Job Description
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.
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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.
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The Role
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You will:
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Lead the delivery of fire engineering projects across commercial, residential, healthcare, education, industrial, and mixed-use developments.
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Prepare and review Fire Engineering Briefs (FEBs), Fire Engineering Reports (FERs), Performance Solutions, and fire safety strategies.
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Provide expert advice on NCC compliance, performance-based design, smoke management, evacuation analysis, and fire safety engineering.
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Manage client relationships and engage with architects, developers, certifiers, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
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Mentor and develop fire engineering staff while promoting technical excellence and quality outcomes.
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Contribute to business development, proposal preparation, and the ongoing growth of Credwell's Fire Engineering capability.
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About You
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Degree qualified in Fire Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
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5+ years' experience in fire engineering consulting.
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Currently a Chartered Professional Engineer with NSW state registration as a Certifier - Fire safety (C10) or ability to register within the state of NSW.
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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).
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Strong knowledge of the NCC, Australian Standards, and performance-based fire engineering.
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Proven experience delivering complex projects and leading client relationships.
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Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and report writing skills.
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Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop engineers.
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CPEng, NER, RPEQ, or equivalent professional registration highly regarded.
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Why Join Credwell?
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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.
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What We Offer
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Opportunity to lead and influence the growth of Credwell's Fire Engineering service line.
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Diverse portfolio of complex and high-profile projects across multiple sectors.
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Collaborative multidisciplinary environment with direct access to decision-makers.
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Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
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Fortnightly rostered-day-off.
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Additional 5 days of annual leave.
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Competitive remuneration package and performance-based incentives.
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Clear pathway to senior leadership and practice development.
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Ongoing career development and support for professional registrations.
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Strong team culture focused on excellence, innovation, and client outcomes.
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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.
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📌 Principal Fire Engineer (New South Wales)
🏢 Credwell
📍 New South Wales