About the Team
We are a specialist fire engineering firm dedicated to integrating fire safety principles seamlessly into building and infrastructure design. Since launching in 2022, our team has grown to include 6 full-time employees in Melbourne alongside 7 overseas support staff. We pride ourselves on efficient design, reliable solutions, and practical outcomes that balance safety with constructability.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site role based in Melbourne, VIC. As a Senior Fire Safety Engineer, you will lead the development of fire engineering strategies, performance-based designs, and safety solutions across a diverse portfolio of building and infrastructure projects.
Your Daily Responsibilities:
Technical Leadership: Conduct fire and life safety assessments, perform engineering calculations/modelling, and prepare comprehensive technical reports.
Compliance & Review: Review architectural drawings and engineering specifications to ensure strict compliance with relevant codes and standards.
Collaboration: Partner closely with architects, structural and services engineers, project managers, and regulators to resolve complex fire safety issues and deliver practical recommendations.
Mentorship & Growth: Guide and mentor junior team members, contribute to project planning and resource management, and support business development through technical input and client engagement.
Qualifications & Experience
Core Expertise: Strong background in fire safety engineering, including performance-based design, fire/life safety assessments, and the application of building codes.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in fire engineering analysis tools and methods (e.g., fire and egress modelling, smoke control analysis, heat transfer, and structural fire engineering principles).
Communication: Proven ability to author clear, concise technical reports and translate complex engineering concepts into actionable design guidance.
Project Leadership: Experience leading projects, coordinating with multidisciplinary design teams, and engaging directly with regulatory authorities and approval bodies.
Mentorship: A track record of mentoring junior engineers, fostering knowledge sharing, and improving internal tools and processes.
Local Knowledge: Familiarity with Australian building regulations and standards (particularly Victoria); experience on Melbourne-based or Australian projects is highly advantageous.
Education & Credentials
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Fire Safety Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering, or a closely related discipline (postgraduate qualifications in fire engineering are highly regarded).
Professional registration or eligibility for registration (e.g., Chartered status or equivalent) in a relevant engineering institution is desirable.
Requirements: Successful applicants must hold a valid Bachelor's or Master's Degree, be able to work full-time on-site in Melbourne, and possess full authorization to work in Australia.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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