Senior Project Engineer - Fire Services | Data Centre Construction
UGL Limited Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Rail Transportation · 201-500 employees
About the role
Lead the delivery of fire protection packages across the project lifecycle, including managing specialist subcontractors and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams. Ensure project objectives are met regarding safety, quality, cost, and schedule while overseeing testing, commissioning, and handover.
What they look for
Requirements
Requires relevant qualifications in Engineering or Construction Management and proven experience as a Project Engineer in fire services for major construction projects. Candidates should demonstrate strong leadership skills and experience managing specialist subcontractors in complex environments like data centres.
Benefits
Full description
Deliver critical infrastructure powering Australia's digital future.
UGL is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer - Fire Services- to join the team delivering a major hyperscale data centre project in Melbourne.
Reporting directly to the MEP Construction Manager, you will take ownership of the delivery of all fire protection works across the project, leading and managing specialist fire services subcontractors from procurement and installation through testing, commissioning and handover.
This is a unique opportunity to work on one of Australia's most technically complex construction projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver mission-critical infrastructure while leveraging the global expertise of ACS Group, HOCHTIEF, Turner and Leighton Asia. Based on information from
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of fire protection packages across the project lifecycle.
- Manage and coordinate specialist fire services subcontractors to achieve safety, quality, cost and programme objectives.
- Drive coordination between fire services and mechanical, electrical, structural and architectural disciplines.
- Review designs, identify constructability risks and develop practical solutions.
- Support inspections, compliance activities, testing, commissioning and final handover.
- Monitor project progress and provide reporting to the MEP Construction Manager and broader leadership team.
- Build strong relationships with consultants, clients, subcontractors and project stakeholders.
About You
- Relevant qualifications in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
- Proven experience as a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer delivering fire services packages on major construction projects.
- Demonstrated experience managing specialist subcontractors and coordinating multiple stakeholders.
- Experience delivering projects in data centres, hospitals, defence facilities, airports, laboratories or large-scale commercial developments will be highly regarded.
- Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work within a fast-paced project environment and drive successful project outcomes.
Why UGL?
- Be part of Australia's rapidly growing data centre market.
- Deliver landmark hyperscale projects with industry-leading clients.
- Access global expertise through the ACS Group network.
- Work within an experienced and collaborative MEP delivery team.
- Join a business with a strong pipeline of work and long-term career opportunities.
- Contribute to the delivery of infrastructure supporting Australia's digital economy.
Next Steps
If you're ready to further your career delivering critical infrastructure projects with a strong pipeline ahead, we'd love to hear from you.
As part of the recruitment process, checks may be conducted including right to work, reference checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing and criminal background checks (as relevant to the role).
