Principal Fire Engineer

Credwell | Sydney | Hybrid
Credwell is seeking an experienced Principal Fire Engineer to lead complex fire engineering projects, mentor a growing team, and play a key role in the growth of our Fire Engineering practice.This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong and commercially minded professional looking to combine project leadership, client engagement, and business influence within a respected multidisciplinary consultancy. We are looking for someone who is passionate about growing the fire engineering service line. For the right person, this role offers a pathway to directorship and potential future equity participation.
The RoleYou will:• Lead the delivery of fire engineering projects across commercial, residential, healthcare, education, industrial, and mixed-use developments.• Prepare and review Fire Engineering Briefs (FEBs), Fire Engineering Reports (FERs), Performance Solutions, and fire safety strategies.• Provide expert advice on NCC compliance, performance-based design, smoke management, evacuation analysis, and fire safety engineering.• Manage client relationships and engage with architects, developers, certifiers, contractors, and regulatory authorities.• Mentor and develop fire engineering staff while promoting technical excellence and quality outcomes.• Contribute to business development, proposal preparation, and the ongoing growth of Credwell's Fire Engineering capability.
About You• Degree qualified in Fire Engineering or a related engineering discipline.• 5+ years' experience in fire engineering consulting.• Currently a Chartered Professional Engineer with NSW state registration as a Certifier - Fire safety (C10) or ability to register within the state of NSW.• Currently or capable of becoming a Design Practitioner – Fire Safety Engineering with experience in projects subject to Design Building Practitioners Act (Class 2, 3 & 9c buildings).• Strong knowledge of the NCC, Australian Standards, and performance-based fire engineering.• Proven experience delivering complex projects and leading client relationships.• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and report writing skills.• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop engineers.• CPEng, NER, RPEQ, or equivalent professional registration highly regarded.
Why Join Credwell?At Credwell, you'll have the opportunity to help build and shape a growing Fire Engineering practice within a respected multidisciplinary consultancy. We offer the agility of a growing business combined with the support of established experts across BCA compliance, and advisory services.
What We Offer• Opportunity to lead and influence the growth of Credwell's Fire Engineering service line.• Diverse portfolio of complex and high-profile projects across multiple sectors.• Collaborative multidisciplinary environment with direct access to decision-makers.• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.• Fortnightly rostered-day-off.• Additional 5 days of annual leave.• Competitive remuneration package and performance-based incentives.• Clear pathway to senior leadership and practice development.• Ongoing professional development and support for professional registrations.• Strong team culture focused on excellence, innovation, and client outcomes.
If you're an ambitious Fire Engineering leader looking to make a genuine impact and help shape the future of fire engineering at Credwell, we'd love to hear from you.