WSP

Manager, Fire and Life Safety Engineering

WSP

Hamilton, Waikato Region, New Zealand · Full Time

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Experience
10+ yrs
Salary
Openings
1
Posted
2 days ago
Work mode
In office
Education
Tertiary qualification
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Job description

About the Role

Take on a national leadership position in fire and life safety engineering within New Zealand, joining a globally renowned professional services firm committed to shaping sustainable communities. This role offers you the chance to lead and develop a technical team across several key city locations, enhancing capability and overseeing resource allocation on impactful projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and nurture the Fire and Life Safety team, setting clear objectives to boost expertise and maintain high technical standards.
  • Collaborate with project managers and cross-disciplinary peers to ensure quality, encourage continual learning, and facilitate knowledge sharing.
  • Guide complex engineering project delivery, engage in technical reviews, and contribute to project governance.
  • Drive business growth through client relationship building, market development, and contributing to proposals and presentations.
  • Actively participate in sector leadership, aligning local insights with broader national and international fire engineering initiatives.

Candidate Profile

  • Possess a tertiary qualification coupled with Chartered Engineer status.
  • Bring over a decade of expertise in fire and life safety engineering.
  • Demonstrate strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities.
  • Display strategic thinking ability, excellent judgement, and skill in translating organizational goals into action.
  • Showcase robust commercial understanding including project and financial management within professional services.
  • Experience in identifying new business opportunities and fostering trusted client partnerships.
  • Communicate complex engineering concepts effectively and engagingly to diverse audiences.

Company and Culture

Join a company with deep roots in New Zealand’s architectural heritage and a global team exceeding 75,000 professionals united to positively impact communities worldwide. The firm encourages curiosity, diversity, and fresh ideas, providing a platform for career advancement and meaningful work.

Application Guidance

Applications will be assessed on receipt, so prompt submission is encouraged to seize this leadership opportunity in fire and life safety engineering.

Minimum education

Bachelor's Degree

How they work

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