The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.
Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.
Join our 2027 (Autumn) Graduate Programme as a Graduate Fire Engineer in our Glasgow or Edinburgh office, where you will be part of a market-leading Buildings discipline.
As a Graduate Fire Engineer, you will become part of our Scotland Fire Engineering team, with colleagues based across our Glasgow and Edinburgh offices. The team comprises 13 Fire Engineers, supported by a highly experienced senior leadership team in Scotland and across the wider UK business.
Our Scotland team is part of a nationally recognised Fire Engineering practice of more than 50 engineers, giving you access to a broad network of technical expertise, specialist knowledge, and development opportunities. From day one, you will collaborate with experienced professionals on a diverse range of projects whilst benefiting from structured mentoring and support to help you develop your career in fire engineering.
Aligned with the Government Advisory Panel's Authoritative Statement on Fire Engineering, we're committed to developing engineers with a strong understanding of fire engineering first principles and the skills to apply them effectively to real-world challenges.
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:
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.
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:
Please note, we ask our graduates to come into the office 4 days per week, to ensure that colleagues are able to provide the appropriate level of support.
Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.
We offer multiple start dates throughout next summer in June, July, August and September.
Please note: we recruit on an ongoing basis and therefore may close this role before the stated closing date so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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