Senior Fire Engineer

About the Role

Due to a busy pipeline of projects, we are looking for an experienced Senior Fire Engineer Lead to join our Melbourne Buildings team. This is a full-time role that blends technical excellence with business development and client engagement.

This role will be based in Melbourne, however will work closely with the Brisbane Fire team. With the support of the wider Fire team across Australia, this role will assist and support this Senior Engineer in playing a pivotal role in driving project success, expanding client relationships, and identifying new business opportunities 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 health, 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
• Drive business development initiatives, identifying and pursuing new project opportunities and nurturing long-term client partnerships.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For:

• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status or equivalent
• Accreditation in Victoria (Certifier - Fire Safety)
• 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 and growing business pipelines.
• Technical expertise in fire safety design, analysis, and risk assessment
• 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

How to apply

If this position is of interest, please apply via the link below.

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