Fire & Life Safety Engineering Lead
WSP USA
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Job summary
WSP is seeking a Team Lead for Fire and Life Safety in New Zealand, with locations in Auckland, Christchurch, Hamilton, or Wellington. You will shape the future of fire and life safety engineering, lead a skilled team, and collaborate with project leaders to deliver high-quality solutions.
The role emphasizes technical excellence, people leadership, and commercial influence across client portfolios, with opportunities to influence governance, proposals, and market development.
Qualifications
- 10+ years’ experience in fire & life safety engineering.
- Proven people leadership experience with coaching and capability development.
- Strategic thinking with ability to translate goals into actions.
- Strong business and commercial acumen including project and financial management.
- Experience identifying business development opportunities and maintaining client relationships.
- Clear and engaging communication suitable for diverse audiences.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the Fire and Life Safety team, providing clear direction.
- Oversee technical quality, governance, and resourcing across projects.
- Guide complex project delivery from proposals through market development.
- Build trusted client relationships and contribute to business growth.
- Collaborate with leaders to share expertise across the wider business.
Skills
Education
Job description
WSP is seeking a Team Lead for Fire and Life Safety in New Zealand, with locations in Auckland, Christchurch, Hamilton, or Wellington. You will shape the future of fire and life safety engineering, lead a skilled team, and collaborate with project leaders to deliver high-quality solutions.
The role emphasizes technical excellence, people leadership, and commercial influence across client portfolios, with opportunities to influence governance, proposals, and market development.
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