Associate Director

Associate Director (Fire Safety Engineer) Full-time Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: International Primary Location: AU - Sydney, NSW Come grow with us. Our global portfolio of work comprises the design of iconic and award‑winning buildings and landscapes. From strategic planning through to project realisation, the connections we make among people and place provide sustainable outcomes for our clients and the communities we serve. We place a premium on investing in digital capabilities and innovations which bring a unique consistency and efficiency to our scalable work. Together with our clients, we are working to evolve and elevate the built environment across sectors including social infrastructure, transit, technology and logistics, and commercial and corporate real estate, while focusing on solutions that promote long‑term health and wellbeing for all. Everyone belongs at AECOM We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company , a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality , #Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer . We are looking for an Associate Director level Fire Safety Engineer to join our National Fire Engineering Team. In this role, you will partner with key clients, contractors and internal stakeholders across a range of sectors including Defence, Health, Infrastructure, Aviation and Commercial Buildings. This role is ideal for technically strong Fire Safety Engineers looking for the next stage in their career. This role can be based in Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane. How you’ll make a difference: Oversee and provide technical input into the delivery of building and infrastructure projects on time, on budget, and to required quality standards. Develop performance‑based fire engineering strategies for a diverse portfolio of complex and bespoke projects, supporting both state and national fire engineering teams. Provide technical leadership through mentoring, coaching, and training of fire engineers, and conducting rigorous quality reviews of project outputs. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients, generating strategic partnerships and identifying new business opportunities. Manage fire engineering projects end‑to‑end, including preparation of commercially robust proposals, scope development, budget and program control, and multi‑disciplinary bid support. The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered. The qualities that help you thrive: Ideally, 10+ years; consultancy experience in Fire Safety Engineering, with a relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree alongside; Chartered Professional Engineer status (Engineers Australia), NER Fire Safety registration, and Certifier ‑ Fire Safety accreditation. Demonstrate strong technical capability in performance‑based fire engineering, including first‑principles analysis, fire and evacuation modelling, and leading projects from concept design through to occupation. Lead negotiations with approval authorities on performance‑based designs and provide expert support during construction phases, site inspections, and client/contractor coordination. Communicate effectively across all media and collaborate confidently with technical and non‑technical stakeholders, fostering strong client relationships and supporting multidisciplinary project delivery. Why you’ll love working with us: Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part‑time, job‑sharing and hybrid work options Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better Continuous learning and growth – lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know. Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which we, our clients and our communities live and work. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: About AECOM AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public‑ and private‑sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM. Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well‑being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry‑leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. #J-18808-Ljbffr