Senior Fire Safety Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Fire Safety Engineer to join our growing team, with opportunities available in both Brisbane and Sydney.

About Us

Innova Services Australia is a specialist fire engineering consultancy delivering practical, innovative, and compliant fire safety solutions across projects throughout Australia.

We collaborate closely with architects, developers, builders, and approval authorities to deliver performance-based design outcomes aligned with the NCC and relevant Australian Standards. Our experience spans a diverse range of sectors, including residential, healthcare, aged care, education, commercial, and industrial developments.

At Innova, we are a growing and collaborative team that values technical excellence, clear communication, and a supportive, flexible working environment.

The Role

In this role, you will lead fire engineering projects from concept through to completion and contributing to the ongoing growth of the team.

You will work with a high level of autonomy, collaborating closely with Directors and project teams to deliver high-quality, performance-based fire engineering solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the delivery of fire engineering projects across a diverse range of sectors
• Preparing and reviewing performance-based design documentation
• Undertaking fire engineering analysis including smoke modelling, egress modelling, and risk assessments
• Managing multiple projects concurrently, ensuring delivery to time, budget, and quality expectations
• Engaging with clients, design teams, certifiers, and authorities to support approvals and design outcomes
• Attending design meetings, workshops, and site inspections
• Providing technical guidance and support to junior engineers
• Contributing to proposals, project planning, and commercial outcomes
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and maintaining technical excellence across the team

About You

We are looking for a motivated and experienced fire engineer who is confident leading projects and contributing to a high-performing team.

You will bring:

• A degree in Fire Safety, Mechanical, Structural, or related engineering discipline
• Ideally a Master of Fire Safety Engineering (or similar)
• Minimum 4+ years’ experience in fire engineering, preferably within a consulting environment
• Strong experience in performance-based fire engineering (Classes 2–9 buildings)
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver to deadlines
• Experience with fire engineering software such as FDS, Pathfinder, or similar CFD tools
• Solid understanding of the NCC/BCA, Australian Standards, and regulatory frameworks
• Excellent communication and report writing skills
• A proactive approach with strong problem-solving and stakeholder management abilities
• Working toward or holding CPEng (or equivalent) is highly regarded

Why Join Innova?

• Work with a growing, specialist fire engineering consultancy
• Be part of a collaborative, supportive, and down-to-earth team
• Opportunities to lead projects and develop your career
• Pathways and support toward CPEng and professional development
• Exposure to a wide variety of projects across multiple sectors
• Flexible working environment with a focus on outcomes, not just hours
• Opportunity to help shape systems, processes, and the future growth of the business

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume along with a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role.

If this role is not quite what you are after but you are interested in finding out more about future opportunities with Innova, please email [email protected]