Fire Engineer

Stantec; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy in the UK is looking for a Fire Engineer to manage fire engineering projects. The role includes providing technical design and ensuring regulatory compliance while leading a team. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree and have consultancy experience in fire safety. This position offers opportunities for career growth and collaboration within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible benefits, including a green car leasing scheme

Community involvement initiatives

Recognition for hard work and career progression

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a fire engineer in consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of fire safety standards.
• Experience with fire strategy development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team and deliver fire engineering projects.
• Provide technical fire engineering design.
• Conduct site inspections and reporting.

Skills

Passion for fire engineering

Knowledge of relevant building regulations

Fire safety consultancy experience

Education

BSc/BEng/MSc/MEng in Fire Engineering or equivalent

Job description

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We have a fantastic opportunity for a Fire Engineer to join our thriving team in one of our nationwide offices.

Our Fire Engineering team is one of the UK’s largest operating within a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy. It’s growing reputation for quality and responsiveness has resulted in exceptional growth and the group is now represented in all regional capitals within England, Scotland and Wales.

You will work closely with colleagues of various disciplines and have an existing project portfolio which includes high-profile projects with regional, national and international clients.

The Team: We are a close-knit team that works collectively towards challenges. We value the input of all members of the team and encourage everyone to bring ideas to the table. This is one region of six that the Fire Engineering Division operate in, throughout the UK and international markets, with over 100 staff in the Fire Safety Division.

Projects: We have a diverse portfolio of work, operating in the typical sectors of Residential, Commercial and Education, as well as more specialist sectors such as Aviation, Battery Storage, Data Centres, Healthcare, High-Hazard and Nuclear.

The team provides the following services to clients:

Advisement on applicable codes, standards and guidance

Fire engineering design and analysis

Fire strategy development

Advisement on regulatory code compliance

Means of escape design and analysis

Evacuation analysis and pedestrian flow modelling

Structural fire protection design and analysis

Structural optimization analysis

Fire impact analysis

External fire spread analysis

Smoke control design and analysis

Design and specification of fire protection systems

Construction phase consultation service

Third party peer review.

Fire risk assessment

As a Fire Engineer within our busy fire engineering team, you will have project management responsibilities for the delivery of fire engineering. You will support the Director of Fire Engineering to implement the company business plan, managing a team of up to ten people in the delivery of fire engineering projects, while supporting existing clients and develop new opportunities.

You will be responsible for the delivery of technically excellent Fire Engineering design on a number of projects as well as detailed design to construction status information and beyond into Post Occupancy Evaluation. You will be involved in site inspections and reporting throughout construction.

ABOUT YOU

You will be qualified with a relevant BSc/ BEng/ MSc/ MEng in Fire Engineering or equivalent.

You will have previous experience working in a fire engineering consultancy, delivering fire strategy and fire safety consultancy services. Strong knowledge of relevant building regulations and fire safety standards.

Most importantly, you will have a passion and talent for fire engineering.

About Stantec

What's great about Stantec

As a global design leader with over 31,000 engineers, architects, scientists, and project managers, the Stantec is dedicated to designing with communities in mind. Our diverse expertise allows us to tackle projects of all sizes from complex urban developments to impactful neighbourhood initiatives, while connecting across our worldwide network to support one another and share knowledge. This commitment not only helps the communities we serve to thrive but enriches the growth and experience of our own people.

In the UK and Ireland, our growing team of 4,000 is both agile and influential, able to make a meaningful difference by creating solutions that respect the environment and enhance community value. Whether you’re just starting your career or are an experienced professional, your voice is valued here. Our collaborative culture encourages entrepreneurial thinking, ensuring everyone’s ideas are heard.

Our approach for clients is grounded in the belief that we’re stronger together. By merging Hydrock’s capabilities with Stantec’s multidisciplinary services in buildings, infrastructure, environmental science, energy, and sustainability, we’re uniquely positioned as a major force in the UK market, providing a powerful platform for future growth.

What We Offer:

Inspiring and supportive colleagues

Recognition for hard work and career progression

Opportunities to develop both technical and soft skills

Community involvement through “Stantec in the Community” initiatives

Flexible benefits, including a green car leasing scheme

A Culture of Inclusion and Opportunity

The Stantec champions diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we’re committed to creating a supportive environment where every employee can perform at their best. Flexibility is essential to our culture, and we aim to accommodate all employees fairly.

We consider all application individually with the required qualifications and knowledge without regard to any of the protected characteristics . We would like to provide everyone with a fair selection, assessment and employment experience so we ask with are made aware of any physical or neurodiverse condition within your application for which appropriate reasonable adjustments can be made by us.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Once you’ve applied through our careers site, we strive to respond promptly after reviewing your application.

The employer for this position is Hydrock Consultants Ltd, part of the Stantec of companies.