Associate Fire Engineer

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Truro; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking an Associate Fire Engineer to provide technical leadership and deliver performance-based fire strategies across various sectors in the UK. Candidates should have a degree in Fire Engineering or a related field and extensive experience in fire strategy development. The role involves mentoring team members and shaping fire safety practices across multidisciplinary projects. Excellent benefits and a collaborative work culture are offered, alongside professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience producing fire strategies for complex buildings.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical matters clearly to clients.
• Experience in a consultancy environment working on multidisciplinary projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of performance-based fire strategies across diverse portfolios.
• Build relationships with clients, architects, and developers.
• Contribute to growth of Fire Engineering service within the business.

Skills

Fire strategies

Technical communication

Team leadership

Modeling tools (FDS, PyroSim)

Education

Degree in Fire Engineering or related discipline

Tools

FDS

PyroSim

Pathfinder

Job description

We’re recruiting Associate Fire Engineers nationally.

These roles are ideal for technically strong, client-facing fire specialists who enjoys leading complex projects, mentoring teams, and shaping best practice across a thriving multidisciplinary business.

About The Role

Technical Leadership

• Lead the delivery of performance-based and code-compliant fire strategies across a diverse portfolio, including 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, working closely 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 multi-disciplinary 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 successful 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 Fire Engineers, Senior and Principal 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.

• Lead internal initiatives and contribute to thought leadership within Stantec’s Fire Engineering community.

About You

• Extensive 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: We're a close knit team and very proud of our friendly and collaborative environment
• Awards: Stantec were 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

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.