Senior Fire Engineer: Lead Modelling & Strategy

Stantec; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Free private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Flexible working arrangements

Industry-leading training and development

Job summary

A global design and engineering firm is seeking a Senior Fire Engineer to lead fire strategy delivery across diverse projects in the UK. The role involves providing technical guidance, building client relationships, and contributing to the broader growth of the fire engineering service. Ideal candidates will have experience in fire strategies, proficiency in industry-standard modelling tools, excellent communication skills, and a relevant degree. This position offers competitive remuneration and benefits, with flexibility in working arrangements.

Qualifications

• 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 the company's values.

Responsibilities

• Deliver performance-based and code-compliant fire strategies.
• Provide guidance through all project stages including design and construction.
• Oversee fire and smoke modelling and evacuation modelling.
• Ensure design solutions meet relevant regulations and quality processes.
• Act as Technical Lead on major bids and multi-disciplinary schemes.

Skills

Fire strategy production

Proficiency in FDS

Strong communication skills

Consultancy experience

Collaborative mindset

Education

Degree in Fire Engineering or related discipline

Chartered Engineer or working towards it

Tools

FDS

PyroSim

Pathfinder

Job description

A global design and engineering firm is seeking a Senior Fire Engineer to lead fire strategy delivery across diverse projects in the UK. The role involves providing technical guidance, building client relationships, and contributing to the broader growth of the fire engineering service. Ideal candidates will have experience in fire strategies, proficiency in industry-standard modelling tools, excellent communication skills, and a relevant degree. This position offers competitive remuneration and benefits, with flexibility in working arrangements.