Fire and Life Safety Manager

WSP in New Zealand


Date: 18 hours ago
City: Auckland, Auckland
Contract type: Full time
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?


At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

As the premier design, engineering and environmental consultancy in Aotearoa New Zealand, WSP exists to future-proof our cities and environment. We are proud to have the blueprint of Aotearoa New Zealand in our DNA and our 2,500 expert professionals in 35 offices are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve.

We have a fantastic opportunity to lead our National Fire team as the Fire and Life Safety Manager within our Building Engineering Services business. With a team spread across the country, you can be based in Auckland, Christchurch, Hamilton or Wellington.

Under the direction of our Head of Building Engineering Services, you will provide strategic oversight and leadership for the Fire and Life Safety engineering service line. Your goal will be to drive outstanding results for our clients and stakeholders by optimizing commercial, human, and project outcomes.

Contribute to the success of the business through providing technical, leadership and design solutions in all facets of Fire and Life Safety engineering for a wide range of clients.


Skills and Experience:
  • Minimum of 10 years’ professional experience in Fire Engineering.
  • Experience in developing new business by identifying and capitalising on opportunities to increase revenue, and profit, and expand market penetration
  • Proven ability and track record in managing multidisciplinary projects through the full spectrum of the project life cycle and delivering according to quality, time and budget requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams.
  • Expertise in service line – recognised name within NZ as leader in delivering Fire and Life Safety engineering services for a wide range of clients


Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

WSP NZ has proudly earned its place among the top five employers to work for in Aotearoa New Zealand, as recognised in Randstad's latest employer survey. In addition, WSP has been listed as one of TIME’s 2023 top 100 companies globally for employees

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.


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