Senior Fire Engineer - Hybrid, CFD & Performance-Design Lead

Arup; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Flexible working hours

Paid parental leave (16–32 weeks)

Birthday leave

Annual leave loading

Leave purchase up to 20 days

International mobility opportunities

Interest-free solar and bicycle loans

Novated car lease

Ovasaver discounts

Job summary

Arup is seeking a senior Fire Engineer in Australia to lead fire safety design across diverse projects, from concept to completion. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop practical solutions and manage projects end-to-end, ensuring quality technical outputs and strong client engagement.

The role emphasizes performance-based design, CFD/FDS modelling, and producing high-quality reports while supporting business development and fee proposals.

Qualifications

• A relevant engineering degree (Fire Engineering or similar).
• Expertise in fire engineering analysis, including performance-based design and CFD/FDS modelling.
• Proven ability to manage projects end-to-end and deliver complex technical solutions with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Chartership or equivalent accreditation in Fire Safety Engineering preferred (e.g., CPEng, NER, WA Building Engineering Practitioner).

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality fire engineering input on diverse projects from concept through to completion.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders to develop coordinated, practical design solutions.
• Manage projects autonomously, delivering within timelines and budgets.
• Prepare and review detailed technical reports, analyses and documentation.
• Support business development through fee proposals, work-winning activities and client relationships.

Skills

Fire engineering analysis

Performance-based design

CFD modelling

FDS modelling

Project management

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Engineering or equivalent

Tools

CFD

FDS

Job description

Arup is seeking a senior Fire Engineer in Australia to lead fire safety design across diverse projects, from concept to completion. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop practical solutions and manage projects end-to-end, ensuring quality technical outputs and strong client engagement.

The role emphasizes performance-based design, CFD/FDS modelling, and producing high-quality reports while supporting business development and fee proposals.