Senior Fire & Life Safety Engineer

STACK Infrastructure EMEA; Milano; On-site; EUR 56,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal vouchers

Health insurance

Corporate welfare program

Pension fund access

Job summary

STACK Infrastructure seeks a Senior Fire and Life Safety Engineer (AE) to lead Fire and Life Safety across its EMEA data centre portfolio. You will serve as the Authorising Engineer for STACK EMEA Fire and Life Safety Rules, guiding governance, assurance and technical leadership from design through operation.

You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, HSE and vendors to ensure compliant, maintainable and resilient systems, while mentoring engineers and improving maintenance and

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Fire and Life Safety engineering in mission-critical environments.
• Strong knowledge of European Fire and Life Safety codes and standards (NFPA 72, EN 13501, EN 50600).
• Degree or equivalent in Fire and Life Safety Engineering; chartership desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on Fire and Life Safety systems across the EMEA portfolio.
• Develop standards, specifications and policies aligned to STACK objectives.
• Act as Authorising Engineer for STACK EMEA Fire and Life Safety Rules.
• Review designs and commissioning docs to support QA and handover.
• Conduct site audits and risk assessments to close gaps.
• Develop maintenance requirements and SOPs (ESoS, MOP, EOP).
• Support incidents and root cause analysis to learn lessons.
• Coordinate across electrical, mechanical, controls, BMS/SCADA, security and HSE.
• Coach engineers and operations teams.

Skills

Fire & Life Safety

Engineering design

Electrical/Mechanical interfaces

Design review & QA

European codes (NFPA EN)

Incident investigation

Multidisciplinary collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Degree in Fire and Life Safety Engineering

Professional accreditation desirable

Job description

Senior Fire and Life Safety Engineer (AE), Technical Operations – EMEA

Role Summary

The Senior Fire and Life Safety Engineer is the technical authority for Fire and Life Safety systems across STACK Infrastructure’s EMEA portfolio. Acting as the Authorising Engineer (AE) for STACK EMEA Fire and Life Safety Rules, you will provide governance, assurance and technical leadership across the full data centre lifecycle, from design and construction through commissioning, handover, operations and maintenance.

Working closely with Operations, Engineering, HSE, Delivery, Commissioning and vendor partners, you will help ensure Fire and Life Safety systems are compliant, maintainable, resilient and operationally effective across a growing portfolio of mission-critical facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and expert guidance on Fire and Life Safety systems across the EMEA portfolio.
• Develop and maintain Fire and Life Safety standards, equipment specifications, design requirements and operational policies aligned to STACK objectives and applicable local codes.
• Serve as the Authorising Engineer (AE) for STACK EMEA Fire and Life Safety Rules, providing governance and assurance for safe and consistent operational practices.
• Review designs, technical submissions and commissioning documentation, supporting construction QA, site snagging, operational acceptance and handover across new facilities, expansions and major upgrades.
• Conduct technical assurance reviews, site audits and assessments of Fire and Life Safety systems and maintenance practices, working with consultants, insurers and service providers to identify and drive risks through to closure.
• Develop and continuously improve maintenance requirements and operational procedures, including ESoS maintenance plans and MOP, SOP and EOP documentation.
• Provide technical support during incidents, HSE events and near misses, supporting root cause analysis, corrective actions and ensuring lessons learned inform future standards and designs.
• Work across electrical, mechanical, controls, BMS/SCADA, security and HSE interfaces to integrate Fire and Life Safety requirements and improve safety, reliability and resilience.
• Coach and mentor engineers and operational teams, helping build Fire and Life Safety capability across STACK EMEA.

What You’ll Bring

• Extensive experience in Fire and Life Safety engineering within mission-critical environments, ideally data centres, spanning design, construction, commissioning, operations or technical assurance.
• Advanced knowledge of Fire and Life Safety design and implementation, including fire detection and water- and gas-based suppression systems.
• Strong understanding of mission-critical operations and how Fire and Life Safety systems interface with electrical, mechanical, controls and building systems.
• Experience across design review, commissioning, operational acceptance and technical assurance, including site audits and risk assessment within critical environments.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant European Fire and Life Safety codes and standards, including NFPA 72, EN 13501, EN 50600 and applicable national regulations.
• Experience developing engineering standards, maintenance requirements and operational procedures, with strong technical judgement and a structured approach to incident investigation and root cause analysis.
• Ability to influence, coach and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams, external partners and stakeholders.
• Degree, HND/HNC or equivalent in Fire and Life Safety Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrable experience; professional accreditation or chartership is desirable.
• Strong written and verbal English language skills, with experience across multiple European markets advantageous and ability to travel across the EMEA portfolio as required.

What We Offer

• Salary Range (Gross Annual Salary - RAL): €56.000 - €71.000 + performance bonus
• Contract type: Italian CCNL Commerce (Commercio - Terziario, Distribuzione e Servizi)
• Meal vouchers and corporate welfare program
• Health insurance and access to the complementary pension fund, in accordance with the collective agreement
• Work on critical digital infrastructure, supporting the development and operation of some of Europe's most advanced data centre environments
• Build your future with STACK, gaining exposure to large-scale projects and clear opportunities for professional growth across a fast-growing European platform

The compensation range shown reflects the expected salary range for this position. Final compensation will be determined fairly and transparently within this range, based on the candidate's professional experience, skills and qualifications.

About STACK Infrastructure

STACK is a proven, trusted partner for the world’s most innovative companies, designing, developing and operating sustainable global digital infrastructure. Backed by an unmatched record of reliable delivery and development expertise, STACK brings speed, scale, certainty and responsibility to the demands of a rapidly evolving digital infrastructure landscape.