Fire Risk Consultant / Senior Fire Risk Consultant

Stantec; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global fire safety consultancy is looking for a Fire Risk Consultant / Senior Fire Risk Consultant to join its dynamic team in the UK. This role involves conducting medium-complexity fire risk assessments, mentoring graduate consultants, and ensuring high-quality outputs aligned with regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will have a recognised qualification in fire safety, practical assessment experience, and a proactive approach. This position offers flexibility across various locations in the North of England and opportunities for training and professional development.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Opportunities for training and development

Impactful work in fire safety

Qualifications

• Minimum Technician Membership with the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE).
• Practical experience in fire risk assessments, ideally medium‑complexity projects.
• Organised and proactive approach to project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medium‑complexity fire risk assessments on varied buildings.
• Deliver high‑quality outputs in line with regulatory standards.
• Mentor graduate consultants and enhance team development.

Skills

Fire risk assessments

Technical support to clients

Mentoring

Project delivery

Time management

Education

Recognised qualification in fire safety

Minimum Technician Membership with the IFE

Registered with third-party accreditation scheme

Job description

Overview

At Stantec, we're looking for a Fire Risk Consultant / Senior Fire Risk Consultant to join our expanding Fire Risk Management. The role offers flexibility to be located in any of our Midlands or North of England offices, specifically Birmingham, Manchester, Warrington, Leeds or Newcastle.

Our global firm, with over 34,000 employees across 450 locations on 6 continents and 150 years of experience in the UK, is committed to protecting lives and property by delivering world‑class fire safety consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medium‑complexity, normal‑risk fire risk assessments (FRAs) on a wide variety of buildings.
• Deliver high‑quality outputs in line with regulatory standards and provide specialist advice and technical support to clients.
• Mentor graduate consultants and contribute to the development and growth of the team.
• Act as a professional ambassador of Stantec, maintaining strong client relationships and upholding our values.
• Be willing to travel to sites throughout the Midlands and North of England.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in a fire safety or fire‑related subject.
• Minimum Technician Membership with the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE).
• Registered with a recognised third‑party accreditation scheme (e.g. IFE Register of Fire Risk Assessors).
• Practical experience carrying out fire risk assessments, ideally including medium‑complexity projects.
• Organised and proactive approach to project delivery and time management.
• Passion for professional development and a desire to mentor others.

Benefits

• Collaborative, forward‑thinking environment where expertise is valued and growth is supported.
• Opportunities for training and development to enhance your career prospects.
• Impactful work contributing to safer, smarter buildings and tangible difference across the built environment.
• Work with a global community of over 34,000 employees across 450 locations.

Equal Opportunity

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits 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.