Senior Fire Protection Engineer | Landmark Brisbane Projects

The opportunity

You're already a capable Fire Protection Engineer. You know how to design systems, coordinate with other disciplines and deliver projects through to completion.

But maybe right now you're stuck reviewing drawings, pigeonholed into one sector, or waiting years for the next step.

This role gives you the chance to own the fire protection design on major projects, work alongside national specialist teams and build your technical reputation on projects that will genuinely stand out on your portfolio.

You'll be involved from early design through to documentation and construction support, collaborating with mechanical, electrical and hydraulic engineers to deliver integrated building services solutions.

And because the team is growing, you'll also mentor junior engineers, helping shape the next generation while continuing to develop your own expertise.

Where you'll be working

You'll be joining a global multi-discipline engineering consultancy with offices across Australia, the UK, Europe and the Middle East. The business delivers integrated engineering services across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, fire, sustainability, civil and structural disciplines.

With hundreds of engineers nationally and thousands globally, they work across sectors including commercial, residential, healthcare, education, aviation and mission-critical infrastructure.

What this means for you: you'll have the backing, resources and project pipeline of a large consultancy without being stuck in a narrow technical silo.

What you'll be doing

You'll take ownership of fire protection design across a range of building projects, including

• Designing fire protection systems in accordance with NCC and Australian Standards
• Coordinating fire services with mechanical, electrical and hydraulic engineering teams
• Producing and reviewing technical reports, drawings and specifications
• Reviewing models and documentation prepared by drafters
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring junior engineers
• Collaborating with specialist teams nationally on complex design challenges

You'll be designing systems including

• Automatic sprinkler systems (wet, dry and pre-action)
• Fire hydrant and hose reel systems
• Fire detection and emergency warning systems
• Smoke control and smoke exhaust systems
• Fire suppression systems including gas and water mist
• Fire pumps, tanks and water supply systems
• Portable extinguishers and fire blankets

What you'll need

This role would suit someone who enjoys owning their work technically and contributing to multidisciplinary design teams.

Ideally you will have

• Around 5+ years' experience in fire protection engineering within a consultancy
• Strong experience designing wet and dry fire protection systems
• The ability to deliver fire protection design from concept through documentation
• Experience across commercial or residential building projects
• A degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Experience working on data centre or mission-critical projects would be advantageous but not essential.

What you'll get in return

• The opportunity to design fire systems on major Brisbane developments
• Exposure to a broad range of sectors including education, aviation, commercial and infrastructure
• Collaboration with national and international engineering specialists
• Clear career pathways across technical, project leadership or management tracks
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Competitive salary and benefits aligned with major consultancies

Interested?

If this sounds like the kind of role you'd like to explore, reach out for a confidential conversation.

Your CV doesn't need to be up to date. Just send what you have or contact Gareth McCafferty on 0403 625 836 or emial gareth@connexusrecruitment.com for a chat.