Apprenticeship Level 6 - Fire Engineer - London/Southampton/Bristol

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 to help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

Our Level 6 Degree Apprenticeships

Our apprenticeships allow you to study for industry-recognised qualifications whilst earning a competitive salary. As an apprentice, you will study with a training provider, such as a university, and combine this experience with real responsibilities in the workplace. Your study pattern could be day or block release, or via distance learning, depending on the course that you enrol on. A dedicated mentor will guide you through your personal and professional development. Level 6 Degree Apprenticeships have a typical duration of 3– 6 years, during which you will attain both a professional and academic qualification to further your career. Our apprentices are employed on a permanent basis, so you'll continue to progress with Arup once you've completed your course.

The Opportunity

As an Apprentice Fire Safety Engineer, with Arup you will develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours in the following areas: 

• Understanding the first principles of fire engineering including: fire dynamics, smoke dynamics, heat transfer, human behaviour, psychological impact of fire on humans, physiological impacts of fire (tenability), combustion process, products of combustion, structural response and how they are used.

• Application of the legal and regulatory frameworks, statutory guidance and British and European Standard guidance in the context of fire engineering. 

• Assessing and evaluating fire engineering solutions, systems, products and processes throughout the life the cycle of a project including design, construction and occupation. 

• Programme and project management. 

• Research, information management and report writing. 

• Developing teamwork, communication skills and collaboration skills by working within other engineering professionals, regulatory professionals and with clients. 

These competencies will be developed through practical on-the-job training, working with experienced fire engineers and other professionals across the business, and classroom-based training with Arup and at university - following an apprenticeship pathway to an undergraduate degree in Fire Engineering.

The apprenticeship will typically run over a 5–6-year period, during which time you will undertake a supervised programme of training and block release with a University. You will also be assigned a mentor within the Fire team who you will work and liaise closely with and be there to guide and advise you throughout your time as an apprentice. 

Is this role right for you?

We're looking for apprentices who are curious and ready to evolve how they think and work.

We are looking for candidates with five or more GCSEs at grade 5/C/B or above including Maths, English and Science and a minimum of 3 A levels at grade C or above including at least 2 STEM subjects which must be maths or science related or a level 3 apprenticeship or other relevant qualification.

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.

You should be able to start this opportunity in September 2026.

Advert closing date: 14th March 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.

Location Preferences

While the role you applied for is based in the location specified in the job advert, we may have other opportunities that align with your profile. To help us assess this, please let us know which Arup office locations you would be interested in working in on your application form

Duplicate applications

Please note, candidates are permitted to submit only one application per recruitment cycle. We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and selecting the role and location(s) that best align with your skills and interests before applying.

Please note we are unable to offer Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship for this role. 

What we offer you

Beyond a great salary and stimulating, technically challenging work, Arup offers a range of additional benefits to its people.

As a membership organisation, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme. Our members also have access to a range of broader wellbeing benefits. You’ll have access to lots of learning and development opportunities. This includes a structured induction and ongoing training through Arup university.

Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to utilise your technical expertise to do meaningful work that strengthens the resilience of communities and places to improve lives through Arup's community engagement programme.