmingham team and contribute to delivering life safety solutions to our diverse client base.

Why join us to grow your career?

• We are the largest fire consultancy in Europe with offices across Europe. Our engineers work on industry-leading technical projects.
• As a Fire Engineer you will be part of a dynamic technical team, collaborating with other groups including Forensics.
• Opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team, with paths toward chartered status.
• Support for mentorship and development, with early progression opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Manage large and complex projects to ensure successful delivery to important clients.
• Work on a broad portfolio of projects across the UK and worldwide, involving various building types.
• Proficient in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modelling and analysis for smoke movement.
• Develop and use other modelling tools such as CFAST, PyroSim and Pathfinder to provide alternative fire engineering solutions.
• Mentor and train graduates and manage engineers in a team; client-facing with construction-related queries.
• Contribute to Business Development and help grow the client base.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Background in fire engineering, preferably in a consultancy environment.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Ideally working toward becoming Chartered.

Our People Are Our Greatest Asset

We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support wellbeing, work-life balance and professional growth.

Our UK and Ireland Benefits Include

• Private medical insurance
• 33 days paid time off with an additional day after 3 years
• Industry-leading contributory pension scheme
• 4x life assurance
• Income protection scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced parental-related pay
• Recognition and reward programmes
• Access to extensive technical training and resources

Supporting Your Work-Life Balance

• Hybrid, part-time and flexible working arrangements available
• Flexible working hours and patterns, including early Friday finish
• Flexible holiday use over Christmas/New Year; enhanced entitlement after three years
• Option to carry over up to five unused holiday days

A Commitment to Continuous Improvement

We regularly review our benefits programme to align with statutory requirements, market trends, and team needs. Any modifications are considered to support employees and the company’s long-term goals.

Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

The security of your personal data is important to us. We implement reasonable security standards to protect personal data and comply with applicable data privacy laws.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Professional Services