Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Senior Fire Safety Engineer
Senior Fire Safety Engineer delivering fire engineering projects from concept to occupation.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Buildings & Places team in Sydney is hiring a Senior Fire Safety Engineer to provide deep technical expertise in fire engineering, leading large‑scale projects from concept through occupation. The role involves managing client relationships across multiple markets and developing performance‑based fire engineering strategies for a wide range of buildings and infrastructure. • Provide technical fire engineering expertise from first principles to project delivery. • Lead large‑scale fire engineering projects from concept through building occupation. • Manage project and client relationships across diverse market sectors. • Develop performance‑based fire engineering strategies for various building and infrastructure types. • Mentor and develop team members, supporting professional accreditation where appropriate.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸fire engineering
- ▸project leadership
- ▸client management
- ▸performance design
- ▸team mentoring
What You Bring
Ideal candidates have at least five years of fire safety engineering experience, a relevant engineering qualification—preferably in fire engineering—and strong knowledge of the Building Code of Australia and Australian Fire Engineering Guidelines. Experience leading fire engineering projects, negotiating with approval authorities, and preparing performance‑based design briefs and reports is essential. • Minimum 5 years experience as a Fire Safety Engineer. • Engineering degree (preferably fire engineering) with strong knowledge of the Building Code of Australia and Australian Fire Engineering Guidelines. • Proven track record of leading fire engineering projects and negotiating with approval authorities. • Experience preparing Performance Based Design Briefs, Fire Engineering Reports and Strategies.
Requirements
- ▸5 years
- ▸fire engineering
- ▸engineering degree
- ▸building code
- ▸project leadership
- ▸design briefs
Benefits
AECOM offers flexible work arrangements, including hybrid, part‑time, job‑sharing and alternative start/finish times, plus up to six weeks of additional annual leave and flexible public holidays. Employees benefit from continuous learning opportunities, paid study leave, professional development courses, and global career pathways, all within an inclusive environment that welcomes applicants of all backgrounds. • Flexible work options: hybrid, alternative start/finish times, part‑time, job‑sharing. • Up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year. • Flexible public holidays (swap Easter or other holidays). • Continuous learning: lunch‑and‑learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave. • Global career opportunities and exposure to award‑winning projects. • Inclusive hiring practices supporting individuals with disabilities, health or neurodiverse conditions.
Work Environment
Hybrid