Rider Levett Bucknall RLB
Rider Levett Bucknall RLB
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
ConstructionConsultingSustainability
Rider Levett Bucknall RLB is an independent global consultancy serving the construction and property sectors. Its 4,500-person workforce operates across 35 countries, providing cost management, quantity surveying, project management, and advisory services. The firm combines long-standing industry experience with a focus on practical solutions, community impact, environmental responsibility, and collaborative values including truth, trust, and togetherness.

Graduate Assistant Fire Consultant

Support fire engineering strategies, calculations, risk assessments, and site inspections as a graduate consultant. Work with RLB’s multidisciplinary built asset consultancy teams across UK and international projects.

Description

  • Support senior fire engineers in preparing fire strategies and technical guidance
  • Contribute throughout project delivery, from concept design through construction
  • Help prepare fire safety strategies and reports for both new and existing buildings
  • Use UK regulations and international fire safety codes in project work
  • Perform calculations covering means of escape, smoke control, and structural fire protection
  • Assist with CFD and evacuation modelling software
  • Support fire risk assessments, audits, and site inspections
  • Work with multidisciplinary colleagues, clients, architects, and building control bodies
  • Maintain current knowledge of fire safety legislation and technical standards
  • Take part in graduate development programmes and internal knowledge-sharing sessions

Requirements

  • Degree, or expected degree, in Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Building Services, or a related STEM subject
  • Client-focused approach
  • Collaborative attitude with a willingness to share knowledge and support colleagues at all levels
  • Strong team orientation and enthusiasm for learning
  • Positive, proactive approach to work
  • Commitment to delivering excellent customer service
  • Focus on achieving strong commercial outcomes

Benefits

  • Hybrid working arrangements designed to support work-life balance
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
  • Competitive salary
  • Generous annual leave allowance
  • Option to purchase up to five additional days of leave
  • Health and wellness support
  • Gym membership
  • Cycle-to-work schemes
  • Private healthcare and medical support
  • Dental insurance
  • Eyecare vouchers
  • Ongoing learning and development programme
  • Established APC support and internal mentoring schemes
  • Season ticket loan
  • Professional membership subscriptions
  • Work on varied projects across multiple sectors and regions
  • Team and social events
  • Charity fundraising and volunteering opportunities
  • Tailored training programme
  • Mentoring and reverse mentoring programmes
  • Employee-owned business structure
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion support
  • Reasonable adjustments available during the application or interview process

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