In this Senior Fire Engineer role, you lead performance-based and code-compliant fire strategies for diverse buildings, from healthcare to regeneration projects. You act as technical leader across project stages, guiding design, modelling, and regulatory compliance. You collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed fire safety across architecture, MEP, and structure. You will mentor junior engineers and contribute to thinking and growth of Stantec’s Fire Engineering capability. This is a client-facing, multi-office opportunity that combines technical excellence with business development in a thriving multidisciplinary environment.
Pay / Benefits
competitive salary
pension plan
holidays
free private medical insurance
discounted gym membership
flexible working arrangements
Responsibilities
Deliver performance-based and code-compliant fire strategies across healthcare, education, commercial, residential, life sciences and major regeneration projects
Provide technical guidance through concept to handover, including fire and smoke modelling (CFD), evacuation modelling and smoke control strategies
Lead major bids and oversee complex, multi-disciplinary schemes
Ensure designs comply with regulations and Stantec quality processes (ADB, BS 9991, BS 9999, NFPA, EN)
Build and maintain relationships with clients, architects, developers, contractors and approval authorities; lead client meetings and workshops
Champion fire-safety integration across Architecture, MEP, Structural, Transport, Environmental and Project Management teams
Support growth of the Fire Engineering service, assist with fee proposals, bid writing and strategic pursuits
Mentor junior Fire Engineers and contribute to internal thought leadership and knowledge sharing
Key requirements
Experience producing fire strategies for complex buildings
Proficiency in FDS, PyroSim, Pathfinder or similar modelling tools
Strong communication skills to present technical matters to clients
Experience in a consultancy environment on multidisciplinary projects
Proactive, collaborative mindset aligned with Stantec values
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