Fire System Designer – Wet Fire

Sanwell Fire Protection; Welshpool; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire protection company is seeking a Fire System Designer to join their team. The role involves designing and coordinating fire services for projects, requiring expertise in wet fire protection and strong knowledge of construction codes. The ideal candidate will be proficient in AutoCAD and Revit, and possess excellent communication skills. This position offers a long-term career opportunity with a supportive team culture in Perth, Australia.

Benefits

Modern premises

Supportive team culture

Long-term career runway

Qualifications

• Experience in hydraulic calculations.
• Ability to interpret fire engineering reports.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with an appetite for ongoing learning.

Responsibilities

• Design, document, and coordinate fire services for projects.
• Collaborate with estimators for practical design solutions.
• Perform hydraulic calculations.

Skills

Sound knowledge of sprinklers

Strong grasp of National Construction Code

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in Revit

Excellent communication skills

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Sanwell Fire Protection | Perth WA

Building Services Engineering (Engineering) | Full Time

· Work with one of WA’s most respected fire protection specialists

· Shape landmark projects across Perth’s booming construction sector

· Competitive salary

About the Role

Sanwell Fire Protection, part of the Sanwell Group of Companies, is a leader in hydraulic and fire services within the commercial and industrial construction sector.

We are seeking an experienced Fire System Designer with a strong background in wet fire protection to join our growing team. Based in Perth, this role will see you designing, documenting, and coordinating fire services for a wide range of landmark projects.

You’ll work closely with project managers, site teams, and clients to deliver efficient, cost-effective designs that meet Australian Standards, the National Construction Code, and local authority requirements.

What You’ll Do

• Design, document, and coordinate fire services for projects across WA.
• Collaborate with estimators to ensure budgets and cost estimates reflect practical design solutions.
• Produce high-quality design drawings that support efficient on-site installation
• Perform hydraulic calculations.
• Provide and adopt value engineering and performance solutions.
• Liaise with site and project teams to optimise buildability and efficiency.
• Support and mentor other design/drafting staff within the Group.
• Attend project meetings and prepare reports for authority submissions.

What You’ll Bring

• Sound knowledge of sprinklers, hydrants, and fire engineering principles.
• Strong grasp of the National Construction Code, Australian Standards, and local authority requirements.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience in hydraulic calculations.
• Ability to interpret fire engineering reports.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with an appetite for ongoing learning.

What’s On Offer

• Modern, well-equipped premises and a supportive team culture.
• The opportunity to work on some of Perth’s most significant projects.
• A long-term career runway with one of WA’s leading fire protection contractors.

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