The Role
As a Fire Protection Senior Associate Engineer, you'll take a leading role in delivering practical, compliant design solutions across a diverse range of projects. Based in our Spring Hill office, you'll work closely with our fire protection team and wider multidisciplinary group to guide outcomes from concept through to completion.
You'll lead technical delivery, mentor team members, coordinate with other disciplines, and build robust client relationships through clear communication and practical, well-considered advice.
This role is ideal for an experienced engineer ready to step into a senior leadership position, support team development, and help shape the continued growth of our fire protection capability.
What You'll Be Doing
Leading fire protection design across a wide range of projects
Overseeing documentation, calculations, drawings, schedules, and specifications
Reviewing design outputs and supporting quality assurance across deliverables
Mentoring engineers and designers within the team
Coordinating with internal disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, fire safety, and structural teams
Liaising with clients, architects, contractors, certifiers, authorities, and external stakeholders
Supporting project planning, resourcing, fee input, and delivery strategy
Ensuring designs meet Australian Standards, National Construction Code, and relevant authority requirements




Contributing to business development, client relationships, and team growth
What You'll Bring
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or equivalent qualification
RPEQ and CPEng accreditation, or a clear pathway toward achieving both.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage work across simultaneous projects
Sound knowledge of the National Construction Code, Building Code of Australia, relevant Australian Standards, and fire protection authority processes
Experience in dry and wet fire services design and documentation
7+ years' experience in fire protection services design within building services
Demonstrated experience leading projects and coordinating multidisciplinary design inputs
Ability to mentor, guide, and support junior and intermediate team members
Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and BIM environments
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence liaising directly with clients and project stakeholders
A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong commercial awareness
Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team
Make Your Move
If you're a senior fire protection engineer who enjoys leading projects, mentoring people, solving complex technical challenges, and contributing to meaningful work, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Fire Protection Engineer (Queensland)
🏢 Lancesoft Australia
📍 Queensland