Overview

Graduate Fire Engineer (London, Birmingham, Manchester) – Jacobs, Manchester, United Kingdom

Join Jacobs Graduate Development Programme (GDP) to develop your career in fire engineering within the Cities & Places team across national and international projects.

What you'll do

• Contribute to the delivery of significant fire engineering projects across diverse building types and sectors, nationally and internationally.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, surveyors, designers, place-makers, project managers and transport planners to provide design solutions for clients.
• Based in the London, Birmingham or Manchester offices; start date September 2026.

What you’ll need

• Be working towards a relevant Degree or Master’s level qualification in Fire Engineering / Architecture
• A flexible self-starter who is keen to drive your career forward
• Adaptable to change, with a thirst for learning new things
• You must have the permanent right to work in the UK

Selection Process

• Step 1 Apply Online
• Step 2 Solo Video Assessment
• Step 3 Interview

Start date

September 2026

What we offer

• A structured two-year Graduate Development Programme with blended learning, mentoring, progress reviews and networking
• On-the-job learning with guidance from a manager and mentor to build meaningful experiences
• Hybrid working, safety, health and wellbeing focus, and opportunities to give back through volunteering and community programs

As a disability confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy.