Fire Services Designer

Core Talent; Lane Cove; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Talent is seeking an experienced Fire Services Designer to own the design of fire protection systems from concept to installation. You will work with a skilled project delivery team to ensure compliance, quality and commercial outcomes across commercial, data centre and infrastructure projects in Australia.

Key responsibilities include producing drawings in AutoCAD and Revit, performing Hyena hydraulic calculations, reviewing specs and participating in design meetings with clients and

Qualifications

• Experience in fire protection system design and coordination.
• Knowledge of Australian standards, NCC and fire regulations.
• Ability to review specifications and reports.

Responsibilities

• Design, coordinate and document fire protection projects (sprinklers, hydrants, hose reels, extinguishers, detection, EWIS).
• Collaborate with project managers, installers, builders, consultants and clients.
• Produce detailed drawings using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Prepare hydraulic calculations using Hyena.
• Develop installation drawings and fabrication documentation.
• Review project specs, authority requirements and fire engineering reports.
• Attend design and coordination meetings with clients and stakeholders.
• Provide technical advice and support to clients and stakeholders.
• Assist with value engineering and cost-effective design solutions.
• Mentor cadets and junior design staff.

Skills

Coordination

Technical design

Mentoring

Stakeholder communication

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Hyena

Job description

Our client is a specialist fire protection contractor delivering innovative and compliant fire safety solutions across commercial, data centre and infrastructure sectors throughout Australia.
As the business continues to grow, they are seeking an experienced Fire Services Designer to join the team. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong and motivated professional to take ownership of the design of fire protection systems while working alongside a highly experienced project delivery team.
You will play a key role in the successful delivery of projects from design through to installation, ensuring compliance, quality and commercial outcomes are achieved across a diverse range of fire protection systems.
As Fire Services Designer you will be:

• Reporting to the Design Manager, responsible for the design, coordination and documentation of fire protection projects including: Fire Sprinklers, Hydrants, Hose Reels, Portable Fire Extinguishers, Fire Detection Systems, Occupant Warning & EWIS Systems
• Working closely with project managers, installers, builders, consultants and clients.
• Producing detailed drawings using AutoCAD and Revit
• Preparing hydraulic calculations using Hyena
• Developing installation drawings and fabrication documentation
• Reviewing project specifications, authority requirements and fire engineering reports
• Attending design and coordination meetings with clients, consultants and project stakeholders
• Providing technical advice and support to clients and stakeholders
• Assisting with value engineering initiatives and cost-effective design solutions
• Mentoring cadets and junior design staff

We would love to talk to candidates with previous experience in roles such as Fire Services Designer, Senior Fire Services Designer, Fire Services Engineer with either a Contracting or Consulting background. Strong knowledge of relevant Australian Standards, NCC and fire industry regulations is a must. You should also have experience using AutoCAD and Revit. FPAS accreditation would be favourable.