Key Takeaways
- Join the 2027 Graduate Programme as a Fire Engineer in Glasgow or Edinburgh.
- Work on diverse projects within the Buildings business and across sectors like hydro power, airports, and mass transit.
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Engineering field with Fire Safety/Engineering modules.
- Receive a competitive salary and benefits, with support for professional qualifications.
- Applications are ongoing and may close once sufficient applicants are received.
About the Role
As a Graduate Fire Engineer, you'll work alongside your manager and experienced colleagues to support the delivery of fire engineering design across a diverse range of projects. You'll contribute to early-stage strategic design input, working on schemes within our Buildings business and across wider sectors including hydro power, airports, and mass transit.
Day to day you'll:
- Explore the limitations and vulnerabilities of prescriptive fire safety solutions and guidance.
- Support the delivery of fire safety engineering scopes of work with guidance from experienced team members.
- Assist in the preparation of technical reports to a high professional and presentation standard.
- Participate in client meetings and design discussions, with support from senior colleagues.
- Contribute to the application of fire safety guidance for straightforward design scenarios and engineering challenges.
We are committed to supporting employees in achieving relevant professional qualifications and accreditation. The applicable professional qualification for this role is CEng status with the Engineering Council.
Your Impact
This role will help create high-quality, sustainable and resilient buildings that deliver positive outcomes for communities and the environment. Working across a range of projects, you will support the design and delivery of safe, efficient and future-ready buildings, helping clients reduce environmental impact, enhance building performance and create spaces that improve the wellbeing of those who use them. Your work will contribute to sustainable development goals, support the efficient use of resources, and help deliver innovative solutions that meet the needs of both clients and local communities.
About You
At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in relevant Engineering degree with modules relating to Fire Safety and Fire Engineering, proficient in Word/Microsoft office, and a keen interest in working in the Buildings sector, you'll be:
- An Adapter - You’re able to remain calm in new and changing situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks.
- A Perseverer - You stay composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
- An Eager Learner - You learn from your experiences and the world around you, using this knowledge to anticipate how situations may unfold.
- A Collaborator - You work effectively with lots of different people, considering others’ perspectives to shape better outcomes.
- A Problem-Solver - You love to give your thoughts based on what you see, being unafraid to challenge conventional thinking.
Please note, we ask our graduates to come into the office 4 days per week, to ensure that you receive sufficient time with your team and receive the appropriate level of support.
Why Join Us?
What we can offer you:
- A competitive salary
- Private medical insurance
- A range of benefits, including holiday buy and sell, group income protection and life assurance
- Permanent employment contract to demonstrate our commitment to your long-term career at Stantec
- Professional progression plan, supporting you to gain professional chartership
- A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups)
Please take a look at our Graduate FAQs ( Graduate Application FAQs ) if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your application!