Fire & Life Safety Engineering Team Lead

WSP in New Zealand

Auckland

On-site

NZD 150,000 - 210,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

WSP in New Zealand is seeking a Team Lead for Fire and Life Safety to shape the future of fire engineering across Auckland, Christchurch, Hamilton or Wellington. Based in one of our main centre locations, you’ll lead and develop the Fire and Life Safety team, providing clear direction, strengthening capability and ensuring effective resourcing on projects.

You’ll work with project leaders and discipline colleagues to maintain technical quality, embed regular learning and encourage knowledge

Qualifications

Tertiary qualification and Chartered Engineer status, with 10+ years’ experience in fire & life safety engineering.
Established people leader who coaches, develops capability and brings out the best in teams.
Strategic thinking, sound judgement and the ability to translate business goals into practical action.
Strong business and commercial acumen, including project and financial management within professional services.
Experience identifying and converting business development opportunities and building trusted client relationships.
Clear, engaging communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex ideas to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the Fire and Life Safety team across New Zealand.
Maintain technical quality, embed regular learning and encourage sharing of expertise.
Guide complex project delivery and build trusted client relationships to support business growth.
Contribute to proposals, market development and client presentations.
Connect local knowledge with WSP’s wider national and international fire engineering capability.