Associate | Fire Protection

Join our dynamic engineering team in the heart of Melbourne's CBD and lead complex fire protection engineering projects while contributing to innovative infrastructure solutions across diverse sectors.

• Direct client engagement throughout the project lifecycle.
• Multi-disciplinary team coordination and project management.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships across all stakeholders.
• Maintain technical understanding and knowledge base in Fire Protection.
• Carry out design calculations and return briefs, working to project timelines and budget.
• Deliver detailed design for all elements of Fire Protection, including sprinklers, detection and alarm systems.
• Client/design meetings and site inspections.
• Satisfy codes, standards, project and quality requirements.
• Project administration including scheduling, estimating and report preparation.
• Provide a CV and cover letter demonstrating your skills and experience.
• Hands-on mentoring and coaching of junior engineers and designers.

We are seeking an experienced Associate Fire Protection Engineer to join our growing team. With solid local experience, you have a strong design understanding, are team and delivery focused, and have a positive attitude and passion for growth.

Technical Skills

You bring outstanding fire protection experience, significant project management ability, and thorough technical understanding. You are confident when communicating and routinely demonstrate your ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, project teams, and internal teams.

• Practical knowledge of relevant Australian Standards and National Construction Code.
• Problem-solve complex design challenges, delivering exceptional solutions for clients.
• Proactive and innovative approach to solutions
• Extensive experience with Fire Protection (wet & dry) services engineering from concept to construction completion.
• Tertiary qualification in Engineering.
• A recognised leader in your field of expertise.
• Clear applied knowledge of local building codes and standards (BCA, Ordinance 70, NFPA and Australian Standards for fire sprinkler systems, fire hydrant systems, fire detection and alarm systems, compliance with local fire brigades).
• Extensive experience leading and coordinating multi-disciplinary projects including managing client expectations.
• Minimum 8 years' experience in Australian building services, ideally in building services consulting.
• Ability to multitask, balance high attention to detail with efficiency while meeting project commitments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong relationship-building capabilities with clients, project teams, and internal teams
• Proficiency with latest technology – REVIT/AutoCAD, BIM360, HYENA, Microsoft Suite including Office and OneDrive.
• Revit design and modelling experience highly regarded.
• Intelligent and articulate verbal and written communication skills.
• Registered Professional Engineer Victoria.

Our commitment is to provide a positive, inclusive and passionate workforce, where you can develop and grow your knowledge and be recognised for your contribution to exceptional project outcomes.

• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Exposure to diverse and challenging projects across commercial, residential, aged care and government sectors.
• The opportunity to showcase your talent and contribute to great project outcomes