Rider Levett Bucknall RLB

Summer Intern – Fire Engineering

Rider Levett Bucknall RLB

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Birmingham • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Job Level

Entry Level

About the role

  • You’ll work alongside experienced professionals to help create safer and more resilient buildings.
  • You’ll gain insight into how fire engineering fits within design, construction and building management — supporting live projects and learning from specialists in the field.
  • You may help with tasks such as reviewing building plans, preparing documents, or gathering information needed for fire safety assessments.
  • You’ll attend team meetings, share updates, and learn how different roles come together to deliver a project.
  • You’ll be encouraged to ask questions, seek feedback, and take on new challenges.
  • You’ll be recognised for being proactive, positive, and willing to help others.

Requirements

  • You’ll be studying a degree in Fire Engineering, Building Services, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline, and have a genuine interest in how fire safety shapes the built environment.
  • Great communication and teamwork skills.
  • A proactive approach and willingness to get involved.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • A passion for learning and making a difference.
Benefits
  • Hybrid Working - Working patterns to support your work-life balance. As well as competitive maternity and paternity packages.
  • Well-Rewarded - A competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement. As well as the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days.
  • Focus On Wellbeing - We offer a number of health and wellness options, including gym membership and cycle to work schemes.
  • Healthcare Packages - Private healthcare insurance and medical support, including dental insurance and eyecare vouchers.
  • Personal Development - A continuous learning and development programme, including established APC and in-house mentoring schemes.
  • Additional Benefits - We offer a wide range of benefits including a season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions.
  • Exceptional Exposure - You’ll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects across different sectors and regions.
  • Social Responsibility - We hold team and social events as well as charity fundraising and volunteering activities.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
fire engineeringbuilding servicesmechanical engineeringarchitecturefire safety assessmentsbuilding plans review
Soft skills
communicationteamworkproactive approachanalytical skillsproblem-solvingwillingness to helppassion for learning