About the Role
We are looking for a Fire Safety Engineer to join our Perth Buildings team. This is a full-time role that blends technical excellence with business development and client engagement. This role will be based in Perth, however will work closely with the wider Fire team across Australia and will play 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)
* Qualitative and quantitative assessments, including fire and smoke modelling and evacuation simulations
* Liaise with local authorities, clients and consultant team
* Attend project meetings
* Carry out inspections of in‐progress and completed works
* 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
* Professional Engineer with pathway to achieve Chartered Professional Engineer status
* 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
* 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.
* Professional Memberships.
* Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI).
* Mental Health, Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Programs.
* Service Recognition Awards.
Job Details
Primary Location: Australia – Western Australia – Perth
Organization: BC‐3012 Buildings‐AU Western Australia
Employee Status: Regular
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Travel: No
Schedule: Full‐time
Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
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