Fire Engineer

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Jensen Hughes is seeking an experienced Fire Engineer to join our Auckland team, offering the chance to lead projects across the lifecycle from design and approvals through construction and final inspections with real on site involvement and direct client engagement. The ideal candidate will hold New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency, a bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, and ideally a Master’s in Fire Engineering, with strong knowledge of the New Zealand Building Code and proven fire safety project experience. In your application, highlight leadership and mentoring experience, your ability to collaborate with clients, architects, contractors and our global network, and a track record of practical, innovative solutions that improve safety and outcomes. Emphasize ownership, relationship building and a genuine passion for shaping the future of fire engineering in New Zealand.

Shape the Future of Fire Engineering in New Zealand

At Jensen Hughes, we don't just design solutions we help make buildings, communities and the people within them safer.

We're looking for an experienced Fire Engineer to join our growing team in Auckland.

This is an opportunity for someone who wants more than a role where you sit behind a computer, produce reports and move from one project to the next.

You'll have the opportunity to lead projects, work directly with clients, solve complex fire safety challenges, get out on site, mentor the next generation of engineers and help shape the future of our business in New Zealand.

You'll work across a broad range of projects and industries, collaborating with some of the best fire engineering minds in New Zealand and around the world.

And importantly, you'll have a voice.

We want someone who is prepared to challenge conventional thinking, bring new ideas to the table and work collaboratively with clients and colleagues to find the best solution, not simply the easiest one.

 Why Join Jensen Hughes?

• Work on a huge variety of projects, no two projects or challenges are exactly the same.
• Take ownership and provide technical leadership from project inception through to completion.
• Work directly with clients to build relationships, understand their challenges and help them make informed decisions.
• Get out from behind the desk to participate in site visits, inspections and work through real-world challenges.
• Make your mark to help grow our profile and client relationships across New Zealand.
• Develop future talent, mentoring and support the next generation of fire engineers.
• Think differently to use your technical expertise and creativity to develop practical, innovative solutions.
• Collaborate with highly experienced fire engineers, Fire Protection Engineers and technical specialists across New Zealand and our global network.
• Keep developing access ongoing learning, career development and opportunities to broaden your technical and leadership capability.
• Be part of something bigger, working for a globally recognised consultancy whose purpose is to make the world safe, secure and resilient.

If you're an experienced Fire Engineer who enjoys solving difficult problems, working with clients and having an influence beyond your own projects, this could be the next step you've been looking for.

 JOB OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for an experienced Fire Engineer to join our Auckland team.

In this role, you'll work across a huge range of different activities, providing technical leadership while helping our clients navigate complex fire safety challenges.

You'll have the opportunity to be involved throughout the project lifecycle—from the early stages of a project, through design and approvals, right through to construction and final inspection.

You'll work closely with clients, project teams, contractors and other technical specialists to develop practical solutions that meet the requirements of the New Zealand Building Code and relevant Standards, while also considering the real-world needs of the project.

 What You'll Be Doing

• Provide key technical input and leadership on fire safety engineering projects from inception through to completion.
• Develop and assess fire engineering solutions that meet relevant New Zealand Building Code requirements and Standards.
• Work directly with clients and project teams to understand challenges, explain technical issues and develop practical solutions.
• Think creatively and challenge conventional approaches where appropriate to achieve the best outcome for the client and the building occupants.
• Participate in site inspections, construction inspections and final inspections.
• Prepare and review technical reports, assessments and other project documentation.
• Work collaboratively with architects, engineers, building professionals, contractors and other project stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve client outcomes while maintaining a strong focus on safety, compliance and technical quality.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and industry contacts.
• Represent Jensen Hughes at industry events, networking opportunities and client meetings.
• Help grow the Jensen Hughes brand and presence within the New Zealand market.
• Mentor and support developing engineers, helping to build the next generation of fire engineering talent.
• Collaborate with our wider Jensen Hughes team, drawing on expertise from across New Zealand and our global network.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who brings strong technical capability, but also enjoys the people side of consulting.

You'll ideally have:

• New Zealand Citizenship or Permanent Residency.
• A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Structural, Civil or another relevant engineering discipline.
• Previous experience working in Fire Engineering or Fire Safety Compliance. Ideally a Masters in Fire Engineering. 
• Strong knowledge of the New Zealand Building Code and relevant fire safety Standards.
• Experience working on fire engineering projects and developing practical solutions to complex problems.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts to clients and project stakeholders.
• Experience building relationships, networking and managing client relationships.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to work with some of the industry's best technical professionals.
• A willingness to think outside the box and challenge traditional approaches when it delivers a better outcome.
• An interest in mentoring and helping develop less experienced engineers.
• The ability to take ownership of projects while working effectively as part of a wider team.

Why You Should Grow Your Career at Jensen Hughes

You won't just be joining another engineering consultancy.

You'll be joining a global organisation with the scale, expertise and resources to take on some of the world's most challenging safety and risk projects—while still having the opportunity to make a genuine impact locally.

• Work with market-leading clients and on challenging, high-profile projects.
• Collaborate with some of the industry's leading technical experts.
• Have access to a global network of fire engineering expertise.
• Build your client relationships and industry profile.
• Develop your technical, leadership and business capabilities.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Casual Friday.
• Regular monthly social activities and other celebrations.
• Company paid parental leave.
• Career development and ongoing internal and external learning opportunities.
• Perks, benefits and reward platform – Perkbox.
• A collaborative culture where people are encouraged to share ideas, challenge thinking and support each other.

If you're ready for a role where you can lead, influence, solve interesting problems and help shape the future of fire engineering in New Zealand, we'd love to hear from you.

Company Overview

Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering—a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939.

Today, our expertise extends across closely related security and risk-based fields, including accessibility consulting, risk analysis, process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management and digital innovation.

Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most.

For more than 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient.

At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organisation.

Our global Employee Networks connect people from across the organisation, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they're passionate about.

Together, we're cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed.

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