Connexus Recruitment provides fire protection jobs for those looking to develop their careers.

Connexus Recruitment’s specialists are committed to helping fire protection engineers find the right career opportunities with Australia's most respected design consultancies and contractors.

As a growing field, fire protection engineering jobs are diverse. We're here to help you find a career that fits your skill set and interests. With our help, you'll find the right career with engineering consultancies that will develop your skills and provide you with knowledge you need to grow your career.

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Finding a fire protection engineering job that suits your skills and interests can be challenging, especially since your skills are highly desirable.

We've done the research for you, building a network of the best engineering companies in the industry. We have tried and tested these companies to measure their culture, benefits (and weaknesses), work life balance, project portfolios and career advancement opportunities, so that whether you are simply testing the waters, or seriously exploring new opportunities, we can connection you to the right companies that can allow you to thrive both inside and outside of work.

Connexus Recruitment is a team of dedicated professionals with a passion for helping fire protection engineers succeed in their careers. We work with a broad range of engineering companies, allowing us to understand the specific requirements for each position we place candidates in.

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Fire Protection Engineering
Recruitment Experts

Every job seeker is unique, which is why we listen to your needs and match you only to the right opportunities. We have a strong network of engineering firms who trust us with their hiring needs, which means many of the roles we work on are never advertised. If you’re interested in exploring a potential new opportunity in fire protection engineering, contact our friendly recruitment team today.

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Fire Protection Engineering
Recruitment Experts

We understand what you want from a career but every job seeker is different, that’s why we listen to your needs and only match you to the right opportunities. We have a strong network of engineering firms who trust us with their hiring needs, which means many of the roles we work on are never advertised. If you’re interested in exploring a new career, contact our friendly recruitment team today.

Fire Protection Engineering FAQs

The expected salary for a fire protection engineer varies as you become more experienced.

  • Newly trained graduate fire protection engineers can earn $60,000 - $67,000
  • Junior fire protection engineers can earn $65,000 - $80,000
  • Intermediate fire protection engineers with some experience can earn $85,000 - $110,000
  • Senior fire protection engineers can earn $120,000 - $150,000.*
  • Associate fire protection engineers can earn $145,000 - $170,000.*
  • Principal fire protection engineers can earn $170,000 - $195,000.*
  • Associate Directors can earn $180,000 - $220,000.*
  • Directors can earn $240,000 - $300,000.*

*Salary may depend on discipline, location, qualifications, accreditations and network/ability to generate business.

Additional skills which may benefit anyone considering a job as a fire protection engineer include:

  • Knowledge of wet and/or dry fire protection services, such as sprinklers, hydrants, hose reels, foam systems, fire detection systems and alarms
  • Understanding of the design and construction lifecycle
  • Knowledge of the Building Codes of Australia and Australian Standards
  • Skills in softwares such as AutoCAD and Revit MEP are always preferred but not essential
  • Excellent report writing skills
  • Ability to coordinate with other disciplines, and take on other people's viewpoints
  • Ability to use initiative, and think outside of the box

As a fire protection engineer there is potential to gain experience and move into either technical, project or team leadership within a consultancy environment, step sideways into a contractor or take the leap into client-side project management, advisory or even development. Obtaining further accreditations, such as Chartership, which you can apply for at the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE), NER, Class 2 Building Certification or FPAS would improve your job prospects and help you progress in your career.

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