Fire Engineer

Vertical Recruitment; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VISA sponsorship

Relocation assistance

Flexible working arrangements

Career progression

Job summary

Vertical Recruitment is seeking a Fire Engineer to join a large fire consultancy on the Gold Coast, Australia. You will deliver fire engineering solutions across diverse projects, prepare FEBs/FERs and performance solutions in line with NCC, and run fire modelling and safety assessments with a multidisciplinary team.

We value practical problem solving, clear communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects while mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in fire engineering consultancy.
• Strong NCC and Australian Standards knowledge.
• Experience producing FEBs, FERs and performance solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fire engineering solutions across building and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare FEBs, FERs and performance solutions per NCC.
• Undertake fire and evacuation modelling using industry-standard software.
• Conduct fire safety assessments and compliance reviews.
• Collaborate with architects, developers, surveyors, contractors, and authorities.
• Mentor junior engineers and support business development.

Skills

Fire engineering

Project delivery

NCC knowledge

Risk assessment

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Fire modelling software

FER/FEB writing tools

Job description

I’m Hiring!

Fire Engineer – Large Fire Consultancy

Salary: A$95k – A$110k + package

Location: Gold Coast, QLD, Australia

About the Consultancy

An exciting opportunity exists for a Fire Engineer to join a growing fire engineering consultancy on the Gold Coast. Working alongside experienced engineers and industry specialists, you will contribute to a diverse range of projects across the commercial, residential, healthcare, education, industrial, aviation, defence, and infrastructure sectors.

This role offers the opportunity to develop innovative, performance-based fire safety solutions while working within a collaborative environment that values technical excellence, professional development, and client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver fire engineering solutions across a variety of building and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare Fire Engineering Briefs (FEBs), Fire Engineering Reports (FERs), and Performance Solutions in accordance with the National Construction Code (NCC).
• Undertake fire and evacuation modelling using industry-standard software.
• Conduct fire safety assessments and compliance reviews.
• Collaborate with architects, developers, building surveyors, contractors, and regulatory authorities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in design workshops, stakeholder meetings, and client presentations.
• Provide technical advice on fire safety strategies and risk management.
• Support project delivery from concept design through to construction and occupancy.
• Contribute to business development activities and maintain strong client relationships.
• Mentor and support junior engineers where appropriate.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• A degree qualification in Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience within a fire engineering consultancy environment.
• Sound knowledge of the National Construction Code (NCC), Australian Standards, and performance-based design methodologies.
• Experience preparing fire engineering assessments and technical reports.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• A proactive and client-focused approach.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on landmark projects across Australia and internationally.
• Flexible working arrangements and a supportive team culture.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Exposure to a diverse project portfolio across multiple sectors.
• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
• A collaborative environment that encourages innovation and technical excellence
• VISA sponsorship and relocation allowance if required

[e-mail]

07761 134 889