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Degree Apprentice (Level 6) - Fire Engineering

Location: 100 Lower Thames St, London EC3R 6DL
Start Date: 7th September 2026
Programme Length: 4.5 years
Qualification on completion: BSc (Hons) Fire Safety Engineering - UCLan

Shape a safer world - while building your career

We’re hiring two Fire Engineering Degree Apprentices to join Bureau Veritas in 2026.

This is your opportunity to earn a fully funded degree, gain real industry experience, and start a meaningful career helping to protect lives, buildings, and communities.

At Bureau Veritas, our purpose is simple: to shape a world of trust. As part of our Fire Engineering team, you’ll play a vital role in creating safer environments while developing into a qualified Fire Engineer.

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

• 
  ️ 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

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for curious, motivated individuals who are ready to commit to a long‑term professional pathway.

You’ll ideally have:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in

  Maths and English

  (Grade 4/C or above)
• A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications (

  Maths or STEM preferred

  )
• Strong

  communication and problem‑solving skills

• A genuine interest in

  engineering, safety, or the built environment

• The ability to balance

  work and academic study

• Willingness to travel to

  Preston

  for block‑release study

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.

Apply now and take your first step towards becoming a Fire Engineer with Bureau Veritas.