27th March, 2026
Senior Fire Services Engineer – Building Services Brisbane, Queensland Competitive Salary Package + Benefits
Are you a seasoned Fire Services Engineer ready to take the lead on high-profile building projects in one of Australia’s fastest-growing cities?
We’re looking for a talented Senior Fire Services Engineer to join a dynamic Building Services team delivering landmark commercial, residential, healthcare, and infrastructure projects across Brisbane and South East Queensland.
About the Role As a Senior Fire Services Engineer, you’ll play a key role in shaping safe, compliant, and innovative fire protection solutions from concept through to construction and commissioning. You’ll lead the design of wet and dry fire systems, provide expert technical guidance, and ensure projects meet the highest standards of performance and safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead fire protection engineering design (hydrants, sprinklers, fire pumps, detection, suppression, and smoke control systems)
- Ensure full compliance with the National Construction Code (NCC), Australian Standards (AS 2118, AS 2419, AS 3000 etc.), and project-specific performance requirements
- Prepare fire engineering briefs, reports, and detailed design documentation
- Collaborate closely with architects, MEP teams, clients, and certifiers using BIM/Revit workflows
- Conduct technical reviews, risk assessments, and value engineering
- Mentor junior engineers and support bids for exciting new projects
What You’ll Bring - Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical, Fire, or equivalent)
- 6+ years’ experience in fire services/protection engineering within the building services industry in Australia
- Strong technical expertise in fire system design and hydraulic calculations
- Proven ability to deliver complex projects on time and within budget
- Proficiency with design software (Revit MEP, AutoCAD, hydraulic modelling tools)
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, client-focused approach
- CPEng or working towards accreditation is highly regarded
Why Join Us? - Work on iconic Brisbane projects that make a real impact on the built environment
- Be part of a supportive, growing team with genuine career progression opportunities
- Enjoy flexible/hybrid working arrangements
- Attractive salary package, superannuation, professional development support, and additional benefits
If you’re passionate about fire safety engineering and want to advance your career in Brisbane’s thriving building services sector, we’d love to hear from you.
Why CSA Recruitment?Craig Andresen has been a professional Recruitment Consultant since 2006 and has been deeply embedded in the Australian Building, Civil & Structural Engineering industries since 2012, so he's exceptionally well-positioned to assist you with your next career move.
If you would like to contact Craig Andresen regarding this role or anything else that may suit your skills & experience, please feel free to do so by following the details below:
craig@csarecruitment.com.au
0414 909 802
www.csarecruitment.com.au
Rest assured that CSA Recruitment treats all applications with the strictest confidence.
Please note that we are only accepting applications from candidates currently residing in Australia who possess the relevant skills & experience required.
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