Summer Intern - Fire Engineering at Rider Levett Bucknall

Leeds, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fire engineering, Building services, Mechanical engineering, Architecture, Communication, Teamwork, Analytical skills, Problem-solving, Project support, Building safety, Regulatory compliance, Technical documentation

Industry

Construction

Description

Summer Intern - Fire Engineering Department: Built Asset Consultancy Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time Location: Leeds Description Title: Summer Intern Discipline: Fire Engineering Sector: Built Asset Consultancy Location: Leeds (With Hybrid Working) Duration: Min 8 Weeks Dates: June - September 2026 Why RLB? At RLB, we live by four simple ideas: Truth, Trust, Together, Tomorrow. Four values that live at the heart of RLB. A place where People Make Progress. RLB is a great place to start your career in the built environment. We’re proud of how we guide, mentor and support people from the earliest stages of their careers, laying the foundations for their future success. Join us and you will thrive personally as well as professionally. Role Overview At RLB, we’re proud to be shaping the future of the built environment — and we know that starts with investing in the next generation of talent. Our Summer Placements are a great opportunity to explore what it’s like to work at RLB, gain hands-on experience, and start building your career in a supportive, collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities Role Responsibilities As a Fire Engineering Summer Intern, 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. Your day-to-day could include: Learning from Experienced Professionals: You’ll work alongside engineers and consultants, observing and supporting their work on real projects. This is a chance to see how fire safety is considered in the design and management of buildings. Supporting Project Work: You may help with tasks such as reviewing building plans, preparing documents, or gathering information needed for fire safety assessments. Your work will contribute to ensuring that buildings are safe and meet regulations. Collaborating with Teams: Expect to work closely with other interns, engineers, and consultants. You’ll attend team meetings, share updates, and learn how different roles come together to deliver a project. Developing Technical and Interpersonal Skills: You’ll be encouraged to ask questions, seek feedback, and take on new challenges. This will help you build both your technical understanding of fire engineering and your confidence in working with others. Participating in Training and Development: RLB offers learning sessions, mentoring, and opportunities to develop your skills. You’ll be supported to grow, whether it’s through formal training or informal guidance from your colleagues. Contributing to a Positive Team Culture: You’ll be recognised for being proactive, positive, and willing to help others. Being a team player and showing a strong willingness to learn are highly valued. Who we’re looking for We’re looking for people who are curious, motivated, and ready to learn. 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. Behaviours 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. RLB Employee Benefits Our culture is built around enabling you to fulfil your potential, so you can look forward to benefits that include: 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. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment We believe in building a diverse and inclusive environment where each person can be themselves, feel valued for their contribution and be challenged and supported to reach their full potential. We have a responsibility to support the communities in which we live and work, and that our workforce should reflect these communities and our clients. Our talent strategy should enable us to overcome bias in the construction industry by recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce. Find out more here: Diversity & Inclusion - RLB | Europe If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during any stage of the application or interview process, please contact our recruitment team at: recruitment@uk.rlb.com

Responsibilities

The intern will support the fire engineering team by assisting with project documentation, building plan reviews, and gathering information for safety assessments. They will collaborate with experienced professionals to learn how fire safety is integrated into the design and management of built assets.