Join Bureau Veritas as a Fire Engineering Degree Apprentice in London. Earn a fully funded BSc while gaining hands-on experience on real projects. Work alongside experts, develop technical skills, and start a meaningful career helping to make buildings and communities safer.
Hours Monday to Friday, 40-hours per week, based in our London office. Working hours are typically 08:30 - 17:30. As part of the programme, you will attend the University of Central. 40.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 07 September 2026
Duration: 4 Years
Positions available: 2
Work
As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you'll do at work
👷♀️ What you’ll be doing:
As a Degree Apprentice Fire Engineer, you’ll be learning on the job while contributing to real projects.
You’ll:
Support the design of fire safety strategies across a variety of buildings and projects
Assist in developing fire safety reports, drawings, and technical documentation
Learn how to apply UK and international fire safety regulations Develop knowledge of smoke modelling, evacuation analysis, and fire protection systems
Work alongside experienced Fire Engineers, gaining hands‑on experience from day one
Build the skills needed to become a fully qualified Fire Engineer
🌍 Why Bureau Veritas?
We don’t just offer jobs - we build careers.
Purpose‑driven work: Help create safer buildings and communities
Fully funded degree: Graduate without student debt
Expert mentorship: Learn from experienced Fire Engineers
Career progression: Clear pathway into a permanent Fire Engineer role
Global organisation: Be part of an internationally recognised brand
Supportive culture: We invest in your development from day one
📅 What happens next?
Submit your application
Complete an initial screening call
Attend an assessment day in London (23rd June)
Receive an offer and begin your journey with us in Sept 2026
Ready to get started?
If you’re looking for a career where you can learn, grow, and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Where you'll work
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
UNIVERSITY OF LANCASHIRE
Your training course
Fire safety engineer (level 6)
Your training plan
🎓 About the apprenticeship:
You’ll complete a Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship with the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), combining classroom learning with hands‑on experience.
Programme highlights:
Duration: 4.5 years
4 years of academic study
Final 6 months completing your End Point Assessment (EPA)
Study location: UCLan campus, Preston
Format: Block release (4 × two‑week blocks per year)
Schedule: Monday - Friday, typically 09:00 - 16:00
We’ll support you every step of the way:
100% of tuition fees covered
Travel and accommodation to the university paid
Earn a salary while you learn
Ongoing mentoring and structured development
Requirements
Essential qualifications
A Level in:
STEM, Maths or Physics (grade C or above)
Engineering or related STEM subject (grade DMM or above)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Patience
Other requirements
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and not require sponsorship.
This role is based in our London office, and candidates should be able to commute or be willing to relocate to the London area by the start date.
About this company
An award-winning employer, our people are trusted and responsible, believing in what they do with a clear commitment to contribute to transforming the world we live in and shaping a world of trust. Bureau Veritas operates in a wide range of sectors, delivering Testing, Inspection and Certification services to some of the world’s biggest household names. With more than 400,000 global clients and a reputation for quality, we are at the forefront of service and innovation.
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will achieve a BSc (Hons) in Fire Safety Engineering and progress into a permanent Fire Engineer role within the team.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
bureau veritas
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000035148.