Fire Protection Technical Lead

Stantec Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Leave options

Mentoring

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Stantec Australia is seeking a Fire Protection Technical Leader to join our Fire Protection Engineering team in Australia.

You will lead and collaborate across disciplines on iconic projects, overseeing from concept to commissioning and building strong client relationships. The role focuses on dry/wet fire systems, detection, and suppression with opportunities to guide senior engineers and contribute to national strategy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' Fire Protection consulting experience within the Building Services industry.
• Degree qualified, chartered (CPEng), NER listed and FPAS references.
• Professional Engineer registration (e.g. RPEQ) or eligibility.
• Experience planning and managing successful projects.
• Strong Technical knowledge of the NCC and Australian Standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage projects from initial concept through installation and commissioning.
• Provide technical oversight to ensure successful project delivery.
• Represent Stantec to clients and manage relationships.
• Prepare and present drawings and calculations and reports for clients.
• Delegate tasks to senior and junior engineers and assist their development.
• Attend project meetings and liaise with architects, contractors and authorities.
• Contribute to national Fire Protection Team strategy and standards.

Skills

Fire protection consulting

Project management

Client liaison

Technical oversight

NCC knowledge

Fire protection systems

Building Services knowledge

Education

Engineering degree

CPEng chartered

NER listed

FPAS eligible

RPEQ registration

Tools

HYENA

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for a Fire Protection Technical Leader to join Stantec's Fire Protection Engineering team. This role will suit someone who enjoys collaborating within the team and across disciplines whilst working on iconic and exciting projects.

Stantec's Buildings team has a very strong pipeline of work. In this diverse role, you will be supporting the Fire Protection Team Leader and Engineering Project Managers, while having the opportunity to gain practical experience working on a variety of project types including retail, hotels, commercial, residential, shopping centers, industrial, defense, healthcare, data centers, correctional and education.

Ideally, you will have previous consulting experience on all aspects of fire protection systems including both dry and wet fire systems, fire detection systems, and suppression systems.

The role can be based in any of the following Stantec offices (Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney).

Day to day tasks would involve:

• Be responsible for planning and managing projects from initial concept and brief, through to installation and commissioning.
• Demonstrate a high degree of technical knowledge, providing oversight and supervision to ensure successful project delivery.
• Represent Stantec externally to clients, playing a senior and active role in managing these relationships.
• Prepare and present presentations to external clients.
• Delegate tasks to senior and junior engineers, provide feedback and contribute to their development.
• Bring value to in-house discussions, design, project meetings etc.
• Keep up to date with deliverables and meet project timeframes.
• Provide input throughout the Construction phase by attending meetings and conducting site inspections.
• Provide technical competence in the planning and design of Fire Protection Services (not limited to Automatic Sprinkler System, Fire Hydrant Systems, Fire Hose Reel, Fire Detection / Building Occupant Warning Systems, Portable Fire Extinguishers / Fire Blankets, Gas Suppression / Water Mist Systems) on complex health, education, data centre and defence projects.
• Prepare drawings and calculations in support of design concepts and determine whether any performance solutions comply with the relevant performance requirements of the Building Code of Australia.
• Complete projects in terms of program, design execution, technical risk management and overall client satisfaction.
• Witness and advise in relation to fire mode response of plant and equipment under different alarm conditions (fire matrix / cause and effect planning).
• Work closely and develop trusted relationships with other project stakeholders, notably architects, contractors, builders and end users to achieve efficient and cost-effective solutions with a high-quality outcome.
• Liaise with local authorities, clients and consultant team.
• Attend project meetings.
• Contribute to the overall strategy and development of the national Fire Protection Team and to our company culture.
• Adhere to Stantec professional standards, ethics and Stantec quality procedures.

What we are ideally looking for:

• Minimum 10 years' Fire Protection consulting experience within the Building Services industry.
• Degree qualified, chartered (CPEng), NER listed and have either FPAS or the years of completed projects available to be referenced to obtain FPAS.
• Hold existing Professional Engineer registration (e.g. RPEQ) or ability to be registered in every state of Australia.
• Have experience planning and managing successful projects.
• Strong Technical knowledge of the National Construction Code (NCC) and Relevant Australian Standards.
• Ability to review Fire Engineering Brief (FEB) and Fire Engineering Report (FER) and liaise with Fire Safety Engineers to establish Fire Safety Engineering Performance Solutions.
• Experience in development of, or identifying the potential for, Fire Engineered Performance Solutions will be considered favourable, however not necessary for the role.
• Familiar with local fire system certification processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Data centre experience is highly valuable.
• Knowledge using HYENA.
• Ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines.

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.

Culture

Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI+, neurodiversity, and more! Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.

We are committed to reconciliation and to building respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We're better together when different perspectives are welcomed and valued, and we're committed to a workplace where everyone can belong and thrive. If you need any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know.

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 programs, 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.

How to apply

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Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.

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