Are you considering a career in fire engineering or looking for a summer placement within the built environment?

This autumn, the DFC team will be visiting universities across the UK to meet students interested in fire engineering and helping to create safer buildings and communities. Whether you are exploring graduate opportunities, looking for a placement year, or simply curious about what a career in fire engineering consultancy involves, we would be delighted to meet you.

Our team will be on hand to talk about life at DFC, share insights into the fire engineering projects we deliver and explain how our Graduate Programme and Summer Placement schemes work. You will also have the opportunity to speak directly with team members who have recently joined us, giving you a first-hand perspective on what it is like to start your career at DFC.

Where to Find Us

Below are the university careers fairs we will be attending throughout October and November:

University of Manchester: STEM Careers Fair
When: Tuesday 06 October 2026 | 11:00 – 16:00

University of Lancashire: Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths & Construction Careers Fair
When: Tuesday 13 October 2026 | 09:30 – 13:30

University of Birmingham: Engineering Careers Fair
When: Wednesday 14 October 2026 | 10:30 – 15:00

Sheffield Hallam University: Hallam Autumn Careers Fair
When: Thursday 15 October 2026 | 10:00 – 15:00

University of Leeds: STEM Careers Fair*
When: Tuesday 20 October 2026 | 10:30 – 15:00

University of Sheffield: Autumn Careers Fair
When: Tuesday 20 October 2026 | 12:00 – 15:00

Imperial College London: Engineering and Technology Careers Fair
When: Thursday 22 October 2026 | 10:30 – 15:00

University of Warwick: Engineering and Technology Careers Fair
When: Thursday 22 October 2026 | 10:30 – 15:00

University College London: UCL Engineering and Built Environment Fair
When: Wednesday 28 October 2026 | 16:00 – 19:00

Leeds Beckett University: Annual Built Environment Fair
When: Wednesday 04 November 2026 | 13:00 – 16:00

University of Edinburgh: Careers in Engineering Fair
When: Wednesday 04 November 2026 | 12:30 – 16:00

Ulster University: Construction and Surveying Careers Fair
When: Thursday 05 November 2026 | 10:30 – 14:30

Manchester Metropolitan University: Construction and Surveying Careers Fair
When: Wednesday 11 November 2026 | 11:00 – 15:00

*Please note that the University of Leeds STEM Careers Fair is by invitation only and attendance is subject to confirmation.*

We look forward to meeting you. If you are unable to attend one of the events, you can find out more about our team and current early career opportunities on our Careers page.