Fire Engineer

About Powell Fenwick

Powell Fenwick is a long-established and highly regarded multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy in New Zealand. We are currently looking for a Fire Engineer based in Christchurch or Queenstown.

At Powell Fenwick, our culture is shaped by five core values: fun & friendliness, family focus, quality, value & support, and flexibility. These principles create a positive and welcoming environment where our team thrives.

Our people enjoy the variety and challenge their roles offer, and we’re passionate about developing their skills through exposure to exciting and diverse projects. We value your expertise and ideas—they’re always welcomed and shared within our collaborative and supportive team.

We’re proud to be a flexible organisation that prioritises work-life balance and professional fulfilment. You’ll have the autonomy to do your best work, backed by the tools and support you need to succeed.

It’s a great time to join Powell Fenwick as we build on our strong legacy and continue to grow.

Fire Engineering at Powell Fenwick

Our Fire team are known for their high-quality engineering solutions and first-class service. From one project to the next you could be working on residential, commercial, healthcare, industrial and more.

We’re dedicated to providing expert solutions that positively contribute to and enhance our communities.

About you

• Have New Zealand fire engineering design experience within a consultancy, with a thorough understanding and practical knowledge of NZ Building Codes and Standards, including experience in both Acceptable Solutions and Verification Method C/VM2 designs.

• Have a Master of Fire Engineering degree or similar

• Able to communicate effectively and professionally in person, and in written work

• Able to work collaboratively with both clients and team members

• Resonate with our values: Quality, Support, Flexibility, Fun, Family

Why Powell Fenwick?

Our standard working week is 37.5 hours with paid overtime available. We offer competitive remuneration and benefits. We are a 100% New Zealand-owned and operated company with a great culture and an Accredited Employer with New Zealand Immigration. We have a friendly, supportive, and collaborative work environment, and offer numerous well-attended social events. We offer genuinely flexible hours and strongly promote work/life balance.