Senior Fire Protection Engineer

About Morson Edge

At Morson Edge, we specialise in Building Services Design recruitment across Sydney. We partner with some of the city's leading consultancies, helping connect talented engineers with businesses where they can genuinely progress their careers.

About The Company

Our client is a well-established Building Services consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering quality engineering solutions across a broad range of sectors.

With a growing pipeline of work, they're looking to add a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to the Sydney team. You'll join an experienced multidisciplinary business where collaboration is encouraged, and engineers are trusted to take ownership of their projects.

The business works across commercial, residential, healthcare, education, mixed-use and government projects, offering plenty of variety and long-term career progression.

About The Role

This is a genuine Senior Engineer position where you'll take ownership of projects from concept through to completion while working closely with clients, architects and the wider design team.

You'll Be Responsible For

Designing wet and dry fire protection systems across a range of building projectsDeveloping concepts, detailed designs and technical documentationHydraulic calculations and system sizingProducing specifications, reports and design drawingsCoordinating with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and structural engineersAttending client meetings and site inspectionsSupporting and mentoring junior engineers where requiredManaging projects through the full design lifecycle

This role offers a good balance of technical design, client interaction and project responsibility without being overly management focused.

Skills & Experience

We're keen to speak with engineers who have:

5+ years' experience in Fire Protection design within a Building Services consultancyStrong knowledge of Australian Standards and the NCCExperience designing sprinkler, hydrant and hose reel systemsExperience delivering projects from concept through to constructionGood communication and stakeholder management skillsA collaborative approach and willingness to mentor junior engineersRelevant Engineering qualification

Culture

This is a business that gives engineers plenty of autonomy while providing support when it's needed.

You'll be working alongside experienced Building Services professionals in a collaborative environment where technical quality is valued over unnecessary hierarchy. The team has built a strong reputation through repeat business and long-standing client relationships, making it an excellent place to continue developing your career.

Benefits To You

Salary up to $160k + Super depending on experienceHybrid and flexible workingStrong pipeline of secured workVaried project portfolio across multiple sectorsGenuine career progression opportunitiesSupportive and collaborative teamOngoing professional developmentModern Sydney office

How to Apply

If you're considering a move or simply want to hear more about the opportunity, I'd be happy to have a confidential chat.

Apply now or get in touch directly for more information.