Senior/Associate Fire Engineer

Position: Senior/Associate Fire Engineer

Location: Gold Coast

Employment Type: 9-day, 76 hour fortnight. Work from home 1 day per week to schedule agreed with management

Provisional Start Date: March 2025

Package: Flexible starting salary, commensurate with experience + performance-based bonuses

Role Overview:

Our client in Gold Coast is looking for a driven and self-sufficient Senior/Associate Fire Engineer to join their expanding team.

Our client is a small-medium sized fire consulting firm that has been around for over 20 years, providing a broad array of project opportunities across various building types and sizes.

With deep expertise in fire code reform and a solid track record of gaining regulatory acceptance from both state and national bodies, this firm is well-positioned to secure approval for innovative and safe solutions.

The company’s goal is to deliver cost-effective, reliable solutions through a highly skilled team. It prioritizes creating a positive work environment with high job satisfaction, work-life balance, professional growth, and a strong quality assurance framework.

Effective advocacy skills are key to navigating Australia’s dual regulatory framework, which includes both prescriptive “deemed-to-satisfy” codes and alternative performance requirements. Strong communication and a mature, solution-oriented approach are essential for working collaboratively with building professionals and fire brigades.

Key Responsibilities:

• Producing well-structured, concise reports that clearly outline proposed solutions with low liability risk, supporting straightforward project approvals. Reports must be timely;
• Liaising with other consultants e.g., architects, certifiers, and services engineers;
• Supervision and mentoring of junior engineers;
• Develop fee proposals & build strong client relationships;
• Meeting with the fire brigade and advocating performance solutions;
• Using and sensibility checking computer program use including FDS, CFAST, and Firewind;
• Reviewing reports to company quality standards;
• Completing at least 50 hours of continuing professional development annually, including attending seminars, mentoring engineers, etc.;
• Addressing administrative tasks and contributing to the team and company’s goals by proactively solving challenges.

Qualifications required:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science with postgraduate studies in fire engineering to professional level recognized by state and federal accreditation bodies;
• 5-6+ years experience in fire engineering;
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to mentoring and professional growth.

If you are looking to get more information about this role and the benefits, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us!