Graduate Fire Engineer (2027 Cohort)
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
The pay only meets a lower rate
£34,000 / year
Salary
Below P25 for SOC 2129
£46,100
Going rate
Offer is 0.7× the going rate
This role may qualify only on a lower rate
Anyone can use the standard rate, and the pay is below it. If you are a new entrant or a PhD holder, you can use a lower rate, and the pay clears the new entrant rate. On the jobs board, Standard hides roles like this and the new entrant rate shows them as Possible at most. The advertised pay goes up to £34,000.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2129 Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified Most likely code | £33,400 Clears | £36,900 Misses | £41,500 Misses | £46,100 Misses |
2121 Civil engineers Also possible | £35,200 Misses | £40,300 Misses | £45,300 Misses | £50,400 Misses |
2122 Mechanical engineers Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £37,400 Misses | £42,100 Misses | £46,800 Misses |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Applications are now open for our 2027 Graduate Cohort (Fire Engineering)!
We are accepting applications for a number of our offices.
- All Graduate positions are Hybrid, with a mix of working from the office and from home.
- In your application, you will be asked to provide your preferred office location.
Who we are:
Ashton Fire is a dynamic and rapidly growing Fire Safety and Engineering Consultancy. Operating from an ethical platform, our social and environmental values are at the core of our organisation and service delivery. We strive to provide the highest quality, morally and ethically balanced service to our clients whilst maintaining a team-focused working environment.
Perks & Benefits:
Most of our benefits are available to all employees from the first day of employment.
- Hybrid Approach: Work a blend of where you’re most productive - whether from home or the office, the choice is yours.
- 9-Day Fortnight: Enjoy an extra day off every two weeks, giving you more time to focus on what matters most.
- Core Hours: Shape your workweek around our flexible core hours, making it easier to balance work and life.
- 25 Days Holiday: Take time to recharge with 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays), rising to 30 days at 9 years’ service.
- Flexible Bank Holidays: Choose when to take your bank holidays, giving you the freedom to celebrate what matters to you.
- Enhanced Pension: Enjoy peace of mind for the future with 6% employer pension contributions, rising to 8% at 5 years’ service.
- Enhanced Parental Leave: Enhanced maternity leave and four weeks of fully paid paternity leave.
- Private Medical: Comprehensive health coverage through Bupa, plus access to our health cash plan.
- Mental Health Support: 24/7 access to medical advice through our Employee Assistance Programme.
- Bonus Scheme: Annual discretionary bonus based on both company and personal performance.
About the role:
Your role will encompass all aspects of fire safety engineering. This will range from undertaking research on new products and systems, working with design teams, preparing fire strategies, undertaking site inspections and computational modelling, through to supporting the implementation of effective fire safety management and protection measures in existing buildings. Once you have developed a sound knowledge of the industry, we offer opportunities to specialise in different areas of fire engineering to suit your interests.
As part of our business, you will have the opportunity to liaise with a wider team of highly skilled fire engineers with specialisms that incorporate a diverse range of fields. You will be supported in learning fire safety engineering techniques and practices by our highly competent fire engineering team that includes approximately 14 Chartered Fire Engineers.
We will provide a supportive environment for you to develop both personally and professionally, and we want you to be proactive in this by being accountable for achieving your personal and our collective goals.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with colleagues across all offices and support fire engineers at all levels on projects.
- Develop fire strategy designs utilising a mixture of code compliance and performance-based approaches within a wide range of sectors such as residential, commercial, heritage, sports grounds, healthcare, etc.
- Produce technical reports outlining assumptions and basis of design, methodologies, and recommendations.
Requirements
- Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Good attention to detail and ability to produce accurate technical work.
- Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
- Proactive attitude towards learning and professional development.
- Genuine interest in fire safety, engineering and the built environment.
- Good organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
Desirable:
- Relevant placement/internship experience, familiarity with UK fire safety standards, or experience with engineering/Bluebeam/modelling software.
At Ashton Fire, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, providing equal opportunities where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age (within legal limits), disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We believe that a diverse team brings a wide range of perspectives, experiences, and ideas - and that's what drives innovation and excellence in everything we do.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified (SOC 2129) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~167k in sample- Offer £34,000
- Middle half £37,856–59,488
- Median £46,280
- Going rate £46,100
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–41,500
The range stops at £34,000, below the market's 25th percentile. That is the bottom quarter of UK pay for this occupation.
This pay misses the £46,100 standard floor, but clears the £33,400 new entrant rate.
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2129 going rate of £46,100. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.