Manager, Fire and Life Safety Engineering

Overview

WSP in New Zealand is looking for a Manager of Fire and Life Safety Engineering to help lead and grow its service line across key locations in Aotearoa New Zealand, including Auckland, Christchurch, Hamilton, and Wellington. This role sits within a major design, engineering, and environmental consultancy with a strong focus on creating long-term positive impact for communities and future-proofing cities and the environment.

In this position, you will work under the guidance of the Head of Building Engineering Services and take responsibility for strategic direction, innovation, and leadership across Fire and Life Safety engineering. The role is focused on delivering strong outcomes for clients and stakeholders through effective commercial performance, team leadership, and project delivery.

Role purpose

You will contribute technical expertise, leadership, and design capability across all areas of Fire and Life Safety engineering for a broad client base. The role combines business growth, service-line leadership, and multidisciplinary project oversight.

About the employer

WSP describes itself as a leading consultancy in New Zealand with 2,500 professionals across 35 offices. The organisation emphasises curiosity, diverse perspectives, and the opportunity to work on landmark projects with global teams of more than 69,000 employees. It has also been recognised among the top five employers to work for in Aotearoa New Zealand and listed among TIME’s 2023 top 100 companies globally for employees.

Key focus areas

• Guide the Fire and Life Safety engineering service line with strategic oversight and innovation.
• Strengthen business performance by improving commercial, human, and project outcomes.
• Provide technical and design solutions across Fire and Life Safety engineering engagements.
• Support a wide range of clients through expert leadership and service delivery.

Experience and suitability

This role calls for a senior Fire Engineering professional with substantial industry experience, a proven record of team leadership, and the ability to expand business through identifying opportunities and increasing market reach. You should be comfortable managing complex, multidisciplinary work from start to finish while meeting quality, schedule, and budget expectations.

Additional information

Applications are reviewed as they are received, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply without delay.

The opportunity is available in Auckland, Christchurch, Hamilton, or Wellington.

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