Fire Services Discipline Lead

Lucid Consulting Australia; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Australia seeks a Fire Services Discipline Lead to oversee the fire services capability in Western Australia. You will provide technical leadership on complex projects and mentor engineers. The ideal candidate has strong consulting experience and effective client relationship skills. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and a collaborative work environment. Join a team committed to innovative solutions and quality service.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in fire services engineering within consulting environments.
• Ability to lead teams and build high-trust relationships.
• Effective communication with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Commercially minded with a focus on discipline growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead fire services design for complex projects.
• Provide technical direction and quality assurance.
• Mentor and develop fire engineers to support capability growth.
• Collaborate with national leaders on best practices.
• Build relationships with clients and authorities.
• Contribute to business development and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Fire services engineering

Leadership

Technical judgement

Client communication

Job description

Think Bold. Build Better. Belong at Lucid.

We’re an employee‑owned engineering and advisory firm where Lucid thinking drives progress. Here, you’ll explore new ideas, challenge the status quo, and make a real difference—supported by clear pathways, modern tools, and a culture of growth.

What this role is all about

This is a senior leadership opportunity to shape and grow Lucid’s Fire Services capability in Western Australia. As Fire Services Discipline Lead, you’ll provide technical leadership, guide complex project delivery, and play a key role in building a high‑performing, connected team. You’ll balance hands‑on technical expertise with strategic input, partnering closely with clients, project leaders, and national discipline peers to support Lucid’s continued growth in WA.

How you’ll contribute day‑to‑day

• Lead fire services design across a range of complex building and infrastructure projects
• Provide technical direction, review, and quality assurance for fire services deliverables
• Mentor and develop fire engineers, supporting capability growth and succession planning
• Collaborate with national discipline leaders to align standards, tools, and best practice
• Build strong relationships with clients, authorities, and project partners
• Contribute to business development, tenders, and strategic growth initiatives in WA

What sets you up for success

• Has strong experience in fire services engineering within consulting environments
• Enjoys leading people, sharing knowledge, and building high‑trust teams
• Brings sound technical judgement and a commitment to quality and compliance
• Communicates clearly with clients, peers, and multidisciplinary teams
• Thinks commercially and is motivated by shaping and growing a discipline
• Aligns with Lucid’s values of clarity, collaboration, and bold thinking

Life at Lucid

At Lucid, our people do more than deliver projects – they shape outcomes that matter. Their curiosity, commitment, and drive to do things better are what set us apart. It’s why we’ve built a workplace where people can thrive, grow, and make an impact.

Lucid started in Adelaide with a simple belief: we could do things better. Not by being the biggest – but by being the most thoughtful, responsive, and grounded partner to our clients.

Today, we’re a team of 350+ people across Australia, united by a drive to turn complexity into clarity. Along the way, our people have opened new offices, led national projects, and grown from graduates to leaders – shaping Lucid’s journey as they shaped their own.

Lucid’s culture is built on relationships – and creating an environment where people can do great work. It’s where curiosity is backed, initiative is supported, and growth isn’t just encouraged – it’s expected.

Let’s make it happen

Apply online with your resume and a cover letter that shows how you’ll thrive in this role.

Got questions? Reach out to [e-mail].

At Lucid, we welcome everyone—different cultures, genders, backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans and their families.

Research shows some people hesitate to apply unless they tick every box. If you share our passion for creating a better world, we want to hear from you—even if you don’t meet every criterion.