We have a fantastic opportunity for a Principal Fire Engineer to join our thriving Fire team in our Manchester office.
The Team - Our Fire Engineering Division
Our Fire Engineering team is one of the UK’s largest operating within a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy. Its growing reputation for quality and responsiveness has resulted in exceptional growth, and the group is now represented in all regional capitals within England, Scotland, and Wales.
You will work closely with colleagues of various disciplines within the Scottish region and have an existing project portfolio that includes high-profile projects with regional, national, and international clients.
We are a close-knit team that works collectively towards challenges. We value the input of all members of the team and encourage everyone to bring ideas to the table. Scotland is one region of six that the Fire Engineering Division operates in, throughout the UK and international markets, with over 100 staff in the Fire Safety Division.
Projects: We have a diverse portfolio of work, operating in the typical sectors of Residential, Commercial, and Education, as well as more specialist sectors such as Aviation, Battery Storage, Data Centres, Healthcare, High-Hazard, and Nuclear.
The team provides the following services to clients:
* Advisement on applicable codes, standards, and guidance
* Fire engineering design and analysis
* Fire strategy development
* Advisement on regulatory code compliance
* Means of escape design and analysis
* Evacuation analysis and pedestrian flow modelling
* Structural fire protection design and analysis
* Structural optimization analysis
* Fire impact analysis
* External fire spread analysis
* Smoke control design and analysis
* Design and specification of fire protection systems
* Construction phase consultation service
* Third-party peer review
* Fire risk assessment
As a Fire Engineer within our busy fire engineering team, you will have project management responsibilities for the delivery of fire engineering. You will support the Director of Fire Engineering to implement the company business plan, managing a team of up to ten people in the delivery of fire engineering projects, while supporting existing clients and developing new opportunities.
What you will be responsible for:
* Delivery of technically excellent Fire Engineering design on a number of projects
* Early-stage strategic input to design
* Detailed design to construction status information and beyond into Post Occupancy Evaluation
* Site inspections and reporting throughout construction
What skills and attributes are we looking for?
* BSc/ BEng/ MSc/ MEng or equivalent
* Experience working in a fire engineering consultancy, delivering fire strategy and fire safety consultancy services
* Passion and talent for fire engineering
* A confident, outgoing, and fun person who enjoys being part of a busy team
* An articulate communicator with well-developed interpersonal skills
* A self-starter who is tenacious in concluding tasks
* Someone with drive, ambition, and enjoys change and variety
What's great about the Stantec Group
As a global design leader with over 30,000 engineers, architects, scientists, and project managers, the Stantec Group is dedicated to designing with communities in mind. Our diverse expertise allows us to tackle projects of all sizes, from complex urban developments to impactful neighborhood initiatives, while connecting across our worldwide network to support one another and share knowledge. This commitment not only helps the communities we serve to thrive but enriches the growth and experience of our own people.
In the UK and Ireland, our growing team of 4,000 is both agile and influential, able to make a meaningful difference by creating solutions that respect the environment and enhance community value. Whether you’re just starting your career or are an experienced professional, your voice is valued here. Our collaborative culture encourages entrepreneurial thinking, ensuring everyone’s ideas are heard.
Our approach for clients is grounded in the belief that we’re stronger together. By merging Hydrock’s capabilities with Stantec’s multidisciplinary services in buildings, infrastructure, environmental science, energy, and sustainability, we’re uniquely positioned as a major force in the UK market, providing a powerful platform for future growth.
What We Offer:
* Inspiring and supportive colleagues
* Recognition for hard work and career progression
* Opportunities to develop both technical and soft skills
* Community involvement through “Stantec in the Community” initiatives
* Flexible benefits, including a green car leasing scheme
A Culture of Inclusion and Opportunity
The Stantec Group champions diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we’re committed to creating a supportive environment where every employee can perform at their best. Flexibility is essential to our culture, and we aim to accommodate all employees fairly.
We consider all applications individually with the required qualifications and knowledge without regard to any of the protected characteristics. We would like to provide everyone with a fair selection, assessment, and employment experience, so we ask that you make us aware of any physical or neurodiverse condition within your application for which appropriate reasonable adjustments can be made by us.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Once you’ve applied through our careers site, we strive to respond promptly after reviewing your application.
If shortlisted, you’ll first connect with our Talent Acquisition Team for a pre-screening call (about 30 minutes) to discuss your motivation and interest in the role. From there, successful candidates will be invited to a formal interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices.
Competitive salary and excellent benefits package.
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