Key info: Location: Newcastle Anticipated start: September 2025 Role: This is a fantastic opportunity to join our award-winning Fire Engineering team delivering sustainable projects for our communities, planet and society. Our Fire Engineering team has a earned a reputation for delivering technically excellent work. From concept to construction, our fire engineering expertise helps to optimise design and ensure complex buildings are compliant with regulations. Our team has extensive experience working on public sector, residential, commercial, industrial and high hazard process construction projects. We deliver a range of engineering services throughout each step of the development process, from site appraisal, through to planning, design and delivery services for all types of projects. We are looking for graduates with a passion for the built environment, and the desire to work in a highly collaborative multi-disciplinary team focused on sustainability, technical excellence and shaping construction in the UK and overseas. Our projects will inspire you, build your confidence and enable you to take on the biggest challenges throughout your career. Here are some of our best recent projects. What will your role involve? You'll be working with the support of your manager and senior colleagues as follows: 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 Check out our Fire safety page for more information on the service we provide to our clients. Post occupation services: Fire management plan development Fire evacuation plan development Fire risk assessment To succeed in this role, you’ll need: A relevant BSc/ BEng/ MSc/ MEng or equivalent (a master's in mechanical, chemical, aeronautical engineering or physics) A passion and talent for Fire Engineering To be confident, outgoing and someone who enjoys being part of a busy team To be an articulate communicator with well-developed interpersonal skills To be a self-starter who is tenacious in concluding tasks To be driven, ambitious and enjoy change and variety To buy into Hydrock’s values and ethos We are also keen to know if you can offer any of these attributes: Additional languages (other than English) that you are fluent in or able to apply professionally Full UK driving licence Please note that due to the large number of applications we receive, it may take some time for us to get back to you. Rest assured, our team carefully reviews every application to ensure we find the best fit for the role. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through the process, and we will provide an update as soon as possible. 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 Competitive starting salary 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 application 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 with are made 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. For updates and insights, follow us on LinkedIn page