Senior Fire Safety Engineer — Lead Transport Infrastructure

WSP in Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Australia is seeking a Senior / Associate Fire Safety Engineer in Sydney to lead a local team and shape fire safety across major transport infrastructure projects. You will deliver expert fire safety leadership, mentor engineers, and collaborate with clients, regulators, and internal teams to ensure high standards and impactful outcomes.

The role offers hybrid working and flexibility in location, with a focus on delivering best-in-class fire safety solutions for projects like High-Speed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Chartered Engineer status (CPEng) or working towards it.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale transport or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of Australian fire safety codes, standards, and performance-based design approaches.
• Excellent analytical and project management skills, with ability to juggle priorities.
• Confident communicator with ability to influence across stakeholders.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and mentoring junior engineers.
• Active involvement in professional fire engineering or transport industry bodies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead fire safety outcomes on major transport infrastructure projects across road, rail, and pumped hydro tunnels.
• Oversee project delivery from tender through construction and commissioning.
• Support fire-life safety planning for emerging transport technologies.
• Deliver practical fire safety solutions and support system design/testing.
• Develop and review fire strategies, performance-based designs, and risk assessments.
• Prepare clear reports and documentation for clients and regulators.
• Conduct site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with fire safety standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and contractors to embed fire safety into delivery.
• Apply innovative approaches and current research to improve fire safety outcomes.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote technical excellence.
• Engage with regulatory bodies and represent the team in industry forums.

Job description

WSP in Australia is seeking a Senior / Associate Fire Safety Engineer in Sydney to lead a local team and shape fire safety across major transport infrastructure projects. You will deliver expert fire safety leadership, mentor engineers, and collaborate with clients, regulators, and internal teams to ensure high standards and impactful outcomes.

The role offers hybrid working and flexibility in location, with a focus on delivering best-in-class fire safety solutions for projects like High-Speed