Fire Engineer, Project Technical Lead

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; St Leonards; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Additional leave

Learning and development

Mentoring

Supportive team environment

Professional memberships

Salary continuance insurance

Mental health programs

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Stantec Australia is seeking an experienced Lead Fire Engineer to join our Sydney Buildings team. This full-time role blends technical excellence with business development and client engagement.

Based in Sydney with close collaboration with the Brisbane Fire team, you will lead from the front on fire design, reports and FERs, mentor junior engineers, and drive growth across projects. You will work with authorities and clients across data centre, healthcare, high-rise, and education sectors.

Qualifications

• C10 accreditation and Chartered Professional Engineer status.
• Technical expertise in fire safety design, analysis and risk assessment.
• Proven experience leading client engagements and design projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drawings and calculations to support design concepts and ensure compliance with the Building Code of Australia.
• Deliver technically sound fire engineering designs, reports, and specifications across sectors.
• Prepare FEB/FEBQ and develop solutions through to FER.
• Liaise with local authorities, clients and consultant teams; attend project meetings.
• Identify and pursue new project opportunities and nurture long-term client partnerships.
• Mentor and support junior engineers to foster excellence and continuous improvement.
• Drive sustainable growth of the Fire Engineering Team and contribute to business development.

Skills

C10 accreditation

Chartered Professional Engineer

Fire safety design

Project leadership

Client engagement

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Fire Engineer, Project Technical Lead - ( 250002EF )

Description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Lead Fire Engineer to join our Sydney Buildings team. This is a full-time role that blends technical excellence with business development and client engagement.

This role will be based in Sydney, however will work closely with the Brisbane Fire team, with the support of the wider Fire team across Australia. This role will play a pivotal role in driving project success, expanding client relationships across a diverse portfolio of building projects. Your ability to lead from the front—both technically and commercially—will be key to your success.

What you’ll be doing:

• Prepare drawings and calculations in support of design concepts and determine whether the performance solution complies with the relevant performance requirements of the Building Code of Australia
• Deliver technically sound and innovative designs, reports, and specifications across sectors including data centres, healthcare, defence, high-rise, industrial, and education.
• Preparation of Fire Engineering Brief (FEB) and/or Fire Engineering Brief Questionnaire (FEBQ), and develop solutions through to final Fire Engineering Report (FER)
• Liaise with local authorities, clients and consultant team
• Attend project meetings
• Identify and pursue new project opportunities and nurture long-term client partnerships
• Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
• Drive sustainable growth of the Fire Engineering Team

What We’re Looking For:

• C10 accreditation
• Chartered Professional Engineer
• Technical expertise in fire safety design, analysis, and risk assessment
• Proven experience in a design consultancy environment, with a track record of client engagement and project leadership
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects at varying stages of delivery
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a passion for building client relationships
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• A collaborative, can-do attitude and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life.

Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

What we offer

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.

• Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.
• Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
• Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
• Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
• A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables
• Professional Memberships
• Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs
• Service Recognition Awards
• Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

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Primary Location

Primary Location : Australia-New South Wales-St. Leonards

Organization

Organization : BC-3013 Buildings-AU New South Wales

Employee Status

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel

Travel : No

Schedule

Schedule : Full-time

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans