Senior Fire Engineer at JENSEN HUGHES

JENSEN HUGHES; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jensen Hughes in Auckland is seeking an experienced Senior Fire Engineer to lead fire safety projects across New Zealand. You will work directly with clients, guide project teams through design, approvals and site inspections, and deliver practical, compliant fire protection solutions.

Candidates should bring a strong background in fire engineering, knowledge of the NZ Building Code, and a collaborative mindset to mentor junior engineers and contribute to the growth of Jensen Hughes in New

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Structural or Civil engineering.
• Experience in Fire Engineering or Fire Safety Compliance.
• NZ citizenship or permanent residency.
• Master's in Fire Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical input and leadership on fire safety projects from inception to completion.
• Develop fire engineering solutions that meet NZ Building Code requirements and standards.
• Work directly with clients and project teams to understand challenges and deliver practical solutions.
• Think creatively and challenge conventional approaches for optimal client outcomes.
• Participate in site inspections and project reviews.
• Prepare and review technical reports and project documentation.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Mentor developing engineers and contribute to business growth in NZ.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Structural or Civil engineering

Master's in Fire Engineering (preferred)

Job description

Shape the Future of Fire Engineering in New Zealand At Jensen Hughes, we don't just design solutions we help make buildings, communities and the people within them safer. We're looking for an experienced Senior Fire Engineer to join our growing team in Auckland. This is a Full time on site position. This is an opportunity for someone who wants more than a role where you sit behind a computer, produce reports and move from one project to the next. You'll have the opportunity to lead projects, work directly with clients, solve complex fire safety challenges, get out on site, mentor the next generation of engineers and help shape the future of our business in New Zealand. You'll work across a broad range of projects and industries, collaborating with some of the best fire engineering minds in New Zealand and around the world. And importantly, you'll have a voice. We want someone who is prepared to challenge conventional thinking, bring new ideas to the table and work collaboratively with clients and colleagues to find the best solution, not simply the easiest one.

Why Join Jensen Hughes?

Work on a huge variety of projects, no two projects or challenges are exactly the same. Take ownership and provide technical leadership from project inception through to completion. Work directly with clients to build relationships, understand their challenges and help them make informed decisions. Get out from behind the desk to participate in site visits, inspections and work through real-world challenges. Make your mark to help grow our profile and client relationships across New Zealand. Develop future talent, mentoring and support the next generation of fire engineers. Think differently to use your technical expertise and creativity to develop practical, innovative solutions. Collaborate with highly experienced fire engineers, Fire Protection Engineers and technical specialists across New Zealand and our global network. Keep developing access ongoing learning, career development and opportunities to broaden your technical and leadership capability. Be part of something bigger, working for a globally recognised consultancy whose purpose is to make the world safe, secure and resilient.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for an experienced Senior Fire Engineer to join our Auckland team. In this role, you'll work across a huge range of different activities, providing technical leadership while helping our clients navigate complex fire safety challenges. You'll have the opportunity to be involved throughout the project lifecycle—from the early stages of a project, through design and approvals, right through to construction and final inspection. You'll work closely with clients, project teams, contractors and other technical specialists to develop practical solutions that meet the requirements of the New Zealand Building Code and relevant Standards, while also considering the real-world needs of the project.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide key technical input and leadership on fire safety engineering projects from inception through to completion.
• Develop and assess fire engineering solutions that meet relevant New Zealand Building Code requirements and Standards.
• Work directly with clients and project teams to understand challenges, explain technical issues and develop practical solutions.
• Think creatively and challenge conventional approaches where appropriate to achieve the best outcome for the client and the building occupants.
• Participate in site inspections, construction inspections and final inspections.
• Prepare and review technical reports, assessments and other project documentation.
• Work collaboratively with architects, engineers, building professionals, contractors and other project stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve client outcomes while maintaining a strong focus on safety, compliance and technical quality.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and industry contacts.
• Represent Jensen Hughes at industry events, networking opportunities and client meetings.
• Help grow the Jensen Hughes brand and presence within the New Zealand market.
• Mentor and support developing engineers, helping to build the next generation of fire engineering talent.
• Collaborate with our wider Jensen Hughes team, drawing on expertise from across New Zealand and our global network.

What We're Looking For

• New Zealand Citizenship or Permanent Residency.
• A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Structural, Civil or another relevant engineering discipline.
• Previous experience working in Fire Engineering or Fire Safety Compliance.
• Ideally a Masters in Fire Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of the New Zealand Building Code and relevant fire safety Standards.
• Experience working on fire engineering projects and developing practical solutions to complex problems.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts to clients and project stakeholders.
• Experience building relationships, networking and managing client relationships.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to work with some of the industry's best technical professionals.
• A willingness to think outside the box and challenge traditional approaches when it delivers a better outcome.
• An interest in mentoring and helping develop less experienced engineers.
• The ability to take ownership of projects while working effectively as part of a wider team.

Why You Should Grow Your Career at Jensen Hughes

• You won't just be joining another engineering consultancy and you'll be joining a global organisation with the scale, expertise and resources to take on some of the world's most challenging safety and risk projects—while still having the opportunity to make a genuine impact locally.
• Work with market‑leading clients and on challenging, high‑profile projects.
• Collaborate with some of the industry's leading technical experts.
• Have access to a global network of fire engineering expertise.
• Build your client relationships and industry profile.
• Develop your technical, leadership and business capabilities.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Casual Friday.
• Regular monthly social activities and other celebrations.
• Company paid parental leave.
• Career development and ongoing internal and external learning opportunities.
• Perks, benefits and reward platform – Perkbox.
• A collaborative culture where people are encouraged to share ideas, challenge thinking and support each other.

Company Overview

Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering—a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends across closely related security and risk‑based fields, including accessibility consulting, risk analysis, process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management and digital innovation. Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For more than 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry‑leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient.

At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organisation. Our global Employee Networks connect people from across the organisation, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they're passionate about. Together, we're cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed.

LI-JS111 Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. At Jensen Hughes, we embrace innovation and understand that people are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT and other generative platforms to learn, prepare and communicate.

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