Ready to Shape the Future of Building Services?
Decobu is an established consultancy entering a high-energy phase of growth. With fresh leadership and a renewed commitment to structure and excellence, we are evolving and we want you to help lead the way.
We are looking for a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to take the reins of our Fire Protection team. This isn’t just a design role; it’s a “pivotal leadership position” where you will manage project delivery from initial concept through to final construction while engaging strategically with our top-tier clients.
Why You Will Thrive Here
This role is tailor-made for a professional who lives for high-level technical design and impactful leadership:
- Empower Others: You enjoy mentoring a talented team of engineers and drafters, fostering their technical growth and ensuring peak performance.
- Drive Results: You take pride in managing the full project lifecycle, delivering exceptional work on time and within budget.
- Champion Quality: Your sharp eye for detail ensures that every QA/QC process and design check meets the highest standards of accuracy.
- Build Relationships: You excel as the primary point of contact, maintaining strong, trust-based connections with clients and key stakeholders.
- Collaborate across Disciplines: You thrive in a multidisciplinary environment, coordinating seamlessly with architects and structural engineers to bring complex visions to life.
What You Bring to the Team
- Tertiary qualifications in fire protection engineering (minimum Bachelor’s degree).
- CPEng and NER certifications will be highly regarded.
- A least 5- 10+ years of post-graduate experience within a building services consultancy, including proven success in managing and mentoring a team.
- Strong ability to perform designs for fire protection safety systems, such as sprinklers and fire alarms.
- Excellent analytical skills with a strong ability to manage budgets, project timelines, and multidisciplinary coordination.
- A resilient, optimistic, and down-to-earth professional who aligns with our core values, including being accountable, collaborative, and forward-thinking.
Take the Next Step
Join a place where engineers are trusted, supported, and encouraged to take ownership of their careers. Apply today!


