Senior / Associate Fire Safety Engineer (Melbourne)

Company Description Integrated Group Services (IGS) delivers integrated, sustainable solutions across engineering, sustainability, and facility management through a team of experienced specialists. The organization positions itself as an industry “gamechanger” by thinking differently to unlock opportunities and manage risk for clients. IGS embeds value, innovation, and trust into every project, leveraging new techniques, technologies, and products to deliver high-quality outcomes and long-term partnerships. Clients can engage IGS for complete turnkey solutions or select specific services tailored to their needs. The company’s key stakeholders are actively involved in daily operations and foster a diverse, flexible, and supportive work environment that nurtures talent and creativity. Role Description This is a full time Senior / Associate Fire Safety Engineer role based in Melbourne, VIC, offered on a hybrid basis with flexibility to work from home part of the week. The role involves developing fire safety and life safety strategies for buildings and infrastructure projects, including performance-based designs and compliance with relevant codes and standards. The engineer will prepare technical reports, fire engineering briefs, and fire safety analysis, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and approval authorities. Daily responsibilities include reviewing building designs for fire and life safety performance, advising on fire suppression systems, and providing risk assessments and mitigation strategies. The role also includes mentoring junior team members, contributing to project planning and fee proposals, and supporting continuous improvement in fire safety engineering practices within the business. Qualifications
- Strong technical expertise in Fire Protection Engineering and Fire Safety, including performance-based and prescriptive design approaches.
- Demonstrated experience with Life Safety and Safety Engineering principles applied to buildings and infrastructure.
- Practical knowledge of Fire Suppression Systems (e.g., sprinklers, hydrants, gaseous systems) and their integration with overall fire safety strategies.
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Fire Safety Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Familiarity with Australian building codes, fire safety regulations, and relevant standards (e.g., NCC, AS1851, AS2118 or equivalent).
- Proven ability to prepare clear, concise technical reports and communicate complex concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience working in multidisciplinary project teams, with strong collaboration, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
- Skilled accreditation or eligibility for membership with a relevant engineering institution (e.g., Engineers Australia, SFPE) is highly regarded.
- Experience mentoring or leading junior engineers and contributing to business development or project bids is beneficial. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r1zfz