The Opportunity

• Role can be based anywhere in Australia
• Flexible working and 5 weeks annual leave
• Key role in delivering high profile projects, providing QA and technical guidance to all regions, and overseeing groupwide technical training and initiatives

The Technical Director for Fire Engineering at NDY is the subject matter expert in their field, providing thought leadership and driving technical excellence across the fire engineering Global Specialist Group.
The technical leader will be recognized as an industry expert and will be a key leader within the business in ensuring high performance and technical standards through engagement with all NDY stakeholders, including the fire engineering group, other discipline Technical Directors, office directors and the NDY’s legal team.
Key duties include overseeing the development of NDY fire engineering processes, systems, tools and intellectual property, including developing strategic plans, ensuring innovation and supporting the technical training and development of our staff.
The role also involves evaluating new technologies, managing R&D funding and activities, providing technical direction for projects, supporting all offices with QA support and technical expertise, promoting NDY’s capabilities to clients, participating in industry forums, and overseeing staff training and development.
The role can be based anywhere in Australia.

• A relevant degree in Fire Engineering or a related field, supplemented by equivalent professional training and experience.
• Experience in leading fire engineering teams and projects in Australia. Experience in UK and/or NZ is also desirable.
• Formal certifications, such as Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) and NER.
• Minimum of 10-15 years of technical experience in fire engineering, including hands-on project leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage projects through all phases of the systems development lifecycle, from initial concept to final implementation.
• In-depth understanding of company management systems, including Quality Assurance (QA), Workplace Health and Safety (WHS), and Environmental Management Systems (EMS).
• Exceptional communication skills, with a proven ability to lead and collaborate with technical staff across multiple disciplines.
• Strong initiative, critical judgment, and advanced problem-solving skills to navigate complex technical challenges.
• Proven track record in providing technical training and mentorship to engineering staff, fostering professional growth and technical excellence.
• Experience with digital engineering technologies and design automation is an advantage.
• Ability to engage with clients and industry stakeholders, enhancing NDY’s reputation as a leader in fire engineering.

NDY has a strong focus on the development of our staff and training will be a key element of this development whether on internal or external training courses. We will develop a career plan for each staff member that will focus on core elements of your role to provide you with a clear progression in your career path.
Additionally, the successful candidate will be involved in a wide range of projects from healthcare facilities through to commercial office developments and retail developments, both as new build and refurbishments.

• This position is available only to permanent Australian residents or applicants with the relevant Visa with the authority to work in Australia. Please ensure this information is clearly stated on your application.
• Find out more about working for NDY at www.ndy.com/careers

The Company

• Global Consulting Firm
• Team Environment

NDY, a Tetra Tech Company is a leading firm of consulting engineers with a global presence. NDY works collaboratively with clients and design professionals on iconic projects in diverse and challenging fields. A career at NDY offers many opportunities. Our people are the key to our success and that’s why we present you with challenging career opportunities on a range of exciting projects. We recognise, value and support talent, so you’ll be inspired to create ideas, share solutions and deliver meaningful outcomes that will make a real difference to our clients and our communities.
NDY has been named an employer of choice for gender equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency for its visible commitment to this important cause and progress achieved over the past two years. As one of only 120 employers across Australia to receive this recognition, NDY is proud to have achieved this level of recognition since 2018. To obtain the highly coveted acknowledgement, NDY met all criteria set out by WGEA across seven focus areas, including developing a gender-balanced workforce, mainstreaming flexible work, leadership, strategy and accountability, support for carers and gender pay equity.
NDY is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive culture representative of the communities we serve. NDY is a recognised employer of choice for gender equality and advocates for LGBTQIA+ inclusion and reconciliation. We therefore strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates, and people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
NDY embraces flexible working and welcome a discussion about your individual needs.