Overview
Fire safety engineering is a niche but rapidly growing discipline, driven by post-Grenfell regulation changes and increasing demand for performance-based design in complex buildings. Specialist consultancies are actively recruiting graduates who can run fire models, review drawings, and contribute to fire strategy reports with minimal supervision.
This resume belongs to Nathan Price, a fire engineering graduate from UCLan who completed a summer placement at OFR Consultants. He contributed to fire strategies for 6 projects worth over £80 million, ran 8 fire simulations in FDS, and conducted 4 evacuation modelling analyses. His combination of modelling skills and regulatory knowledge makes him well-prepared for a graduate fire engineering role.
What Makes This Resume Work
Fire modelling experience is the key differentiator. Running FDS and CFAST simulations during a real consultancy placement demonstrates that Nathan can produce the computational evidence that underpins performance-based fire engineering design. This is a specialist skill that many employers struggle to find in graduates.
Drawing review shows practical understanding. Reviewing 15 sets of architectural drawings for compliance with Approved Document B and BS 9999 shows Nathan can apply regulations to real building designs. This practical regulatory application is central to day-to-day fire engineering work.
Community fire safety volunteering adds genuine commitment. Delivering home fire safety visits through the fire service shows Nathan cares about fire safety outcomes, not just fire engineering as an intellectual exercise. This kind of engagement resonates with employers in a profession where the consequences of mistakes are measured in lives.
Key Takeaways
Junior fire safety engineers should highlight any fire modelling experience (FDS, CFAST, Pathfinder) and the number of projects they have contributed to. Reference specific standards (BS 9999, BS 7974, ADB) and the types of buildings you have worked on. IFE membership and a CSCS card should be listed, and any involvement in fire safety outreach or community fire prevention work adds authentic context to your application.
