Lead Industrial Fire Engineer – Dairy & Pharma Projects

TRS Staffing Solutions; Waikato; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

TRS Staffing Solutions is recruiting a Principal Fire Engineer to set up a dedicated fire engineering team and lead fire protection design and project management for industrial dairy, food, and pharmaceutical projects. You will own planning, execution, and delivery while upholding safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Ideal candidates will have a tertiary Fire Engineering qualification, Chartered Engineer status, and proven experience leading complex projects and teams from design

Qualifications

• Tertiary Fire Engineering qualification required.
• Chartered Engineer status preferred.
• Experience as a senior fire engineer on industrial design and projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead fire engineering systems and fire protection input across dairy, food, or pharmaceutical projects.
• Manage project planning, design reviews, procurement, and construction management.
• Oversee installation and onsite commissioning of fire systems.
• Build strong client, contractor, and supplier relationships.
• Drive health, safety and quality across all projects.

Skills

Fire engineering

Project management

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Tertiary Fire Engineering qualification

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

TRS Staffing Solutions is recruiting a Principal Fire Engineer to set up a dedicated fire engineering team and lead fire protection design and project management for industrial dairy, food, and pharmaceutical projects. You will own planning, execution, and delivery while upholding safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Ideal candidates will have a tertiary Fire Engineering qualification, Chartered Engineer status, and proven experience leading complex projects and teams from design