OUR CLIENT
Vivid Recruitment is currently recruiting a Fire Protection Lead for a well-regarded building services engineering consultancy with offices across Australia.
They're looking for someone to head up fire protection in their Brisbane team, delivering across sectors such as commercial, health, education, residential and mixed-use.
This is a chance for an experienced fire protection engineer to step into a lead role, own the discipline locally and help shape a growing team, with the backing of a national business behind you.
THE ROLE
Lead fire protection design from concept through to construction, including sprinklers, hydrants, hose reels, detection and alarm, EWIS and special hazards systems
Lead, mentor and develop a team of fire protection engineers and designers
Review designs for compliance with the NCC, AS ****, AS ****, AS **** and other relevant standards
Coordinate with fire safety engineers, certifiers, architects and the other services disciplines
Liaise with fire authorities and support the approvals process
Manage project fees, timelines and budgets
Provide construction phase services, including site inspections and witness testing
Build strong client relationships and support business development in Queensland
ABOUT YOU
Degree in Mechanical, Fire or a related engineering discipline
8+ years' fire protection design experience within a building services consultancy
RPEQ registered or eligible,



with CPEng highly regarded
Strong working knowledge of the NCC and relevant Australian Standards
Experience leading projects and mentoring others
Familiarity with Revit is beneficial
Permanent work rights in Australia
THE PERKS
This opportunity is a good one because:
A true lead role with real ownership of the discipline in Brisbane
National consultancy backing with a healthy local pipeline
Versatile working arrangements
A clear path to further career progression
A supportive, collaborative team culture
HOW TO APPLY
If this sounds like you, please get in touch with Nick Koop today on ************ or ******.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Nick is currently on the lookout for talented engineers in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, fire protection, structural and civil.
If you know anyone who is looking for a role in this space, please reach out to Nick anytime!
ABOUT US - VIVID RECRUITMENT
We find and recruit the best talent for the Architecture, Design, Planning, Engineering and Construction industries.
Clear and simple.
It's not rocket science.
There are no bells & whistles, no fancy processes.
Just hard work and incredible relationships.
That's what gets the job done.
With over 26 years' collective experience, we know recruitment and our industries like the back of our hands.
If you're looking for your next career move, we can help.

📌 Fire Protection Lead (Building Services) | Brisbane
🏢 Vivid Recruitment
📍 Brisbane