Associate Director

**Work options**: Flexible

Join our team of intelligent and collaborative Changemakers and make your mark on tomorrow

A rare opportunity exists for an experienced industry professional to step up, or move across, and lead WSP’s Sydney Fire Engineering team in the role of **Associate Director or Director - Fire Engineering NSW.** This role suits a highly motivated market leader who understands the unique challenges of the Sydney property market who wishes to work on the best projects with the best clients at Australia's leading Tier 1 Consultancy. The role presents the opportunity to lead an established team of highly skilled engineers and contribute toward the success of our national fire engineering team. You will enjoy a varied position comprised of developing new business, fostering valued client relationships, managing project performance and promoting a culture of technical and professional excellence, all within our supportive team environment.

As a senior member of staff, your role will be one of leadership, expertise, support and mentorship. Your professional investment will drive success in our business and promote a strong working culture in the team.

We are a collaborative and inclusive National Fire Engineering team housed within our 900+ person Property and Buildings group. We strive to offer an exceptional client experience, promoting innovation and ‘future ready’ solutions.

**This role offers the opportunity to;**
- Contribute to the development of our business against strategic goals
- Communicate and manage relationships with internal & external stakeholders
- Lead the developed fire strategies through to the implementation of bespoke solutions
- Lead local, national and international projects of significance
- Utilise code consultancy, risk assessment and fire, smoke & egress modelling consultancy skills
- Train, mentor and supervise our emerging professionals throughout their development
- Act as a role model who people choose to follow based upon your behaviours within our diverse and inclusive workplace
- Maintain and manage strong client relationships and identifying key business development opportunities
- Work across our multidisciplinary specialist and building services teams
- Work within our University Partnership Programs which seek to address industry challenges and inform emerging technologies
- Develop technical papers and speak at industry events.

**What we'll love about you**
- Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Science or equivalent industry experience
- Graduate Diploma or Masters in Fire Safety Engineering (desirable)
- Be a Registered Building Practitioner or industry equivalent, in the field of Fire Safety Engineering or be actively working to achieve registration.
- Experience across a range of sectors including medium-to-large scale projects and highly complex facilities such as airports, hospitals, major infrastructure and defence projects.
- Capable of supporting the technical requirements of code consultancy, risk assessments and fire, smoke & egress modelling.
- Capacity to support clients and liaise with local authorities/fire brigade, surveyors, multidisciplinary consultants and other stakeholders to efficiently deliver projects
- Capacity to train and mentor engineers in both the technical and industry-based forums
- Willingness to share technical knowledge and lessons learnt whilst fostering a culture of development and growth within your team.

**About WSP**

Our vibrant workplace culture is an important part of what makes this a great place to work. As a leader in WSP, you will have the opportunity to influence and contribute to our social and community initiatives while collaborating with your colleagues to make a positive impact on people’s lives. You will also enjoy the rewarding experience of mentoring younger professionals and seeing them succeed and progress in their careers over time.

WSP prioritises the health and wellbeing of our people by offering flexible working, 12 months parental leave, opportunities for global mobility, purchased additional leave, and a competitive salary among many more benefits designed to help you thrive.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and equal opportunity workplace. We promote Indigenous voices and are actively delivering a ‘Stretch’ level Reconciliation Action Plan. We are a Workplace Gender Equality Agency Employer of Choice, support the LGBTQI+ community, and encourage all employees to bring their whole selves to work.

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