Senior Fire Protection Engineer/ Team Lead, Building Services

Ready to shape skylines, redefine community safety, and build a high-performing Fire Protection team you’re truly passionate about — all while enjoying exceptional flexibility and perks?

Join WSP Adelaide as our next Senior Fire Protection Engineer / Team Lead and step into a future filled with opportunity, innovation, and positive impact.

As one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, WSP is committed to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service. You’ll be joining a collaborative team with a strong pipeline of projects and a clear path for career growth. This is a unique opportunity for a senior engineer ready to take ownership of a team — to build, develop, and lead a Fire Protection group that reflects your vision and values. You’ll work across a diverse range of sectors including commercial, defence, transport, health, and more. Learn more about our Building Services expertise at WSP - Building Services.

Why Make WSP Your Next Move?

• Build Your Legacy: Take full ownership of building and developing a Fire Protection team. Shape its culture, direction, and success.
• Accelerate Your Growth: Step into a senior leadership role with a clear pathway to further advancement, supported by industry experts.
• Lead Landmark Projects: Work at the forefront of engineering excellence across diverse markets including commercial, defence, transport, health, and beyond.
• Total Flexibility: Enjoy hybrid and remote options, flexible hours, and extra paid leave so you can balance work and life on your terms.
• Unrivalled Benefits: Access our employee share plan, additional leave, global mobility opportunities, and comprehensive wellbeing programs.
• Shape Tomorrow: As part of a 72,000-strong global team, your work will create a safer, more sustainable future for communities near and far.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Fire Protection Engineer (wet and dry fire designs), you will:

• Build, lead, and develop a passionate Fire Protection team aligned with your vision.
• Lead and contribute to multidisciplinary building services projects across various sectors.
• Provide fire protection design expertise, ensuring compliance with technical, commercial, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Deliver high-quality engineering design and documentation that saves time and cost for clients.
• Take the lead on small to medium-sized projects and support larger initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with clients, authorities, and internal teams to ensure project success.
• Build strong client relationships and identify business development opportunities.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the strategic growth of the team.

About You

• Bachelor of Engineering (e.g., Mechanical) or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in fire protection engineering within Australian building services.
• Strong knowledge of relevant Standards and Codes (AS/NZS, NCC, etc.).
• Experience with BIM, NavisWorks, and Revit MEP is highly desirable.
• Consulting engineering background preferred; D&C contracting experience also considered.
• Passion for leadership and a desire to build and own a high-performing team.

Why Join WSP Adelaide?

• Work on exciting and meaningful projects that shape our communities.
• Supportive and inclusive team culture.
• Career development and global mobility opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including extra leave and employee share plans.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 72,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

An employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP’s collective success. To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page.

With us, you can. Apply today.