Fire Protection Designer or Engineer

RecruitR Pty Ltd

Brisbane QLD (Hybrid)

Building Services Engineering (Engineering)

Full time

Circa 120k to 170k + super (on experience)

As a Fire Protection Engineer with around three years of experience, you may have focused on basic design principles. You might not have checked if your current skills align with your long-term career goals.

OR

You've recently moved to Brisbane and have more experience, but took the first job you found, you might not know what other options are available. You might not have explored the broader consulting landscape.

EITHER WAY....

Keep reading; this is an opportunity you won't want to miss as an experienced Fire Protection Engineer or Fire Protection Designer.

THE OPPORTUNITY

My client is a well-respected company in the fire engineering community, even if you haven't heard of them yet. Many leaders in Queensland's fire consulting sector began their careers here. They built strong technical skills before moving into senior roles.

This company is a place where careers in fire consulting are shaped, and engineers can grow and learn from skilled fire specialists.

WHY ENGINEERS JOIN THIS COMPANY

Specialist Fire Consultancy: Fire engineering is THE main focus. You’ll collaborate with skilled fire professionals dedicated to fire protection and fire safety engineering

Challenging Projects: You'll work on large and complex projects, including healthcare, government, and unique industrial developments. There's also a team that focuses on hazardous areas and heavy industry.

Influence Design Outcomes: Fire engineering and fire protection work together, allowing you to shape fire strategies from the start.

Faster Career Progression: With a strong team structure, you can take on more responsibility and leadership roles sooner.

Develop Consulting Skills: You'll gain experience with client interactions, proposal preparation, and the commercial side of consulting engineering.

Learn From a Respected Team: Many well-known leaders in Queensland's fire consulting sector started their careers in this business.

BENEFITS

Hybrid working: You'll usually work 2 days in the office and 3 days from home

Optional 9-day fortnight: You can work 5 days every two weeks in the office

Every second Friday off if you choose the 9-day fortnight

You'll receive a competitive salary with industry-leading rates that are higher than those of multi-discipline firms

Health and Wellbeing: You’ll get access to employee help programs. Plus, there’s 350 for personal health initiatives.

Annual Leave: 5 weeks!

Professional Development Assistance with CPEng when you're eligible and personal training and development yearly bonus

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

A Fire Protection Engineer with 3 to 8+ years of industry experience

A background in fire consulting or fire contracting environments

Experience designing wet fire systems (sprinklers, hydrants, hoses) dry fire skills an advantage.

Familar with Australian standards

Strong motivation and desire to advance your career

Get in touch with me for a completely confidential discussion

You May Have Been searching for roles such as;

Fire Protection Engineer

Fire Project Engineer

Wet and Dry Fire Systems designer

Fire Services Engineer

Wet Fire Engineer

Fire Systems Design Engineer

Fire Safety Engineer (Building Services)

Fire Consultant (Fire Protection)

Revit / BIM Focused Roles:

Fire Revit Modeller

Fire Services Revit Technician

Fire BIM Modeller

Fire Systems Revit Designer

Fire Protection Revit Designer

Building Services Revit Technician (Fire)

ABOUT ME

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I specialise exclusively in Building Services recruitment and have been working in this sector for over 24 years, building long-standing relationships with consultancies, contractors and developers across the industry.

I’ve spent over two decades recruiting exclusively within Building Services, so I understand the technical roles, the key firms in the market, and what makes a move worthwhile for people in this industry.

Over that time I’ve built a strong network across Australia’s building services industry, including many consultancies and contractors you’ll know — and quite a few you may not.

My role is simple: connecting the right people with the right opportunities.

If this particular role isn’t quite what you're looking for, feel free to get in touch anyway. I'm always happy to have a confidential conversation about the market, your career direction, and opportunities that may not yet be advertised.

All conversations are strictly confidential, and I'm always happy to provide an honest view of the market if you're simply curious about what opportunities might exist.

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

Mahlah Ludekens 0403951110 or email mahlah@recruitr.com.au