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. 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.
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