National Hydraulic

The Company
Northrop Consulting Engineers is an employee-owned, multi-disciplinary consultancy that has been established for over 49+ years. We have an open management structure that embodies a diverse, inclusive, and flexible workforce for all our employees.

We currently employ over 500 team members across NSW, ACT, QLD, and VIC. We are essentially a people business that grows by creating opportunities for our people to help build the business and their careers. When you join Northrop, you join a company that will support you to excel both professionally and personally.

Integrated Buildings Division
Our Integrated Buildings Division has teams based across the eastern seaboard and is looking for the next driven and passionate Hydraulic/Fire leader to join our growing team.

Our approach to engineering is based on adopting an Integrated Design approach that provides cost effective solutions that deliver on people, performance, and resilience outcomes. We provide consulting, design and project management engineering services to deliver buildings and communities that are comfortable, functional, safe and sustainable.

The team has expansive experience across a range of complex sectors including major health projects, education, hospitality, government & civic, retail, commercial and office fit out, seniors living and aged care, accommodation, industrial, communities and existing asset performance.

The team take a multi-disciplinary approach and in-depth experience in every stage of the projects lifecycle.

The Role
As part of our ambition to strengthen our presence in the Tier 1 and Tier 2 markets, the Hydraulic/Fire Lead role presents an exciting opportunity to lead major projects and high-performing teams whilst being supported by close-knit management and delivery teams.

We are seeking influential leaders who bring a blend of technical depth, consulting excellence, and commercial acumen.

Key Attributes Include

• Client Excellence: Exemplary communication, design leadership, and the ability to influence at the design table.
• Multidisciplinary technical Expertise: A strong track record of operating effectively in multidisciplinary environments and driving a broad spectrum of outcomes.
• Relationship Building: The ability to maintain and nurture key client relationships.
• Work winning mentality: Demonstrated ability to consistently win work from key clients.
• Impact and Brand: The drive to make a difference, build a personal brand, and contribute to enhancing our organisational reputation.

Operating with an appropriate level of autonomy you will be expected to lead technically challenging projects, demonstrate consulting excellence, strengthen key client relationships and mentor and develop our next generation of talent.

The Candidate

• Proven experience working as a Hydraulic or Fire engineering consultant in the Australian market.
• Tertiary qualification in Engineering or Diploma of Hydraulic Services.
• Ideally FPAS and DBP certified or seeking to attain in the next 1-2 years.
• The ability to mentor and guide both senior and junior staff
• Ideally a knowledge of specialist fire systems both wet and dry

What does working at Northrop look like to you?
At Northrop we understand that the key to success is our people. Together we are creating a workplace that values an inclusive culture. We are proud of our family feel and collaborative working environment.

• We practice flexible working and are open to discussions about what that means for you: Flexible working hours, hybrid work environment etc.
• Benchmarked salary package with annual salary reviews.
• Free EAP, Health and Wellbeing seminars.
• Alternative public holidays.
• Paid parental leave (primary carer, maternity and partner leave).
• Salary income protection insurance.
• Respectful, supportive and collaborative culture.
• We Empower: Mentoring programs, internal and external training and monthly career development/one-on-ones.

How to apply?
To apply for this role, please submit a comprehensive resume as well as a brief covering letter by clicking on the "Apply" tab.

About
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Northrop is an equal opportunity employer.