Associate Fire Engineer

Stantec; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Fire Engineer to join its dynamic team in Birmingham. This role offers the chance to manage exciting fire engineering projects across various sectors, including Residential, Commercial, and Healthcare. You will collaborate with a close-knit team, ensuring compliance with fire safety standards while leading a group of talented engineers. The company prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive culture, providing opportunities for career development and community involvement. If you are passionate about fire engineering and looking to make a significant impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Supportive colleagues and career development

Recognition and progression opportunities

Competitive salary

Community involvement initiatives

Flexible benefits, including a green car scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a project portfolio at senior/principal level.
• Understanding of planning processes and Building Safety Act.

Responsibilities

• Manage fire engineering projects and support the Fire Engineering Director.
• Lead a team of up to ten engineers and develop new client relationships.

Skills

Project Management

Fire Safety Standards Knowledge

Strong Communication Skills

Proactive and Self-Motivated

Education

BSc/BEng/MSc/MEng or equivalent

Tools

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

Job description

Stantec 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.