Stantec Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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The Opportunity
This is an opportunity for an Associate Fire Engineer to join our thriving team and develop the South-East region based out of our London office. This vibrant area offers landmarks like London Bridge, the Thames footpath, Borough Market, and skyline views of the Shard from our roof terrace, making it a great place to work.
Our Fire Engineering team is one of the UK’s largest within a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy. It has a reputation for quality and responsiveness, resulting in exceptional growth across regional, national, and international projects.
You will work closely with colleagues across various disciplines within the London and South East region, managing a project portfolio that includes high-profile projects for regional, national, and international clients.
The Team
We are a close-knit team that values collaboration and ideas from all members. The Fire Engineering Division operates across six regions in the UK and internationally, with over 100 staff.
Projects
Our diverse portfolio includes Residential, Commercial, Education, Aviation, Battery Storage, Data Centers, Healthcare, High-Hazard, and Nuclear sectors.
Services Provided
* Advisement on codes, standards, and guidance
* Fire engineering design and analysis
* Fire strategy development
* Regulatory compliance advisement
* Means of escape design and analysis
* Evacuation modeling
* Structural fire protection design
* Structural optimization
* Fire impact and external spread analysis
* Smoke control design
* Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis
* Fire protection systems design
* Construction phase consultation
* Third-party peer review
Post Occupation Services
* Fire management plans
* Fire evacuation plans
* Fire risk assessments
Your Role
As an Associate Fire Engineer, you will manage fire engineering projects, support the Fire Engineering Director, lead a team of up to ten engineers, and develop new client relationships.
Requirements
* BSc/BEng/MSc/MEng or equivalent qualification
* Ideally affiliated with IFE or equivalent, with chartership in progress or achieved
* Proven experience managing a project portfolio at senior/principal level
* Understanding of planning processes and Building Safety Act
* Knowledge of fire safety standards (e.g., BS 9991, BS 9999, BS 9251, NFCC recommendations)
* Experience with façade/cladding inspection (e.g., PAS 9980)
* Ability to manage multiple projects and teams, develop business, and meet deadlines
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Proactive and self-motivated
About Stantec
Stantec is a global design leader with over 31,000 professionals dedicated to community-focused projects. Our UK & Ireland team of 4,000 offers diverse expertise in buildings, infrastructure, environmental science, energy, and sustainability. We foster a collaborative, inclusive culture that values innovation and community impact.
What We Offer
* Supportive colleagues and career development
* Recognition and progression opportunities
* Competitive salary
* Community involvement initiatives
* Flexible benefits, including a green car scheme
Inclusion & Equal Opportunity
We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring a fair and supportive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals with physical or neurodiverse conditions for appropriate accommodations.
Next Steps
Apply through our careers site. We aim to respond promptly after review. The employer for this role is Hydrock Consultants Ltd, part of the Stantec group.
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