Senior Fire Systems Designer
Location: Sydney (3 days in office, 2 days WFH)
Overview
We're a specialist fire systems design consultancy looking for a senior designer who can operate independently and take ownership of projects from concept through to delivery. This role is suited to someone from a contractor or contractor-aligned background who understands practical installation and real-world constraints.
At present, I am the senior designer in the business working alongside a cadet, so this role is intended to add experienced capability and help carry project load independently.
Key Responsibilities
* End-to-end design of fire protection systems
* Hydraulic calculations and system sizing
* 2D AutoCAD drafting and 3D Revit modelling
* Preparation of material lists / take-offs
* Coordination with contractors and other trades
* Producing buildable, practical designs (not just compliance-based)
Systems Exposure
* Wet fire sprinkler systems
* Pre-action and deluge systems
* Gas suppression systems
* Water mist systems
* Dry fire systems
Project Types
* Residential, commercial, and retail
* Hospitals and healthcare
* Storage / industrial facilities
* Defence projects
* Large infrastructure works
We work with a range of clients from smaller contractors through to Tier 1.
Ideal Candidate
* Strong Australian wet fire design experience
* Able to work independently with minimal supervision
* Contractor background highly preferred
* Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit
* Experience with hydraulic calculation software (e.g. Hyena or similar)
Accreditations (Preferred)
* NSW FPAS (Design)
* NSW Design Practitioner (DEP)
* QBCC or VBA equivalent
Salary Range
From $140,000 + super (depending on experience)
Why Join Us
* Small, highly technical design-focused team
* Supportive and flexible working environment
* Diverse and interesting project portfolio
* Opportunity to take real ownership of your work
Essential
* Minimum 3-5 years' experience in fire sprinkler systems design within the Australian market
* Strong working knowledge of AS 2118.1 (automatic fire sprinkler systems) and associated Australian Standards
* Proficient in hydraulic calculations and system sizing, including use of calculation software (Hyena or equivalent)
* Competent in 2D production drafting in AutoCAD
* Experience producing material lists and take-offs from design documentation
* Ability to manage projects independently from concept through to construction documentation
* Background working with or for fire protection contractors, with a practical understanding of installation constraints
* Familiarity with BCA/NCC fire safety provisions as they relate to fire sprinkler and suppression system design
* 3D modelling capability in Revit
* Experience coordinating with hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical trades during design development
Highly Desirable
* NSW FPAS accreditation (Design) or eligibility to obtain
* NSW Design Practitioner (DEP) registration or eligibility to obtain
* Interstate equivalent accreditations (QBCC, VBA)
* Experience with pre-action, deluge, gas suppression, water mist, or dry fire systems
* Exposure to defence or healthcare project environments
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