We have an exciting opportunity for a Fire Engineer to join our team in Auckland. If you are experienced in fire safety and want to further develop your career within a multi-disciplinary consultancy, working across an interesting range of projects, then we would like to hear from you.

About the role

As a Fire Engineer, you will provide fire engineering design services across projects with preparation of fire reports and drawings. Every building is different and the challenges we work on constantly change, we assess and deliver strong technical design and produce documentation for building consent.

• Prescriptive fire design using NZ Building Code Acceptable Solution documents.
• Performance-based fire engineered design and specific engineering design solutions using C/VM2 or Alternative Solutions inclusive of evacuation and smoke movement modelling
• Construction monitoring inspections onsite
• Peer reviews of fire engineering assessments
• Existing building review and assessments for compliance
• Contribute to developing and growing the discipline and services we offer to our clients

We offer

A competitive remuneration package, including flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth and development. By joining our team, you will be part of a culture that values innovation, excellence, and work-life balance.

About you

• ME specialising in Fire Engineering (Safety, Passive, or Protection) or equivalent tertiary degree
• Fire engineering design experience within a consultancy; with comprehensive understanding and practical working knowledge of New Zealand Building Codes and Standards is essential
• CFD Modelling (FDS), and Zone Modelling (B-Risk)
• Exceptional communication abilities, enabling effective collaboration with clients, colleagues, and project stakeholders.  As well as lead and contribute to project delivery
• Adaptable with a keen eye for detail, excellent planning, organising, and time management skills
• Have a proactive approach to problem solving, with strong decision-making 
• Enjoy working in a team environment and communicating with a wide range of people

About us

Kirk Roberts Consulting is a multi-disciplinary consultancy providing Structural, Geotechnical, Fire, Civil, and Environmental Engineering Services; Architecture, and Engineering Software to a range of clients across New Zealand, from our offices in Christchurch, Queenstown, Auckland, Hamilton, and Tauranga. 

At Kirk Roberts the heart of our business is innovation and finding a better way is why we exist.  Our company was founded to challenge the norm and push boundaries, so we can bring our clients advanced engineering, project management and software solutions that drive efficiencies.

To apply

Please send us your latest CV and covering letter, and you are welcome to include any other documents you feel relevant to your application. Please note, that all applicants must be domiciled in New Zealand and be eligible for permanent employment in NZ, with either a NZ Passport, residency, or current work visa.