Fire Safety Engineering Degree Apprentice

We understand that candidates looking at degree programmes by their nature are likely to be less familiar with the fire engineering industry. Your 4 years between The University of Central Lancashire and Design Fire Consultants will give you a sound knowledge and understanding of: fire dynamics; scientific and engineering principles; codes, guidance and Regulations; materials science; and more that you will need to be a great fire engineer. For now, all you need is an interest in STEM studies, an analytical and inquisitive mindset; proficient written and verbal communication skills in English and a proactive attitude to learning.

In our experience, the best candidates will:

Have a burgeoning interest in the fire engineering industry and the built environment Be problem solvers, willing to explore new ideas and question the ‘norm’ Be able to work collaboratively with colleagues Be willing to continuously learn and develop Take pride and responsibility in their own work Be organised and able to manage their own tasks Be happy to ask for help Be adaptable and able to multitask

Training:
Training will be block release, 2 weeks every 3 months Training location University of Central Lancashire Preston Campus 

Training Outcome:

Fire safety engineer within the business. 

Employer Description:
Design Fire Consultants Ltd. (DFC) is one of the U.K’s leading independent fire engineering consultancies, who are passionate about engineering, service delivery and enjoying our work. We see success as the values we bring to each project, and in the relationships we develop with clients, architects and other designers. It is from these relationships that we are not shy of interesting projects Being independent, we are able to set our own priorities, which include: • Deliver a consistently high quality, high value service to our clients on every project. • Form proactive relationships with clients, design teams and other key stakeholders. • Develop, support and reward our staff and create an enjoyable working environment. • Engage with academia and industry to ensure we are at the forefront of our discipline. Our aim is to provide any fire safety engineering service that our clients need during design, construction and operation in the built environment. Design Fire Consultants is an independent company who are passionate about engineering, service delivery and enjoying our work. Being independent, we are able to set our own priorities, which are to: -Deliver a consistently high quality, high value service to our clients on every project. -Remove fire related constraints and enable architectural intent and good design. -Form proactive relationships with clients, design teams and other key stakeholders. -Develop, support and reward our staff and create an enjoyable working environment. -Innovate and solve technical challenges. -Engage with academia and industry to ensure we are at the forefront of our discipline.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Initiative