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Senior Engineer - Technical Fire Risk Engineer

Docklands Permanent Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
This role involves leading fire safety projects, conducting risk assessments, and providing technical expertise to ensure compliance with fire regulations. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and deliver high-quality fire engineering solutions across various industries
  • Industry-Leading Projects & Innovation
  • Career Growth & Development

About Our Client

The client is a global engineering and design consultancy specialising in delivering innovative, sustainable solutions across various sectors. They work on high-impact projects involving architecture, engineering, infrastructure, and urban planning. With a strong focus on integrating technology and engineering expertise, they aim to create resilient and efficient solutions for both private and public sector clients.

Job Description



  • Lead Fire Engineering Projects - Manage and oversee fire safety engineering solutions for complex projects across various industries, ensuring compliance with regulations.


  • Conduct Fire Risk Assessments - Perform comprehensive fire risk evaluations, including quantitative risk assessments (QRA) and special hazard assessments.


  • Provide Technical Expertise - Offer advanced fire safety engineering insights, including CFD/FDS modelling, fire protection strategies, and performance-based designs.


  • Project & Stakeholder Management - Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and external stakeholders to ensure seamless project delivery.


  • Prepare Reports & Approvals - Author and review detailed fire engineering reports, sign off on technical assessments, and present findings to clients.


  • Mentor & Develop Teams - Support and guide junior engineers, fostering technical growth and knowledge-sharing within the fire safety team.


  • Ensure Compliance & Best Practices - Uphold fire safety standards, contribute to quality assurance processes, and improve internal risk management frameworks.


  • Support Business Development - Contribute to fee proposals, identify new opportunities, and assist in developing fire engineering services within the consultancy.



The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate will have:



  1. Relevant Qualifications - A degree in Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, with professional membership (e.g., Engineers Australia).


  2. Industry Experience - Strong background in fire engineering within a consulting environment, with expertise in infrastructure, data centers, or industrial facilities.


  3. Technical Expertise - Proficiency in fire risk assessments, Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRA), special hazard evaluations, and CFD/FDS fire modelling.


  4. Project Leadership - Ability to lead and manage fire engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery, compliance, and high-quality outcomes.


  5. Stakeholder Engagement - Strong communication skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and regulatory bodies.


  6. Mentorship & Development - Experience in mentoring junior engineers, sharing knowledge, and fostering team growth.


  7. Regulatory Knowledge - In-depth understanding of fire safety codes, standards, and best practices within Australia.


  8. Problem-Solving Skills - A proactive and analytical approach to developing innovative fire safety solutions for complex projects.

What's on Offer

Career Growth & Development

Innovative & Collaborative Environment

Contact
Rhys Shelley
Quote job ref
JN-022025-6673299
Phone number
+(61) 416092204

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Risk Management
What is your industry?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Docklands
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Rhys Shelley
Consultant phone
+(61) 416092204
Job Reference
JN-022025-6673299
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

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