Ashton Fire

Fire Engineer Intern, Summer 2027

Ashton Fire
Posted 10/21/2026internshipUnited KingdomEntry LevelWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates knowledge of fire safety codes such as ADB, BS 9991, and BS 9999, while effectively collaborating with design teams and fire consultants to ensure compliance with fire safety strategies. Proficient in using tools like Bluebeam, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Outlook to support fire safety engineering practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Fire Safety Codes KnowledgeDesign Review and GuidanceCollaboration with Design TeamsProficiency in BluebeamProactive Approach

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Undertake research on new fire safety products and systems
  • Work with design teams
  • Review proposed design drawings
  • Provide guidance on design development required for compliance with the proposed Fire Safety Strategy
  • Review design drawings and provide fire compartmentation requirements
  • Assist engineers and senior engineers in developing fire safety strategies
  • Attend internal and external meetings
  • Develop knowledge of applicable fire safety codes
  • Become familiar with Ashton Fire systems and software
  • Liaise with a wider team of fire consultants across diverse specialisms
  • Learn fire safety engineering techniques and practices with support from the fire engineering team
  • Opportunities to specialise in different areas according to interests

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Internship dates agreed at interview; most internships last 8–12 weeks from June to August
  • Develop knowledge of applicable fire safety codes, including ADB, BS 9991, and BS 9999
  • Learn which fire safety code to use and where
  • Become familiar and competent with Bluebeam, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Outlook
  • Proactive approach and accountability for personal and collective goals
  • Applications welcomed 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

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 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
  • Core Hours: Flexible core hours
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days at 9 years’ service
  • Flexible Bank Holidays
  • Enhanced pension with 6% employer contributions, rising to 8% at 5 years’ service
  • Enhanced maternity leave
  • One month of fully paid paternity leave
  • Private medical coverage through Bupa
  • Health cash plan
  • 24/7 medical advice through the Employee Assistance Programme
  • Annual discretionary bonus based on company and personal performance
  • Bonus scheme for becoming chartered and registering with professional institutions
  • Christmas shutdown between Christmas and New Year, in addition to annual leave
  • Monthly local-office socials
  • Three company-wide events per year
  • Supportive personal and professional development environment

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Hard Skills
Fire Safety Strategy DevelopmentFire Compartmentation RequirementsFire Safety Engineering TechniquesDesign Drawing ReviewResearch on Fire Safety Products
Soft Skills
Proactive ApproachAccountabilityCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
BluebeamOneDriveSharePointOutlook
Industry Keywords
Fire Safety CodesADBBS 9991BS 9999Fire Safety ProductsFire Safety Systems