Job Description
Apprentice Fire Engineer
Leeds
Full-Time
Innovation Fire Engineering is an award-winning, specialist fire engineering consultancy. We have gained a reputation as experts in delivering innovative, robust, pragmatic fire engineered solutions.
Our core values underpin our company ethos and are at the heart of everything we do: Innovation, Collaboration, Integrity, People and Excellent Service. Our talented team share a passion for innovative fire engineering. Working together, sharing knowledge, expertise and support, collaboration is at the heart of our success.
You will work alongside experienced fire engineers in our Leeds office, gaining practical experience while undertaking structured learning and developing competencies that are essential for a successful career in fire engineering.
You will study the Degree Apprenticeship in Fire Engineering part-time at university and we will support you throughout. The Degree Apprenticeship takes four years and is the perfect opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge through work-based learning while you earn.
Applications for Apprentice Fire Engineer position(s) (2026 intake) will close on Friday 24th April 2026. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview in late April or early May 2026.
- Deliver the company's core values: Innovation, Collaboration, Integrity, People and Excellent Service.
- Develop skills in identifying potential fire safety issues with designs and devising appropriate cost-effective solutions for clients.
- Attend and make a positive contribution to meetings, both internally and externally.
- Produce a high standard of written English and communicate clearly with clients face to face, by telephone and by email.
- Gain experience on projects in a wide range of sectors including residential, healthcare, education and office.
- Liaise with approving authorities regarding proposed fire safety designs.
- Produce fire strategy reports and fee proposals for projects, supported by your mentor.
- Continually advance your knowledge and skills in fire engineering through Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- Attend and successfully complete modules at university.
- Motivated and enthusiastic, with a passion for problem solving.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with others.
- Strong written English skills and the ability to communicate clearly face to face, by telephone and by email.
- You will meet the minimum entry requirements of a Degree Apprenticeship at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN).
- No experience is necessary.
Excellent training and development: Personal Development Plan (PDP) identifying learning needs and monitoring progress, structured in-house training programme, mentoring, continuing professional development (CPD) (in-house and external), full involvement in a diverse range of projects from start to finish and paid membership of a relevant professional body.
Well-being ethos: Corporate masseur (monthly), 1-2-1 sessions (monthly) with an open-door policy and generous holiday allowance, including Christmas shutdown.
Great team culture: Regular team building days (bi-monthly), collaboration with experienced fire engineers and a supportive diverse team.
Flexible working: Flexible approach to working hours, with full-time hours of only 35 hours per week.
Financial: Competitive salary, annual discretionary bonus based on performance and a contributory pension.
Other benefits: Time Off in Lieu (TOIL), cycle-to-work scheme and pension salary sacrifice.
At Innovation Fire Engineering we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and supportive culture for all employees, where diversity is celebrated, differences are embraced and everyone feels valued and respected. We believe that diverse teams encourage innovation, creativity and excellence in everything we do.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and warmly welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age (within legal limits), disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity.
