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Graduate Facades Engineer 2027 Start – London
London - UK
Company Overview
At Jensen Hughes, we’ve been helping make our world safe, secure and resilient since 1939. Today, our global network of experts works across fire protection engineering, security and risk-based fields, including
accessibility consulting, risk analysis, process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management and digital innovation.
Our engineers and consultants work together to solve complex safety and security challenges, helping our clients protect what matters most. Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, we continue toadvance the science of safety and make a meaningful difference to the communities we serve.
At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives, skills and talents they bring to our organisation.
Our Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organisation, supporting career development and creating opportunities to share experiences, build connections and learn from one another.
Job Overview
Ready to start a career where your engineering skills can make a real difference?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Facade Engineer to join Jensen Hughes across the UK and Ireland and become part of our 2,000+ global employees working together to advance the science of safety every day.
Please apply only to your preferred location. If you are open to more than one location, we will discuss this with you during the recruitment process.
Please note: to be considered for this role, you must have the right to work in the UK or Ireland.
Why join Jensen Hughes and grow your career?
Your career can go further than you think. 74% of our current Directors and Technical Directors in the UK & Ireland started their careers with us as graduates.
Be part of a leading fire consultancy. We have offices across Belgium, Finland, Italy, Denmark and the UK & Ireland. Our reputation for innovative, design-focused solutions has made us the consultant of choice for many of Europe’s leading property clients.
Learn from experienced engineers. As a Graduate Façade Engineer, you will be an integral part of a dynamic team, working alongside experienced Engineers to develop your knowledge and experience across façade engineering and external wall fire consultancy. You will gain structured exposure to façade systems, external wall fire performance and building envelope design, while developing core engineering skills across structural, thermal and fire performance disciplines. With support from senior engineers, you will contribute to technical project delivery while developing the judgement, competence and professional behaviours needed to progress within either the façade design or external wall consultancy pathway.
Build your career in a supportive environment. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team where we strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.
Take responsibility early. You will be given early responsibility and the opportunity to progress rapidly. Jensen Hughes encourages all Engineers to work towards chartered status, providing help and support throughout the process.
What will you be working on?
As a Graduate Facade Engineer, you’ll work on a variety of exciting projects.
Your work will include:
During the first 12–24 months, we expect successful candidates to grow into the role by developing the following skills and competencies:
Requirements and Qualifications
To set you up for success in the role, you’ll need:
The following would also help you succeed in the role:
We’ve successfully welcomed Graduate Facade Engineers from a variety of STEM Master’s backgrounds, including Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering and Physics. Many of these individuals have gone on to build outstanding careers with us.
If you’re committed to pursuing a career in Facade Engineering and have a transferable STEM Master’s degree, we’d love to hear from you. Tell us why you’re ready to start your career with Jensen Hughes.
Graduate Development Programme
Starting your career is about more than your first role, it’s about building the foundations for your future.
Our Graduate Development Programme gives you hands-on project experience, mentorship and support as you work towards professional accreditation. Over two years, you’ll gain experience across fire engineering and related disciplines, helping you build the knowledge and skills needed for a successful and impactful career.
You’ll also have the opportunity to undertake Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as you progress through the programme, helping you continue to develop your technical knowledge and professional skills. We provide support and encouragement for Engineers working towards Chartered Engineer status, helping you work towards this important professional milestone as you build your career with Jensen Hughes.
Sustainability in Fire Engineering
At Jensen Hughes, fire safety and sustainability go hand in hand.
In the UK, we support the design of safe, energy-efficient and sustainable buildings that meet BREEAM standards and align with net-zero goals. As a graduate, you’ll play a role in delivering solutions that protect people while helping to create a more sustainable built environment.
Our People Are Our Greatest Asset
At Jensen Hughes, we know that our people are the foundation of our success. To attract and retain the best talent, we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth.
Our UK&I Benefits Include:
Supporting Your Work-Life Balance:
We understand the importance of flexibility and balance. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time, and flexible working arrangements to suit both you and the business. For certain teams, this may include an early Friday finish at 3 pm once contracted hours and client deadlines are met. We also offer:
A Commitment to Continuous Improvement
Our benefits represent a meaningful investment in both our people and the future of Jensen Hughes. We regularly review our benefits programme to ensure it aligns with statutory requirements, market trends, and the needs of our team. Any modifications will be carefully considered to support our employees and the company’s long-term goals.
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Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
At Jensen Hughes, we embrace innovation and understand that people are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT and other generative platforms to learn, prepare and communicate. We have provided some guidelines regarding the responsible use of AI in the recruitment process. Please click here to review.
The security of your personal data is important to us. Jensen Hughes has implemented reasonable physical, technical, and administrative security standards to protect personal data from loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction. We protect your personal data against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, using security technologies and procedures, such as encryption and limited access. Only authorized individuals may access your personal data for the purpose for which it was collected, and these individuals receive training about the importance of protecting personal data. Jensen Hughes is committed to compliance with all relevant data privacy laws in all areas where we do business, including, but not limited to, the GDPR and the CCPA. Additionally, our service providers are contractually bound to maintain the confidentiality of personal data and may not use the information for any unauthorized purpose.
*Policy on use of 3rd party recruiting agency for direct placements
Jensen Hughes will occasionally augment a recruiting search through agencies for certain positions when business conditions warrant. Jensen Hughes will not accept resumes, inquiries or proposals from recruiting agencies as an acceptable method to consider a candidate. 3rd party recruiting agencies must sign a standard Jensen Hughes agreement after being evaluated and accepted by a Human Resources or Talent Acquisition manager, or member of the talent acquisition team. Hiring managers and employees of Jensen Hughes are not authorized to accept resumes, engage in fee-based searches through recruiting firms or sign a search agreement. Please note this policy does not apply to “staffing firms” or firms that are involved with hiring temporary staff. Any recruiting agency interested in being considered may contact our recruiting team at jensenhughesrecruiting.com.