Graduate Fire Engineer - Manchester - 2026

Stantec; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Graduate Fire Engineer for their Manchester office. You will engage in fire engineering design and contribute to strategic design input. Ideal candidates hold a relevant engineering degree and possess qualities such as problem-solving and collaboration. The role includes a competitive salary and benefits. Commitment to professional growth in a supportive team environment is emphasized.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Group income protection

Life assurance

Professional progression plan

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Interest in Fire Safety and Fire Engineering.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Fire Engineering design on various projects.
• Provide early-stage strategic input to design.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

Adaptability

Perseverance

Education

Degree or master's in relevant Engineering

Job description

We're looking for a Graduate Fire Engineer to join our progressive, award-winning Fire Engineering team in our Manchester office, joining our 2026 Graduate Programme, where you'll be delivering sustainable projects for our communities, planet and society. Our Fire Engineering team has a earned a reputation for delivering technically excellent work. From concept to construction, our fire engineering expertise helps to optimise design and ensure complex buildings are compliant with regulations. We have extensive experience working on public sector, residential, commercial, industrial and high hazard process construction projects. We deliver a range of engineering services throughout each step of the development process, from site appraisal, through to planning, design and delivery services for all types of projects. We are looking for graduates with a passion for the built environment, and the desire to work in a highly collaborative multi-disciplinary team focused on sustainability, technical excellence and shaping construction in the UK and overseas. Our projects will inspire you, build your confidence and enable you to take on the biggest challenges throughout your career. Here are some of our best recent projects. Your Role You'll be working with the support of your manager and senior colleagues as follows:

• Fire Engineering design on a number of projects
• Early-stage strategic input to design
  
  At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with a degree and/or master's qualification in a relevant Engineering degree with modules relating to Fire Safety and Fire Engineering, and a keen interest in our industry, we'd love to receive your application if you are:
• An Adapter: You're able to remain calm in new and changing situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks.
• A Perseverer: You stay composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
• A Collaborator: You work effectively with lots of different people, considering others' perspectives to shape better outcomes.
• A Problem-Solver: You love to give your thoughts based on what you see, being unafraid to challenge conventional thinking.
Please note, we ask our graduates to come into the office a minimum of 4 days per week, to ensure that you receive sufficient time with your team and receive the appropriate level of support.

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities. Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today's challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities. 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. Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply.


• A competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• A range of benefits, including holiday buy and sell, group income protection and life assurance
• Permanent employment contract to demonstrate our commitment to your long-term career at Stantec
• Professional progression plan, supporting you to attain professional status
• A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups )