Graduate Fire Engineer

Graduate Fire Engineer

See it differently

You see the world through a unique lens and that’s exactly what we need. We embrace how you see things differently – it’s essential for creating a sustainable future.      

Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. Globally, each year we recruit hundreds of graduates and students who help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.  

The Opportunity

Arup's Fire Engineering team combines technical excellence, innovation, and creative problem-solving to develop fire safety solutions for some of the world's most complex and iconic projects. As a Graduate Fire Engineer, you will work alongside industry-leading experts to create safe, sustainable, and high-performing built environments.

What you'll do

• Contribute to the development of fire strategies for a wide range of building types and project stages.
• Apply performance-based fire engineering principles to solve complex design challenges.
• Undertake fire safety risk assessments for existing buildings.
• Carry out site inspections and witness fire protection systems during construction.
• Utilise specialist fire engineering software to analyse and model fire safety performance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to review and assess building designs in both 2D and 3D environments.

What we're looking for

We're interested in graduates who are passionate about fire safety, innovation, and engineering design

https://www.arup.com/services/fire-engineering/

Is this role right for you?  

For this opportunity, we are seeking the following qualifications, skills and attributes:    

An undergraduate or bachelor's degree (or equivalent)  

• Fire Engineering
• Architectural Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Structural Engineering

Together with:

• Knowledge or interest in areas such as thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, fluid dynamics, fire dynamics, material behaviour and industrial risk will be advantageous. 

  Experience or exposure to the following is beneficial:

• Autodesk Revit, Navisworks or AutoCAD
• Microsoft Word and Excel
• Reviewing building drawings and digital models

What will set you apart

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• A commitment to technical excellence and continuous learning
• The ability to work collaboratively and think creatively

To be considered for a graduate opportunity, your application must include a copy of your academic transcript and meet the following criteria:  

• Full working rights in the country of application  
• No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role  
• Recently graduated, or on track to graduate, from your most recent degree, related to your role of choice, before employment starts.  

Alongside your degree, we look for the following core attributes;  

• Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.  
• Innovative minds: We’re looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.  
• Growth seekers: You have a growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.  
• Adaptable adventurers: You’re ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.

Closing Date: 12 November 2026

Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.

Eligibility  

We're able to consider candidates who require an employment permit to work in Ireland, where the role and offered salary meet the Irish Government's eligibility criteria (for example, under the Critical Skills or General Employment Permit schemes). All Employment Permits are granted at the discretion of the Deciding Officer with offers contingent to obtaining the correct immigration to work and reside in Ireland

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.  

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.    

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling permanent members to share in the results of our collective efforts.  

We take an approach to flexible working that supports the diversity and wellbeing of our graduates.  

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas - this drives our excellence.  

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas.  

We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. Candidates may inform us of any disability, learning difference, or other circumstance that may require reasonable adjustments for interviews or assessments. Any information provided will be used only to make appropriate arrangements and will not be considered in any other aspect of your application or selection process.  
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