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bureau veritas - Degree Apprentice Fire Engineer

Salary: £28,500 a year
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Hours: 40
Closing Date: Fri 19 Jun 2026 - 11:59 pm UTC
bureau veritas - Degree Apprentice Fire Engineer

Summary

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.

Annual wage: £28,500 a year
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Training course: Fire safety engineer (level 6)

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.

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After this apprenticeship

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.

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Closes on Friday 19 June 2026

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