Senior Fire Engineers

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.

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