Location
reading
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
May 27, 2026
Job Description
Opportunity
We’re recruiting for Principal Fire Engineers nationally.
This role is ideal for a technically strong, client‑facing fire specialist who enjoys leading complex projects, mentoring teams, and shaping best practice across a thriving multidisciplinary business.
About the Role
Technical Leadership
- Lead the delivery of performance‑based and code‑compliant fire strategies across a diverse portfolio, including healthcare, education, commercial, residential, life sciences and major regeneration projects.
- Provide authoritative guidance through all project stages, including concept design, detailed design, construction, and handover.
- Oversee fire and smoke modelling (CFD), evacuation modelling and smoke control strategies, working closely with internal specialists.
- Ensure all design solutions meet relevant regulations, standards and Stantec quality processes (ADB, BS 9991, BS 9999, NFPA, EN guidel...