Senior Fire Engineer - Technical Lead

Grada Recruitment; Auckland; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary consultancy in Auckland seeks a CPEng Fire Engineer for a client-facing role with real project ownership. You will deliver fire safety designs, collaborate with clients, and mentor junior engineers. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of fire engineering experience and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary of $180,000 - $200,000 per annum.

Benefits

Income protection insurance

Exposure to other discipline directors

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in fire engineering, ideally local NZ experience.
• Confident working directly with clients and teams.
• Desire to engage in both technical and people-facing work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fire safety strategies and performance-based designs.
• Attend project meetings and liaise with clients and authorities.
• Prepare technical documentation and fire reports.

Skills

CPEng (Fire Engineering)

Strong communication skills

Practical experience with NZBC C/VM2

Proactive mindset

Education

CPEng or eligibility

Job description

Overview

Join a large multidisciplinary consultancy known for delivering smart, effective fire engineering solutions across commercial developments. Based in Auckland City, this business values flexibility, initiative, and strong client relationships. With continued project growth, they’re looking for a CPEng Fire Engineer ready to step into a more autonomous, client facing role with potential to grow into team leadership and mentorship.

The Role

This role offers real project ownership and regular interaction with clients, consultants, and councils. You’ll be involved in performance-based fire design, site visits, and regulatory liaison, all while contributing to a positive, social team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver fire safety strategies and performance-based designs for commercial buildings
• Attend project meetings and liaise with clients, architects, and authorities
• Prepare technical documentation and fire reports for council submission
• Contribute to mentoring junior engineers and developing internal capability
• Represent the business professionally across the full project lifecycle

What We’re Looking For

• CPEng (Fire Engineering) or already eligible
• Minimum 5 years of experience in fire engineering (local NZ experience preferred)
• Strong communication skills – confident working directly with clients and teams
• Practical experience with NZBC C/VM2 and performance-based design
• A proactive mindset and desire to be involved in both technical and people-facing work

Benefits

• Income protection insurance offered
• Exposure working alongside other discipline directors
• Competitive salary $180,000 - $200,000 per annum

We’re always keen to connect with great engineers. If this sounds like you, apply now or give Sangeeta a call on 02102205807 for a confidential conversation.