Associate Director Fire Protection Engineer

Our Building Engineering team are seeking an Associate Director Fire Protection Engineering to join our team in Melbourne or this role you will provide technical leadership across major projects while helping shape the future growth of our fire protection capability. You will work across a diverse portfolio including defence education health commercial and aviation sectors leading complex projects and developing high-performing teams.

How youll make a difference:

• Provide technical and strategic leadership across a range of fire protection projects overseeing design and delivery from concept through to construction and commissioning.
• Lead the development and implementation of wet and dry fire protection systems including fire hydrants hose reels sprinkler systems alternative suppression systems gas suppression fire detection and evacuation systems.
• Ensure all designs comply with the National Construction Code (NCC) Australian Standards and relevant authority requirements while maintaining the highest safety and quality standards.
• Act as a senior client interface building trusted relationships with key clients and stakeholders while identifying opportunities for new and repeat business.
• Provide technical mentoring and leadership to engineers across the team fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Lead multi-disciplinary collaboration across major projects working closely with mechanical electrical structural and specialist engineering teams to deliver integrated building solutions.
• Support the growth of the fire protection discipline through strategic input project leadership and contribution to business development initiatives.

Qualifications :

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired but if you dont tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply all applications will be considered.

The qualities that help you thrive:

• Ideally 13 years experience as a Fire Protection Engineer within an Engineering Consultancy environment or Government Department with extensive Design experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex multidisciplinary projects and managing project teams.
• Strong technical background in Fire Suppression Systems & Design including Fire Hydrants Hose Reels Sprinkler Systems Portable Fire Equipment and fire water supply infrastructure.
• Experience with Fire Detection & Alarm Systems Emergency Warning & Intercom Systems and integrated fire protection solutions will be highly regarded.
• Relevant engineering degree with NER registration and/or FPAS accreditation Fire Systems Design (desirable).
• Proven ability to develop client relationships and contribute to business development and project growth.
• Exposure to industry software such as Hyena Revizto Revit or AutoCAD.

Due to the nature of the projects Australian Citizenship is highly preferred.

Additional Information :

Why youll love working with us:

• Flexible work arrangements including alternative start/finish times part-time job-sharing and hybrid work options
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year         
• Flex public holidays swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
• Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns professional development courses financial study assistance 5 days paid study leave global career opportunities

Ready to push the limits of whats possible

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds including those with disabilities additional health or mental health needs and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process please let us know.

Applications are reviewed as they come in and the role may close earlier than expected so if this opportunity sounds like you we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity diversity and inclusion a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time