Degree Apprentice Fire Engineer – Buildings – Manchester (2026)
Join to apply for the Degree Apprentice Fire Engineer – Buildings – Manchester (2026) role at Stantec. The opportunity: Stantec redefines what’s possible for every community. We invite you to join our Apprentice Programme as a Level 6 Fire Engineer in our Fire Engineering team in Manchester, starting in 2026. Application deadline: Recruitment is ongoing. Please apply as soon as possible as the advert may close once we have sufficient applicants.
About the role
As an apprentice you will gain hands‑on experience and academic qualifications to launch a successful career in Engineering. You will work alongside a team that has earned a reputation for delivering technically excellent work. From concept to construction, our fire engineering expertise helps to optimise design and ensure complex buildings are compliant with regulations. We have extensive experience working on public sector, residential, commercial, industrial and high‑hazard process construction projects. We deliver a range of engineering services throughout each step of the development process, from site appraisal, through to planning, design and delivery services for all types of projects.
Qualifications
* UCAS tariff points: 128 points minimum.
* A level: ABB, including Mathematics at grade B or above and one other analytical science subject also at Grade B – preferably Physics – and excludes General Studies.
* BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDM; must include a Merit or above in Mathematics and Further Mathematics in Construction Units (equivalent to 128 UCAS points).
* Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers): H3, H3, H3, H3, H3, H4 (at least H3 for Mathematics and one other Analytical Science).
* International Baccalaureate: 32–34 points/655. HL5 in Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) and HL5 in another Science subject, including Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Design Technology, Physics, Environmental Systems and Societies.
* Scottish Highers: 4 SQA Advanced Highers BBB and SQA Highers is A, A, B, B, B (to include Mathematics).
* Other equivalent qualifications may be considered.
* GCSEs: At least 5 GCSEs with a grade of 5 or 6 (B) or above in Mathematics and English Language. Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Mathematics are also accepted. You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed above.
We also look for
* An Adapter – You’re able to remain calm in new and changing situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks.
* A Perseverer – You stay composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
* A Collaborator – You work effectively with lots of different people, considering others’ perspectives to shape better outcomes.
* A Problem‑Solver – You love to give your thoughts based on what you see, being unafraid to challenge conventional thinking.
What we can offer you
* A competitive salary.
* Private medical insurance.
* A range of benefits, including holiday buy and sell, group income protection and life assurance.
* Permanent employment contract to demonstrate our commitment to your long‑term career at Stantec.
* Professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered with a relevant professional body.
* A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups).
Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.
Please take a look at the UK Apprentice brochure to find out more about life as an apprentice at Stantec. We look forward to receiving your application!
About Stantec
The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.
Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.
At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [email protected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.
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