Senior Fire Safety Engineer

4 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Arup Full time

Fire Safety Expertise at Arup

Arup's purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

This role is focused on delivering technically excellent fire safety outcomes tailored to our clients' needs. As a Fire Engineering Project Lead, you will lead the fire engineering input on complex projects, collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated and integrated designs.

The Opportunity

  • Lead all types of fire engineering projects, providing detailed technical input across a broad range of projects within the fire engineering business and related areas.
  • Prepare, oversee, and review project reports for clients summarizing key issues and strategically advising on best outcomes under supervision.
  • You will represent Arup at internal and external meetings, including leading approvals negotiations, and be a competent communicator.
  • Liaise with other disciplines within the region, providing particular expertise on fire engineering as appropriate.

Requirements

  • Recognized relevant tertiary qualifications in Engineering, specializing in Fire Engineering or a similar area.
  • Be fully aware of all legislative requirements and other regulations governing Occupational Health and Safety.
  • Membership of relevant professional institutions/professional peer bodies or significant credit towards eligibility for membership.
  • Chartered and Registered with relevant engineering authority body.
  • Relevant industry experience in Fire Engineering within a consulting business environment.
  • Prior experience in laboratories, data centers, infrastructure, warehouses, etc.

What We Offer

At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow, and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities, and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Please see a list of Arup's Australia benefits below:

  • Hybrid working policy & flexible working hours
  • Paid parental leave for the primary carer of 16 weeks or 32 weeks at half pay and as well as generous unpaid leave benefits.
  • Paid parental leave for the support carer of 4 weeks plus the opportunity to access extra paid and unpaid leave if you later become the primary carer.
  • Birthday leave
  • International mobility opportunities
  • Insurances (life & income protection)
  • Interest-free solar energy and bicycle loans
  • Novated car lease
  • Ovasaver including discounts, vouchers, cashback, and exclusive offers on more than 300 retailers

Diversity and Inclusion

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity, and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference.

Application Process

Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.

Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.



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