Associate Director Fire Engineering

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Bristol; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design consultancy in Bristol is seeking an Associate Fire Engineering Director to spearhead their fire engineering services. The role requires a proven leader with strong business development experience and a deep technical background in fire safety compliance and performance-based design. This position involves overseeing complex fire engineering projects and building client relationships while mentoring a team of engineers. Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Free private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Industry leading training and development

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in fire engineering consultancy.
• Proven track record leading complex, high-profile projects.
• Strong experience in securing multi-million-pound projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee complex fire engineering projects.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and authorities.
• Drive growth of Fire Engineering services in the Southwest.

Skills

Leadership

Technical authority

Business development

Fire safety compliance

Client engagement

Communication

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng) with IFE membership

Job description

Our Buildings team is seeking an Associate Fire Engineering Director to lead and shape our growing fire engineering capability from our Bristol office. This is a strategic and client-facing position for a technically exceptional fire engineer who can combine technical authority with business leadership, team development, and market growth. You will help shape the Fire Engineering service in the Southwest while driving high-profile projects to successful 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 and have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Fire Engineer to join our Bristol office.

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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 modeling (CFD), evacuation strategies, and fire safety compliance across diverse building types, including 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 in the South West and 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 a culture of 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.

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 modeling, 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.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with IFE membership or equivalent, with extensive experience in fire engineering consultancy.

Why Join Us?

• Our People Culture: We're a close knit team and very proud of our friendly and collaborative environment
• Awards: Stantec was awarded the Stantec named ‘Best place to work’ and ‘International consulting firm of the year’ at NCE Awards at the 2024 NCE awards as well as being consistently recognised in the top 10 Corporate Knights most sustainable companies in the world.
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, free private medical insurance, discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Flexible working arrangements
• Great Projects in all of our sectors across the UK & I
• Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions

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