Overview
Senior Fire Engineers are recruited nationally. This role is ideal for a technically strong, client-facing fire specialist who leads complex projects, mentors teams, and shapes best practice across a thriving multidisciplinary business.
About The Business
Our Buildings team delivers innovative, sustainable and people-focused design solutions across the UK and internationally. We are expanding our specialist Fire Engineering capability and have opportunities for Senior Fire Engineers to be based from any of our UK offices.
Why Stantec?
We value community among clients, populations, and colleagues. Our promise, values and voice guide our purpose and how we work. We focus on creating communities and making a difference through design.
About The Role
Technical Leadership
* Support the delivery of performance-based and code-compliant fire strategies across a diverse portfolio (healthcare, education, commercial, residential, life sciences and major regeneration projects).
* Provide authoritative guidance through all project stages, including concept design, detailed design, construction and handover.
* Oversee fire and smoke modelling (CFD), evacuation modelling and smoke control strategies, in collaboration with internal specialists.
* Ensure all design solutions meet relevant regulations, standards and Stantec quality processes (ADB, BS 9991, BS 9999, NFPA, EN guidelines).
* Act as Technical Lead on major bids and complex multidisciplinary schemes.
Client & Project Leadership
* Build strong relationships with clients, architects, developers, contractors and approval authorities.
* Lead client meetings, technical workshops and regulatory consultations.
* Provide clear, commercially aware advice that supports planning, design and delivery outcomes.
* Champion fire-safety integration across Stantec’s Architecture, MEP, Structural, Transport, Environmental and Project Management teams.
Business Growth
* Contribute to the growth of the Fire Engineering service within the buildings business across the UK.
* Support work-winning activities, including fee proposals, bid writing and strategic pursuits.
* Identify opportunities to develop new markets and strengthen our position as a trusted partner for clients.
People Leadership & Mentoring
* Mentor and support junior Fire Engineers, helping shape their development and pathway to IFE/CEng status.
* Promote a culture of technical excellence, collaboration and knowledge-sharing across the team and wider business.
* Contribute to internal initiatives and thought leadership within Stantec’s Fire Engineering community.
About You
* Experience producing fire strategies for complex buildings.
* Proficient in FDS, PyroSim, Pathfinder or similar modelling tools.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical matters clearly to clients.
* Experience in a consultancy environment working on multidisciplinary projects.
* A proactive, collaborative mindset aligned to Stantec’s values of community, creativity and integrity.
Qualifications
* Degree in Fire Engineering or a related discipline (MEP, Structural, Building Services with fire specialism).
* Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards with IFE or equivalent.
Why Join Us?
* Our People Culture: Close-knit team with a friendly and collaborative environment.
* Awards: Stantec recognised for workplace excellence and sustainability initiatives.
* Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, holidays, private medical insurance, gym discounts and more.
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Great projects across sectors in the UK&I.
* Industry-leading training and development, including paid professional subscriptions.
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About Stantec
The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees in 450 locations across 6 continents. We have over 150 years of experience in the UK, delivering sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities through planning, design, delivery and management of development and infrastructure.
Stantec is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you need support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us for accessibility accommodations.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Business Consulting and Services
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