Special Hazards – Fire Safety Specialist

Job Description

Special Hazards – Fire Safety Specialist Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. Our Special Hazards team within Arup’s Resilience, Security & Risk (RSR) department is looking for a Senior Engineer to drive impactful projects in fire safety and special hazards. This role focuses on providing innovative fire safety solutions for high-risk sectors including data centres, laboratories, and renewable energy projects. If you have a strong background in fire risk, dangerous goods, and fire consequence assessments, we invite you to be part of a leading multidisciplinary team. The Opportunity Lead complex projects involving special hazards, fire systems, and dangerous goods. Engage with clients and stakeholders to deliver integrated, innovative fire safety solutions. Provide technical expertise on fire risk identification and risk-based engineering approaches. Mentor and guide junior engineers, ensuring knowledge transfer and skills development. Contribute to the continuous improvement of quality systems within the RSR team. Is this role right for you? Expertise in fire risk, dangerous goods, and process safety, particularly in high-risk environments. Recognised qualifications in Engineering, preferably Fire Safety Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering. Demonstrated experience in managing fire safety projects involving hazardous materials and fire consequence assessments. Ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts and drive client-centric outcomes. Commitment to continuous learning, emerging technologies, and industry best practices. What we offer you At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do. Explore the perks of a career with Arup Australia: Hybrid working policy and flexible working hours. Paid parental leave for the primary carer of 16 weeks or 32 weeks at half pay and as well as generous unpaid leave benefits. Paid parental leave for the support carer of 4 weeks plus the opportunity to access extra paid and unpaid leave if you later become the primary carer. Birthday leave Annual leave loading Ability to purchase additional leave of up to 20 days for permanent employees. International mobility opportunities Interest free solar energy and bicycle loans Novated car lease Ovasaver including discounts, vouchers, cashback, and exclusive offers on more than 300 retailers. Different people, shared values Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you. Our Application Process Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. #J-18808-Ljbffr