Fire Department Manager

Our client is a well-established building contractor with a strong pipeline of work across Sydney. Due to increasing demand from their existing clients for fire remedial and compliance works, they are now looking to establish an in-house Fire Division.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced fire professional to join at the ground level and play a key role in building the division from the start.
Initially, the successful candidate will be hands-on, managing projects, clients, subcontractors and works on site. As the division grows, there will be a clear pathway to build a team and take full ownership of the Fire Division.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of fire remedial and compliance projects from initial scope through to completion.
• Work directly with existing clients to understand their fire protection and remedial requirements.
• Review fire reports, defect lists, scopes of work and compliance requirements.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, programmes and quotations.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers and site teams.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with the NCC, Australian Standards and relevant NSW requirements.
• Identify opportunities to expand the company's fire services offering.
• Develop systems and processes for the new Fire Division.
• Initially remain hands-on with project delivery, with the opportunity to recruit and lead a team as the division grows.

The Opportunity

• We are looking for someone who understands the Australian fire protection industry and can bring both technical knowledge and project management capability to the role.
• Ideally, you will currently be working in a Project Manager, Project Engineer or Senior Fire Project Manager capacity within the fire protection industry, with a strong understanding of Australian fire codes, standards and compliance requirements.
• An active fire background is highly desirable, particularly across areas such as fire detection, sprinklers, hydrants, fire pumps or other active fire systems.

About You

You may currently be a Fire Project Manager, Senior Project Manager or Project Engineer looking for the next step in your career.
Ideally, you will have:

• Strong experience within the Australian fire protection industry.
• A solid understanding of NCC requirements and relevant Australian Standards.
• An active fire background would be preferred however passive candidates would still be considered
• Experience managing projects, clients, subcontractors and budgets.
• Strong commercial and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• The confidence to work independently and build relationships with clients.
• A practical, hands-on approach and the ambition to build something of your own.

This isn't simply another Project Manager position. You will have the opportunity to build a new division within an established building contractor, with the backing, client base and resources already in place.
If you're an experienced fire professional who is ready to move beyond simply managing projects and wants the opportunity to build and lead a division, this could be an excellent next step.

Salary and package for this role is negotiable depending on experience and expectations. We would expect this to be within $150-200K region plus super
To register your interest contact Tom on 0418 719 410 or tom.westbury@coretalent.com.au

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Consultant

tom.westbury@coretalent.com.au

Reference number: BH-27795
Profession:ConstructionManagement

Company: Care Talent
Date posted: 13th Aug, 2026