Senior Fire Engineer: Lead Projects & Client Impact (NZ)

Jensen Hughes; Auckland; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jensen Hughes in Auckland seeks an experienced Fire Engineer to lead a broad range of fire safety projects. You will engage directly with clients, mentor junior engineers, and help shape the NZ fire engineering practice.

You’ll guide projects from design through construction, working across teams to deliver practical, compliant solutions and robust safety outcomes for buildings and occupants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Structural, Civil or related engineering discipline.
• Master’s in Fire Engineering is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the NZ Building Code and fire safety standards.
• Experience on fire engineering projects and delivering practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical input and leadership on fire safety projects from inception to completion.
• Develop fire engineering solutions that meet NZ Building Code requirements.
• Work with clients and project teams to understand challenges and develop practical solutions.
• Think creatively and challenge conventional approaches for better outcomes.
• Participate in site inspections, construction inspections and final inspections.
• Prepare and review technical reports and project documentation.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers and contractors.
• Build strong client relationships and identify opportunities to improve outcomes.

Skills

Technical leadership

Client communication

Relationship building

Mentoring

Project ownership

Creative problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Structural, Civil or related engineering

Master’s in Fire Engineering (preferred)

Job description

Jensen Hughes in Auckland seeks an experienced Fire Engineer to lead a broad range of fire safety projects. You will engage directly with clients, mentor junior engineers, and help shape the NZ fire engineering practice.

You’ll guide projects from design through construction, working across teams to deliver practical, compliant solutions and robust safety outcomes for buildings and occupants.