A ‘Typical Week’ In The Life Of A Graduate Fire Engineer Working At Trigon Fire Safety - By Iwan Bulkeley
“As a Graduate Fire Engineer at Trigon Fire Safety, I’ve had direct engagement with a wide range of projects, giving me comprehensive exposure to the entire field of fire safety engineering. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my first few months and look forward to an exciting future with Trigon. A typical week for a Graduate, looks a little like this…
Its Monday morning, you arrive at the office, grab a cup of coffee, and start your day by checking your emails and reviewing any urgent requests or updates from clients or colleagues. Planning and coordination is a key part of your life as a Graduate Fire Engineer and on Monday morning you meet with your team to discuss ongoing projects, evaluate project timeframes, and establish weekly priorities.
In the office, you dedicate time to working on existing projects, bid submissions, and preparing reports, notes or mark-ups. This may entail working with other team members, clients, or design members of a project team to obtain relevant information and ensuring that all documentation meets the client’s requirements and company standards.
To provide the best service possible, Trigon believe that as a fire safety engineer, it's crucial to stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, regulations and guidance; as such, every Wednesday the whole company dedicate their time to reading industry journals, attending webinars, external or internal CPD presentations, or participating in training sessions to expand their knowledge and skills. The added perk is that you get a free pizza for lunch!
As a Graduate Fire Engineer at Trigon Fire Safety you will accompany a Senior Fire Engineer to meetings with project stakeholders, including architects, engineers, contractors, and clients. These meetings involve discussing design proposals, addressing concerns and solutions, and coordinating efforts to ensure fire safety measures are integrated smoothly. You collaborate with other engineers to align fire safety requirements with for example the electrical, mechanical, and structural designs.
As a Graduate Fire Engineer, the days you go on site are the most enjoyable days of the week. These site visits could involve assessing existing buildings and inspecting construction sites for compliance with fire safety guidance or reviewing plans for upcoming projects. You document any non-compliance issues, take measurements, and capture photographs for further analysis and provide recommendations for improvement within your fire strategy.
It’s the end of the week, you finish up your work, leave the office and head to the pub across the road with your colleagues to unwind for the week and get ready for the weekend.”