Fire & Life Safety Engineering Lead — Growth & Strategy

Tapi - Property Maintenance Software; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Manager of Fire and Life Safety Engineering in New Zealand. The role leads the Fire and Life Safety team, guiding technical delivery and client engagement across Wellington and other centres.

You will shape project governance, mentor engineers, and drive high-quality outcomes for major clients. You should hold a tertiary qualification with Chartered Engineer status and bring 10+ years of experience in fire and life safety engineering, along with strong leadership and business

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification and Chartered Engineer status are essential.
• 10+ years' experience in fire and life safety engineering.
• Strong leadership and people-management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Fire and Life Safety team across NZ.
• Provide technical oversight and governance on projects.
• Build trusted client relationships and contribute to business growth.
• Oversee proposals, market development and client presentations.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Project governance

Client relationships

Financial management

Education

Tertiary qualification

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

WSP is seeking a Manager of Fire and Life Safety Engineering in New Zealand. The role leads the Fire and Life Safety team, guiding technical delivery and client engagement across Wellington and other centres.

You will shape project governance, mentor engineers, and drive high-quality outcomes for major clients. You should hold a tertiary qualification with Chartered Engineer status and bring 10+ years of experience in fire and life safety engineering, along with strong leadership and business