Summer Placement

Summer Placement 2026 Applications Now Open. 

 

Overview of the role

As part of our long term growth strategy we are offering a number of summer placement positions at DFC.

DFC will support summer placement students by providing the opportunity to learn first-hand what a fire safety engineer does. This will include getting involved in live projects during the concept, design, and construction stages.

Your time at DFC can be expected to include shadowing our team to design team meetings, approvals meetings, attending site visits, developing 3D models and meeting our entire team.

You will be given guidance and assistance to help to develop your understanding of Fire Safety Engineering.

 

Suitability

To thrive in this role, you should have the following attributes and skills:

  • A forward thinking and open-minded approach to gaining valuable experience in the construction industry.
  • An ongoing interest in the developing fire engineering industry.
  • A proactive approach to learning and development by being inquisitive and responsive to feedback.
  • The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and multitask.
  • A proactive approach to supporting colleagues with technical challenges.
  • The ability to converse technically in English with precision and clarity.

This opportunity and the associated application process are relevant to you if you are currently studying and working towards a master’s or bachelor’s degree in a relevant STEM (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics) field.

 

What we offer

We don’t believe in unpaid internships, so we are pleased to offer a competitive placement package consisting of:

  • Competitive pro rata salary plus relevant expenses.
  • Individual IT package including company laptop for use during the placement.
  • Social events and team CPD (Continuing Professional Development) offerings.

Typically, a summer placement would last for 6 weeks, however slight increases to this time frame are considered, if requested so please let us know.

 

How to apply

If you are interested in applying for a summer placement opportunity at DFC, the following information is required:

  • CV.
  • Cover letter (please don’t send us the same cover letter that you send to everyone – we want to feel special).
  • Details of your academic studies.
  • Evidence to prove your right to work in the UK during the summer placement.

All applicants will be asked to provide documentary evidence to prove their right to work in the UK to undertake the placement.

Applicants who are offered a placement should be aware that the offer would be subject to DFC verifying that they are eligible to work in the UK at the time of the placement.

Please submit the above information to apply@dfc.co.uk.

 

Timelines

Applications will be accepted until 30 January 2026.

Applications received after this date will not be considered.

Successful candidates will be invited for interview in early 2026, for a summer 2026 placement. Specific dates are flexible but candidates should be available for at least 6 consecutive weeks in June, July and/or August 2026.

 

Further information

For further information, find out more about our 2024 summer placements Alex, Jack, and Sophie who provided a three-part blog series covering their summer placement experience at DFC.

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