Graduate Opportunities

Are you graduating soon and looking to start your journey as a fire engineer?

If you’re curious, passion about making a difference and ready to kickstart your career in a supporting, forward-thinking environment, then OFR is the place for you! Our graduate applications window is now closed.

We’ll be reopening for 2027 graduate placements, late summer 2026.

Our summer internships window is currently open – click here for more information: Internships – OFR

Our apprenticeships window opens in February 2026 – click here for more information: Apprenticeships – OFR

We are always open to receiving applications from the brightest and the best in the industry. If you’d like to be part of our business, then we’d love to hear from you. Click here for more information: Careers – OFR

Wherever you are in the UK, our regional teams give each graduate the support they need to become a trusted and valued fire engineer.

We will provide you with many opportunities to develop the skills you need to succeed. As a graduate, you will work alongside experienced engineers from all parts of our business, supporting project delivery from day one, allowing you to develop your technical and project delivery skills.

Our teams are currently working on projects across the UK: from Inverness to Portsmouth, Norwich to Cardiff, and supporting unique overseas projects in locations such as the Falklands and Antarctica.

We work with leading architects, researchers, developers, and contractors to deliver projects that combine technical excellence with practical solutions — from large-scale, high-rise developments to local community projects.

Our ambitious team is made up of great problem solvers and communicators, people who have joined us based on the opportunities we provide — affording them the chance to learn and grow on the job.

Fire engineering is a diverse discipline, and the skills we look for in our graduates reflects that. Our team includes people with fire engineering degrees as well as those with backgrounds such as civil, mechanical and aeronautical engineering, surveying, physics and mathematics. Whatever your STEM skillset, OFR will give you the chance to learn and grow on the job.

We believe that diversity of experience and different mindsets bring a fresh perspective to every working challenge, so we make sure that everyone in the team can do their job well, whatever their needs, circumstances and background. We welcome applications from all candidates, including those from underrepresented groups in engineering such as women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ communities, people with disabilities and those from socially or economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know, we are happy to support you.

 We are a friendly bunch. We enjoy working together and building relationships based on common interests and fun — being ourselves is an important part of the business and because of this we value the importance of a work-life balance by encouraging flexible working.

We offer a unique package of benefits, such as an additional day’s leave for your birthday, providing support to individuals who wish to undertake voluntary work each year and a social budget to allow you to get to know your colleagues without financial barriers.

Every autumn we open our graduate programme to students with degrees in wide range of disciplines. From your first day, you will be supported through mentoring, training, and project work, while collaborating with other graduates and experienced colleagues. A personal development plan will help guide your progress and ensure you build the skills needed for a successful career in fire engineering.

Applications window now closed.

Candidate Privacy Statement

“ Coming over from New Zealand, I was looking for a company that was welcoming, friendly, and worked on exciting large projects, with plenty of experience I could learn from. OFR ticked all of those boxes. Since joining, I’ve found the culture to be both supportive and professional, which has made a big difference to my growth as a graduate. ”

— Jacob Caldwell graduated with a Masters of Fire Engineering Studies from University of Canterbury in 2023

We are also currently seeking applications for our 2026 summer internships scheme. If you would like to find out more, click here

“I first connected with OFR during a company visit and was immediately drawn to the open, family-like culture. No question was too small, and people were generous with their knowledge and time. Coming from an MSc in Structural Engineering, then the IMFSE programme, and finally PhD, it felt like the right place to grow both academically and professionally.

My experience has lived up to that first impression. Knowledge sharing is at the core of the business, with a flat hierarchy where everyone contributes. The environment is multicultural, friendly, and balanced; normal working hours, plenty of social activities, and even inclusive sports clubs that help build community.

I’ve particularly appreciated the strong support for research, diverse project opportunities, excellent healthcare and benefits, and many CPD options. For graduates, OFR offers a structured, well-developed scheme and an understanding of what young professionals need to thrive. It’s a place where you can learn, contribute, and build a meaningful career.”

— Antonela Colic graduated in 2025 from The University of Edinburgh with an MSc in Structural Engineering and PhD

“I joined OFR as a Graduate Fire Engineer in May 2022. I have an interest in computer programming applications in fire engineering. This is an evolving area of fire engineering and one that many fire engineers are not conversant with yet. Luckily, for me, my line manager is interested in this area and is helping me develop my skills in this area. Also, OFR supports innovation in fire engineering and encourages staff to develop other competencies.”

— Izzy Inerhunwa graduated in 2021 from University of Manchester with a PhD in Civil Engineering (research focus: structural fire engineering)

“I’m really enjoying working with OFR. It has allowed me to explore the technical world of fire engineering, given me a new appreciation of building design, and given me the opportunity to grow and push myself with support from my colleagues. I feel like this has been the best way to start my career, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for me here.”

— Sam Bryant graduated in 2020 as a MEng in Structural and Fire Safety Engineering from the University of Edinburgh