We are currently partnering with a major Queensland State Government client to secure an experienced Fire Engineer / Fire Systems Specialist. In this role, you will step away from basic drafting and focus on what matters: critically evaluating wet and dry fire protection designs, reviewing performance solutions, and advising project teams to ensure total compliance across major building assets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and assess wet and dry fire protection system designs against relevant QLD/Australian standards and NCC codes.
• Critically challenge proposed fire system designs and performance solutions to spot flaws, manage risk, and drive practical improvements.
• Provide expert fire safety guidance across both the pre-construction design phase and active construction works.
• Prepare detailed, evidence-based evaluation reports outlining design findings, justifications, and compliance recommendations.
• Work alongside multidisciplinary project teams to ensure fire safety objectives are seamlessly embedded into overall building designs.

Requirements:

• Relevant qualifications in Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• In-depth working knowledge of Australian and Queensland fire safety standards, building codes, and regulations.
• The confidence to constructively challenge designs and deliver practical, compliant solutions for complex builds.
• Clear written and verbal communication to write formal evaluation reports and present findings to project stakeholders.

Highly Regarded:

• Professional registration or accreditation (e.g., RPEQ, CPEng).
• Experience with performance-based design and developing or reviewing alternative solutions.
• Exposure to both design review and on-site construction phases.

Benefits:

• Direct oversight on significant public sector infrastructure and facilities.
• Structured Monday-to-Friday hours with supportive team leadership.
• Streamlined onboarding for an immediate start.

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