Senior Fire Services Project Engineer - Data Centre

UGL; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

UGL is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer - Fire Services (Wet & Dry) to lead the fire protection package on a major hyperscale data centre project in Melbourne. You will own delivery from procurement through testing and handover, coordinating with the MEP team and subcontractors on site.

This role requires strong leadership, practical fire services knowledge, and the ability to drive safety, quality and schedule in a fast-paced construction environment with wide interfaces

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Experience as a Project Engineer delivering fire services on major construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing specialist subcontractors and coordinating stakeholders.
• Experience delivering projects in data centres, hospitals, defence facilities, airports or large-scale commercial developments.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments and drive project outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of wet and dry fire systems, ensuring safe, compliant installation and achievement of milestones.
• Manage fire subcontractors, resources, procurement and productivity to maintain programme, cost and quality.
• Coordinate fire protection interfaces across mechanical, electrical, BMS, security, civil and architectural disciplines.
• Review and control technical submissions, design changes, RFIs and variations to ensure compliance with the fire strategy.
• Plan and execute testing, commissioning and integrated systems verification, driving defect resolution and certification.
• Deliver complete project handover documentation, training, approvals and operational acceptance for occupancy.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Problem-solving

Fire services delivery

Education

Engineering degree

Construction Management degree

Job description

UGL is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer - Fire Services (Wet & Dry) to lead the fire protection package on a major hyperscale data centre project in Melbourne. You will own delivery from procurement through testing and handover, coordinating with the MEP team and subcontractors on site.

This role requires strong leadership, practical fire services knowledge, and the ability to drive safety, quality and schedule in a fast-paced construction environment with wide interfaces