• Job Description

  Req#: R27140

  Fire Protection Engineer – Buildings
  

  Aurecon is an Engineering, Design and Advisory consultancy with a presence across the commercial buildings sector. We have 180 kiwis across Aotearoa in Buildings. We’re a multi-disciplinary organisation with a collaborative culture.

  What’s the mahi?
  

  We are looking for a Fire Protection Engineer to provide assistance in the development of performance-based and alternative Fire Engineering solutions for clients. Approach problems using advanced fire engineering principles and science to protect occupants, properties and buildings from the effects of fire and smoke instead of simply ensuring that it complies with a prescriptive design document. This role will have responsibility for supporting our local fire engineering offering as part of a nationally networked team.

  • Be part of the national team that intimately understands Fire Engineering principles, calculation methods and advanced software modelling tools that can be applied to satisfy performance objectives
  • Lead projects for the discipline
  • Fire protection mentoring and training for more junior staff
  • All aspects of Fire Protection including; wet fire services, dry fire services and gas suppression when required
  • Act as the local Fire & Life Safety lead within large multi-disciplinary design teams primarily within the built environment market
  • Develop cost effective, pragmatic fire safety engineering solutions and negotiating with the relevant authorities on behalf of our clients
  • Maintain and grow relationships with key stakeholders including clients and other design consultants

  What we are looking for:

  • Experienced in the delivery innovative, highly efficient performance-based solutions, supporting clients from the conceptual Design phase, final Design phase to Construction
  • Relevant Fire Engineering qualifications and working towards obtaining relevant registrations
  • Familiarity with National Code of Construction associated Australian standards and Fire Engineering technical publications
  • Adaptable and positive mentality with an ability to manage themselves and others in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong understanding of building services and building regulations
  • Experience working with:
    • Computational Fluid Dynamics applications
    • Egress modelling software, and
    • Other calculation methodologies with respect to smoke development / movement, radiant heat spread, egress and the like

  What’s in it for you ?

  • 4% Kiwisaver employer contribution
  • Flexible work hours and a hybrid environment
  • Public Holiday Swap amongst other type of leave benefits (Leave without Pay, purchased leave, 2 weeks off at Christmas)
  • Paid Parental Leave – 22 weeks* - must be disclosed at time of application if it will be exercised in the foreseeable
  • Culture – we are a well tenured business and our culture is a major contributing factor
  • Diverse organisation – we value diversity in our thinking and we can only achieve that with a diverse team!
  • Lets Talk – 1:1 sessions with your manager to ensure you are reaching your professional and personal goals
    

  Aurecon is an equal opportunity employer that values diverse perspectives. We are the first Engineering consultancy to receive the Rainbow tick, as well as the Gender tick. Finally our Maori Strategy won two Good Design awards in 2022 for our contribution to Te Ao Maori and digital innovation into the decision-making process.
  

  Whakahā ngā whakaaro / Breathing life into our ideas, thoughts, views
  Kia māia, kia kaha, mahi tahi / Be bold, be strong, work as one
  
  If this role sounds like you’d be interested please do get in touch, ekta.baidwan@aurecongroup.com

  Please note, only candidates with the correct work rights will be considered for this role.

• About the company

  Aurecon is an engineering, management, design, planning, project management, consulting and advisory company based in Australia, Middle East, New Zealand, South East Asia and South Africa.

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