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Fire Engineering Manager

Jensen Hughes
Location
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Posted
25 days ago
Department
Technical
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Significant experience in Fire Engineering with strong technical knowledge and project experience
  • Experience leading complex fire engineering projects from inception through to completion
  • Previous experience managing, mentoring or leading engineers
  • Strong understanding of the Australian Building Code and relevant fire safety Standards
  • Strong client management and relationship-building skills
  • Experience in business development, networking and winning work
Nice to have
  • Chartered status preferred or ability to obtain chartered status
  • A strong professional network across the Victorian construction, property, engineering or fire industries
  • The confidence to represent Jensen Hughes externally and build our profile in the market
  • A willingness to challenge conventional thinking and look for better ways of doing things
What the job really is

The Fire Engineering Manager at Jensen Hughes will lead the Melbourne team, focusing on both technical leadership and business development. This role involves mentoring engineers, building client relationships, and influencing strategy to enhance the company's market presence in Victoria. The manager will also oversee project delivery while fostering a collaborative team culture and identifying new business opportunities.

Benefits
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Casual Friday
  • Regular monthly social activities and other celebrations
  • Five weeks annual leave
  • Company paid parental leave
  • Career development and ongoing internal and external learning opportunities
Things to weigh
  • Role emphasizes leadership and business development over pure technical delivery
  • No specific salary mentioned
  • The position requires balancing multiple responsibilities, which may be demanding
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