Senior Project Engineer, Fire Systems for Hyperscale DC

UGL Pty Limited; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UGL Pty Limited in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer - Fire Services (Wet & Dry) to lead the delivery of all fire protection works on a major hyperscale data centre project. Reporting to the MEP Project Manager, you will manage specialist fire services subcontractors from procurement through testing, commissioning and handover.

This site-based role requires hands-on delivery across wet fire systems and dry fire detection, alarm and emergency warning interfaces with

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of wet and dry fire systems, ensuring safe, compliant installation and achievement of project milestones.
• Manage fire subcontractors, resources, procurement and productivity to maintain programme, cost and quality outcomes.
• 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 approved 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 seamless occupancy.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

UGL Pty Limited in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer - Fire Services (Wet & Dry) to lead the delivery of all fire protection works on a major hyperscale data centre project. Reporting to the MEP Project Manager, you will manage specialist fire services subcontractors from procurement through testing, commissioning and handover.

This site-based role requires hands-on delivery across wet fire systems and dry fire detection, alarm and emergency warning interfaces with