Intern Fire Engineer (Summer 2027)

Applications are now open for our 2027 Internship Programme (Fire Engineering)!

We are accepting applications for our office locations across the UK and Ireland (London, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Ireland).

• All Internships are office-based.
• 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.

Application Process

• Applications are open until Friday 15th January 2027.
• All applicants will be contacted with the outcome of their application by Friday 22nd January 2027.
• Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to interview in February 2027.
• Offers will be made to successful candidates by Friday 5th March 2027.
• Internship dates will be agreed at the point of interview, with most internships lasting between 8-12 weeks from June - August.

Perks & Benefits

Most of our benefits are available to all employees from the first day of employment. Please note that some benefits do not apply to internships.

• 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 one month 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.
• Professional Registration Scheme: Bonus scheme to award for becoming chartered and registering for membership with professional institutions.
• Christmas Shutdown: Enjoy a company-wide break between Christmas and New Year on top of your annual leave.
• Company Events: Monthly socials with your local office and three company-wide events per year.

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, reviewing drawings, and assisting senior colleagues with the development of fire strategies.

• Review proposed design drawings and provide guidance to the design team on what design development is required to achieve a design that is compliant with the proposed Fire Safety Strategy for the building.
• Review design drawings and provide fire compartmentation requirements for the building
• Assist engineers and senior engineers in the development of fire safety strategies
• Attend internal and external meetings
• Develop knowledge and understanding of the applicable fire safety codes i.e., ADB, BS 9991, and BS 9999, and know which code to use and where
• Research new products and systems
• Become familiar and competent with Ashton Fire systems, i.e., using Bluebeam, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Outlook

Once you have developed a sound knowledge of the industry, we offer opportunities to specialise in different areas to suit your interests.

As a part of Ashton Fire, you will have the opportunity to liaise with a wider team of highly skilled fire consultants with specialisms that encompass a diverse range of fields. You will be supported in learning fire safety engineering techniques and practices by our highly competent fire engineering team.

As an organisation, we are focused entirely on fire safety within the consultancy sector. We maintain a wide range of projects and clients, not only because it keeps it more interesting for our team, but also because it makes good business sense.

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.

It is an exciting time to become a fire engineer with a wide range of interesting projects, incredibly satisfying work, many opportunities, and the ability to really make a difference!

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.