2025 Graduate Engineers
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Feb 2026 • 95% confidence
Offer value
This graduate engineer position in the fire safety industry offers solid career development potential, but requires a strong commitment to safety protocols and rigorous standards.
- Focus on critical safety and engineering protocols.
- Career growth potential in a niche industry.
- Variety of engaging projects.
- Requires strong commitment to safety and attention to detail.
Pros
- Opportunity to grow within a specialized and essential industry.
- Hands-on experience in fire safety and materials.
- Potential for long-term career advancements within a fast-growing company.
Cons
- The role demands high attention to detail and adherence to strict safety standards.
- Limited initial salary expectations for graduate positions.
- Potential for lengthy hours during critical projects.
Who it's for
Recent graduate or entry-level • In-office with potential travel
Good fit
- Engineering graduates looking to enter the fire safety sector
- Individuals seeking a long-term career with advancement opportunities
- Candidates with a passion for public safety and engineering
Not recommended for
- Those wanting a straightforward office job
- Candidates requiring immediate high salary returns
- Individuals uncomfortable with rigorous safety practices
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Overview
Do you want to become part of a growing team within a unique and specialised industry? The fire safety industry offers varied career opportunities to scientists and engineers.
Warringtonfire, part of Element, has an opportunity for a number of Graduate Engineers to join our business on a perrnanent contract. The initial 2 years will be spent on our Graduate scheme starting in late September based at our Warrington site. This is a unique opportunity to work with one of the fastest growing organisations within the Testing, Inspection & Certification sector.
Responsibilities
Who Are We Looking For?
Do you have a desire to begin a career in the fire safety industry within the following areas;
- Building materials
- Materials science
- Product installation
- Engineering
- Construction
- Product certification
- Fire-related product development
Over the course of two years within the programme you will gain valuable experience and understanding of the different functions of the business, plus build the foundations for a career in the Testing, Inspection & Certification industry
Limited travel between our UK and / or European businesses will be required throughout the programme, and for willing candidates there may also be the potential opportunity to benefit from spending time on a longer placement in one of our other locations in the UK or further afield
Skills / Qualifications
Candidates should have the following qualifications and attributes:
- Educated to degree standard, ideally holding a degree in either Science, Engineering, Civil Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Fire
- Analytical & inquisitive in nature
- Technically focused
- Keen interest in all aspects of fire safety
- Methodical and highly organised: capable of meeting deadlines
- Able to prioritise and reach decisions quickly and effectively
- Able to make informed decisions and confidence to stand by / justify these decisions
- Strong written & verbal communication skills
- Excellent numeracy skills and strong attention to detail
- Presentation skills
- Ideally a Full UK Driving Licence
- UK Right To Work, with no restrictions - and can commence work with us on the 22nd September 2025
For more information on Element's BUILT division, please take a look at our e-brochure: https://indd.adobe.com/view/7032c5bd-3645-4c48-86d4-b568d53de400
Benefits of working at Element
33 days annual holiday, consisting of 25 days annual holiday and 8 days public / x4 Life Assurance Legal & General Pension scheme with total contributions up to 12% / Enhanced Company Sick Pay / Flexible Working / Cycle Scheme / Free Onsite Refreshments / Recommend a Friend Bonus / Perks At Work Discount Scheme
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To apply please email derek.grist@element.com
Company Overview
Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.
When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.
While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.
Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.
Diversity Statement
At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.
All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.
