Overview
Director Fire Engineering role at Stantec, based in the UK. National opportunities; can be based from any UK office. Strategic leadership combining technical authority with business leadership, team development and market growth to shape the Fire Engineering service and drive high-profile projects to delivery.
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 with opportunities for Associate Fire Engineer Directors to join us.
Why Stantec
We value community and the stakeholders we serve, and our purpose, values and voice guide our work. We strive to create communities and make a difference through design and delivery. Our equal employment opportunity statement is included below.
About The Role
Strategic Leadership & Technical Authority
* Lead and oversee complex, multi-disciplinary fire engineering projects, ensuring the highest standards of technical excellence.
* Provide authoritative advice on performance-based design, fire and smoke modelling (CFD), evacuation strategies, and fire safety compliance across healthcare, life sciences, commercial, residential, and major regeneration projects.
* Act as the technical sign-off authority for all fire engineering deliverables, ensuring compliance with legislation, standards, and best practice (ADB, BS 9991, BS 9999, NFPA, EN standards).
* Promote innovation and continuous improvement in fire engineering practices across the business.
Client & Market Leadership
* Build and maintain long-term relationships with senior clients, developers, architects, contractors, regulators and local authorities.
* Lead the Fire Engineering team in securing new work, contributing to business development strategy, bids, proposals and client presentations.
* Represent Stantec at industry forums, technical panels and regulatory consultations, enhancing the company’s reputation as a leading fire engineering consultancy.
Business Development & Growth
* Drive strategic growth of Stantec’s Fire Engineering services across UK-wide markets.
* Identify new market opportunities, emerging sectors, and areas for service expansion.
* Support leadership in shaping long-term business strategy, service offerings and commercial success.
People Leadership & Team Development
* Lead, mentor, and develop a team of fire engineers, fostering collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and technical excellence.
* Guide staff through professional development, chartership (CEng/IFE) and career progression.
* Inspire and develop junior and senior staff to achieve project and personal growth objectives.
Qualifications
* Chartered Engineer (CEng) with IFE membership or equivalent, with extensive experience in fire engineering consultancy.
About You
* Proven track record leading complex, high-profile projects and teams.
* Strong business development experience, with a history of securing and delivering multi-million-pound projects.
* Deep technical expertise in performance-based fire engineering, CFD, evacuation modelling, and design solutions.
* Excellent communication, presentation, and client engagement skills.
* Experienced in multidisciplinary project environments, able to influence and integrate across Architecture, MEP, Structural, and Project Management teams.
* Strategic thinker with commercial acumen, strong leadership, and a proactive, collaborative mindset aligned with Stantec values.
Location & Seniority
* Director
* Full-time
* Engineering and Information Technology
* Business Consulting and Services
About Stantec & Equality
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We are committed to accessible recruitment and accommodate needs where possible. If you need support or adjustments, please contact us.
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