Credwell | Sydney | Hybrid

Credwell is seeking an experienced Principal Fire Engineer to lead complex fire engineering projects, mentor a growing team, and play a key role in the growth of our Fire Engineering practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically solid and commercially minded professional looking to combine project leadership, client engagement, and business influence within a respected multidisciplinary consultancy. We are looking for someone who is passionate about growing the fire engineering service line. For the right person, this role offers a pathway to directorship and potential future equity participation.

The Role

You will

- Lead the delivery of fire engineering projects across commercial, residential, healthcare, education, industrial, and mixed-use developments.
- Prepare and review Fire Engineering Briefs (FEBs), Fire Engineering Reports (FERs), Performance Solutions, and fire safety strategies.
- Provide expert advice on NCC compliance, performance-based design, smoke management, evacuation analysis, and fire safety engineering.
- Manage client relationships and engage with architects, developers, certifiers, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
- Mentor and develop fire engineering staff while promoting technical excellence and quality outcomes.
- Contribute to business development, proposal preparation, and the ongoing growth of Credwell's Fire Engineering capability.

About You

- Degree qualified in Fire Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- 5+ years' experience in fire engineering consulting.
- Currently a Chartered Professional Engineer with NSW state registration as a Certifier - Fire safety (C10) or ability to register within the state of NSW.




- Currently or capable of becoming a Design Practitioner – Fire Safety Engineering with experience in projects subject to Design Building Practitioners Act (Class 2, 3 & 9c buildings).
- Strong knowledge of the NCC, Australian Standards, and performance-based fire engineering.
- Proven experience delivering complex projects and leading client relationships.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and report writing skills.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop engineers.
- CPEng, NER, RPEQ, or equivalent professional registration highly regarded.

Why Join Credwell?

At Credwell, you'll have the opportunity to help build and shape a growing Fire Engineering practice within a respected multidisciplinary consultancy. We offer the agility of a growing business combined with the support of established experts across BCA compliance, and advisory services.

What We Offer

- Opportunity to lead and influence the growth of Credwell's Fire Engineering service line.
- Diverse portfolio of complex and high-profile projects across multiple sectors.
- Collaborative multidisciplinary workplace with direct access to decision-makers.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- Fortnightly rostered-day-off.
- Additional 5 days of annual leave.
- Competitive remuneration package and performance-based incentives.
- Clear pathway to senior leadership and practice development.
- Ongoing professional development and support for professional registrations.
- Strong team culture focused on excellence, innovation, and client outcomes.

If you're an ambitious Fire Engineering leader looking to make a genuine impact and help shape the future of fire engineering at Credwell, we'd love to hear from you.

📌 Principal Fire Engineer (Sydney)
🏢 Credwell
📍 Sydney