Fire Protection Technical Lead

Stantec; Perth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Additional leave up to 4 weeks

Professional development programs

Mentoring opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Fire Protection Technical Lead to join our Building Services team in Australia. You will lead fire protection design and project delivery across diverse sectors, providing technical oversight while developing client relationships.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years in fire protection consulting, a relevant degree, and Chartered status. You will work with multidisciplinary teams, contribute to national strategy, and ensure high-quality outcomes on complex health,

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ Fire Protection consulting experience.
• Degree qualified and chartered (CPEng) with FPAS or referenced projects.
• Hold RPEQ registration or eligible to register in Australia.
• Strong knowledge of NCC and Australian Standards.
• Experience in Fire Engineered Performance Solutions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage projects from concept through to delivery and commissioning.
• Provide technical oversight and supervision for project success.
• Represent Stantec with clients and manage key relationships.
• Prepare drawings and calculations in support of design concepts.
• Liaise with architects, contractors, and authorities to ensure cost-effective outcomes.

Skills

Fire protection design

Project management

Client liaison

Standards knowledge

Education

Engineering degree

Chartered (CPEng) / FPAS

RPEQ registration

Tools

HYENA

Job description

Fire Protection Technical Lead - ( 260000MG )

Description

About the role

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.

• Positive, can-do attitude.

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 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.

Qualifications

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