Senior Fire Engineers

Stantec; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Private medical insurance

Gym discounts

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Fire Engineer to lead fire engineering projects with a focus on technical leadership, client relationships, and team mentoring. The ideal candidate will have experience producing fire strategies for complex buildings and proficiency in fire modelling tools such as FDS. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including flexible working arrangements and continuous professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of performance-based and code-compliant fire strategies.
• Build relationships with clients, architects, developers, and contractors.
• Contribute to business growth within Fire Engineering service.

Skills

Fire strategies

Communication skills

Consultancy experience

Collaborative mindset

Education

Degree in Fire Engineering or related discipline

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards with IFE

Tools

FDS

PyroSim

Pathfinder

Job description

Overview

Senior Fire Engineer at Stantec. This position is open to candidates based nationally in the UK. The role focuses on technical leadership of fire engineering projects, mentoring teams, and shaping best practice across a multidisciplinary business.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Support the delivery of performance-based and code-compliant fire strategies across a diverse portfolio (healthcare, education, commercial, residential, life sciences and major regeneration projects). Provide authoritative guidance through all project stages (concept design, detailed design, construction and handover). Oversee fire and smoke modelling (CFD), evacuation modelling and smoke control strategies, working 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 junior 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. Contribute to internal initiatives and thought leadership within Stantec’s Fire Engineering community.

About You

• 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 are a close-knit team with a friendly and collaborative environment.
• Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, holidays, private medical insurance, gym discounts and more.
• Flexible working arrangements and opportunities across the UK&I.
• Industry-leading training and development including paid professional subscriptions.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees across 450 locations on 6 continents. We plan, design, deliver and manage development and infrastructure to support sustainable, healthy, and prosperous communities. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and an inclusive work environment.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants 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. If you need any adjustments to support your recruitment process, please contact us.