Senior Fire Risk Consultant / Principal Fire Risk Consultant in Cardiff

Shape Safer Spaces with Stantec. Are you a qualified fire safety professional ready to step up into a consultancy role with real responsibility and room to grow? At Stantec, we’re looking for a Senior Fire Risk Consultant / Principal Fire Risk Consultant to join our expanding Fire Risk Management team. This role can be based anywhere in the South West.

This is a chance to work on complex buildings, provide expert advice, and contribute to safer environments across the UK—all while mentoring others and continuing to advance your own career.

As a Fire Risk Consultant, you’ll conduct fire risk assessments (FRAs) on a wide variety of buildings, typically of medium complexity and normal risk. You’ll apply your technical knowledge to deliver high-quality outputs in line with the Regulatory standards. You’ll also support and mentor graduate consultants and develop your skills across a range of specialist areas.

You will complete medium-complexity and normal-risk fire risk assessments (FRAs) and provide clear, specialist advice and technical support to clients. You will assist with mentoring Graduate Consultants and contribute to the development and growth of the team. You will act as a professional ambassador of Stantec, maintaining strong client relationships and upholding our values and ensure high-quality deliverables with attention to both safety and detail.

• You will conduct fire risk assessments (FRAs) on a wide variety of buildings, typically of medium complexity and normal risk, applying technical knowledge to deliver high-quality outputs in line with Regulatory standards.
• You will support and mentor graduate consultants and develop skills across a range of specialist areas.
• You will complete medium-complexity and normal-risk FRAs and provide clear, specialist advice and technical support to clients.
• You will assist with mentoring Graduate Consultants and contribute to the development and growth of the team.
• You will act as a professional ambassador of Stantec, maintaining strong client relationships and upholding values while ensuring high-quality deliverables with attention to safety and detail.

You will have a recognised qualification in a fire safety or fire-related subject and will ideally have the following:

• Minimum Technician Membership with the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE).
• Registered with a recognised third-party accreditation scheme (e.g., IFE Register of Fire Risk Assessors).
• Practical experience carrying out fire risk assessments, ideally including medium-complexity projects.
• Organised and proactive approach to project delivery and time management.
• Passion for professional development and a desire to mentor others.

This is primarily a site-based role and therefore you must be willing to travel to sites throughout the South West region.

At Stantec, we’re committed to protecting lives and property by providing world-class fire safety consultancy. We offer a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your expertise is valued and your growth is supported. You’ll be part of a team that’s helping to shape safer, smarter buildings and making a tangible difference across the built environment. You will have great opportunities for training and development which will enhance your own career prospects.

Ready to ignite your career in fire safety? Apply now and join a consultancy that cares.

As a global design leader with over 31,000 engineers, architects, scientists, and project managers, Stantec 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 neighbourhood 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.

• 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

Stantec 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 any physical or neurodiverse conditions in applications be disclosed so appropriate reasonable adjustments can be made by us.

Once you’ve applied through our careers site, we strive to respond promptly after reviewing your application. The employer for this position is Hydrock Consultants Ltd, part of the Stantec group of companies.