Graduate Engineer

DFC is currently recruiting for our 2027 Graduate Fire Engineer positions.
 
We are seeking graduates to join our team of over 50 skilled fire engineers. In this role, you’ll be involved in all aspects of fire safety engineering.
 
DFC prides itself on the continuing investment, training, and development of our team.
 
We are committed to ongoing in-house training programmes as well as regular external CPDs (Continuing Professional Development). We have strong connections with both academia and the fire safety engineering industry, and we are committed to supporting your journey towards Chartership through the Engineering Council and Institution of Fire Engineers.
 
DFC believes that inclusive and diverse teams make better decisions. DFC proactively strives to maintain a team of individuals who bring new perspectives and backgrounds whilst empowering individuals and recognising talents.

To thrive in this role, you should have the following qualifications, attributes, and skills:

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in a relevant STEM (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics) field.
• An understanding and ongoing interest in the developing fire engineering industry.
• The ability to solve problems, enable the new, and question the ‘norm’.
• The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, design team members, clients, and other key stakeholders.
• The willingness to continuously learn, develop, and contribute to a growing independent, employee-owned consultancy.
• The ability to adapt, multitask, and take pride in one’s work.
• The ability to converse technically in English with precision and clarity.

This opportunity and the associated application process are relevant to you if you have graduated since June 2025 or you will graduate within the next 10 months. If this criterion does not apply to you but you are interested in a career at DFC, do not hesitate to contact us at apply@dfc.co.uk.

We are pleased to offer a competitive package, consisting of:

• Competitive salary.
• Company-wide bi-annual bonus linked to commercial performance.
• 38 days paid annual leave, inclusive of public holidays.
• Option to sell back unused annual leave.
• Flexible working.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering confidential support and guidance to promote personal and professional wellbeing.
• Generous pension contributions.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Individual IT package including company laptop and mobile phone.
• Annual cost of membership to two relevant professional institutions is reimbursed.

DFC can support applicants in obtaining a Skilled Worker visa. Any offer we make will be conditional upon your visa application being approved.

If you are interested in becoming a part of a leading independent, employee-owned consultancy and you would like to work in a supportive environment, the following information is required:

• CV.
• Cover letter (please don’t send us the same cover letter that you send everyone – we want to feel special).
• Academic transcript (please ensure this is an official document from your university showing your most recent grades).  

Please complete the application form on the following page. If you have any problems uploading the above information, please contact us at apply@dfc.co.uk.

Applications are open now and will be considered on a rolling basis. Therefore, we strongly encourage you to apply in advance of the application deadline which is 04 December 2026.
 
Applications received after this date will not be considered. 
 
Candidates should be available to start in September 2027.

You can find out more about how applications are reviewed, what the recruitment process involves, and what we are looking for in this blog post.​​​​