Fire Protection Lead (Building Services) | Brisbane

Vivid Recruitment ·www.vividrecruitment.com.au

Location Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Type Full time
Level Lead
Source Shazamme
Engineering
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OUR CLIENT

Vivid Recruitment is currently recruiting a Fire Protection Lead for a well-regarded building services engineering consultancy with offices across Australia. They're looking for someone to head up fire protection in their Brisbane team, delivering across sectors such as commercial, health, education, residential and mixed-use.

This is a chance for an experienced fire protection engineer to step into a lead role, own the discipline locally and help shape a growing team, with the backing of a national business behind you.

THE ROLE

  • Lead fire protection design from concept through to construction, including sprinklers, hydrants, hose reels, detection and alarm, EWIS and special hazards systems
  • Lead, mentor and develop a team of fire protection engineers and designers
  • Review designs for compliance with the NCC, AS 2118, AS 2419, AS 1670 and other relevant standards
  • Coordinate with fire safety engineers, certifiers, architects and the other services disciplines
  • Liaise with fire authorities and support the approvals process
  • Manage project fees, timelines and budgets
  • Provide construction phase services, including site inspections and witness testing
  • Build strong client relationships and support business development in Queensland

ABOUT YOU

  • Degree in Mechanical, Fire or a related engineering discipline
  • 8+ years' fire protection design experience within a building services consultancy
  • RPEQ registered or eligible, with CPEng highly regarded
  • Strong working knowledge of the NCC and relevant Australian Standards
  • Experience leading projects and mentoring others
  • Familiarity with Revit is beneficial
  • Permanent work rights in Australia

THE PERKS
This opportunity is a good one because:

  • A true lead role with real ownership of the discipline in Brisbane
  • National consultancy backing with a healthy local pipeline
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • A clear path to further career progression
  • A supportive, collaborative team culture

HOW TO APPLY

If this sounds like you, please get in touch with Nick Koop today on 0426 180 254 or nick@vividrecruitment.com.au.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

Nick is currently on the lookout for talented engineers in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, fire protection, structural and civil. If you know anyone who is looking for a role in this space, please reach out to Nick anytime!

ABOUT US - VIVID RECRUITMENT

We find and recruit the best talent for the Architecture, Design, Planning, Engineering and Construction industries. Clear and simple. It's not rocket science. There are no bells & whistles, no fancy processes. Just hard work and incredible relationships. That's what gets the job done. With over 26 years' collective experience, we know recruitment and our industries like the back of our hands. If you're looking for your next career move, we can help.

Frequently asked questions

Who is hiring for the Fire Protection Lead (Building Services) | Brisbane role?
Vivid Recruitment is hiring for the Fire Protection Lead (Building Services) | Brisbane position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Fire Protection Lead (Building Services) | Brisbane job located?
The Fire Protection Lead (Building Services) | Brisbane role with Vivid Recruitment is based in Brisbane, QLD, AU.
Is the Fire Protection Lead (Building Services) | Brisbane role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Vivid Recruitment.
What experience level is the Fire Protection Lead (Building Services) | Brisbane role?
The Fire Protection Lead (Building Services) | Brisbane position is aimed at lead-level candidates.
How do I apply for the Fire Protection Lead (Building Services) | Brisbane role at Vivid Recruitment?
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