Associate Director Engineering - Fire Life Safety Sydney Metro (Temp opportunity up to 18 months)

You may have been part of some big projects before, but this work is legacy-building.

Your skills will be instrumental in designing and delivering cutting-edge solutions that enhance mobility, sustainability, and safety for millions of people.

In this role, you'll

Join the Engineering, Design and Assurance (EDA) team that oversees the engineering, design and assurance requirements across all Sydney Metro projects throughout the project lifecycle. Be a part of team is accountable for the Sydney Metro product, driving continuous improvement through innovation and industry leading thought and action.

Lead the provision of technical engineering advice and assistance to private sector partners and implementation groups on fit for purpose metro product outcomes across all Sydney Metro project phases and technical disciplines, specifically for Fire Life Safety. The role ensures that technical and engineering solutions are of high quality, meet customer and business requirements within scope, quality, safety assurance, time and cost constraints, as well as regulatory and accreditation requirements.

You will be responsible for managing the engagement with Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and Emergency Services to facilitate the development and implementation of fire safety engineering solutions. A key focus will be to build and maintain productive, collaborative and cooperative relationships with a wide variety of public and private sector stakeholders and service providers to ensure best practice project management while delivering complex projects.

This is an opportunity to engage with a diverse team of engineering subject matter experts delivering a Sydney Metro product that is safe, reliable, efficient, sustainable and meets customer needs in accordance with contract and performance requirements.

You will be required to:

• Lead a dynamic team in the design, implementation and maintenance of fire life safety systems across our Sydney Metro projects. 
• Lead the provision of technical engineering advice and assistance to private sector partners and implementation groups on fit for purpose metro product outcomes across all Sydney Metro project phases and technical disciplines.
• Ensure that technical and engineering solutions are of high quality, meet customer and business requirements within scope, quality, safety assurance, time and cost constraints, as well as regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate safety measures seamlessly into engineering solutions.
• Drive innovation in fire life safety technologies, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
   

This is Transport Senior Service role TSSE1A Level offering an attractive remuneration package, initially fixed term of up to 18 months. For more information on Employee Benefits at TfNSW please click here.

Please click here to view the Role Description.
 

About you

• You will be tertiary qualified in engineering (Mechanical) and be a Chartered Mechanical Engineer.
• At least 15 years demonstrated specialist fire and life safety knowledge and experience with a focus on large infrastructure projects, ideally within the rail and tunnelling environment.
• Previous experience as a Fire Life Safety Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the Rail environment.
• In depth knowledge of relevant codes, standards and regulations.
• Experience of applying knowledge across at least two or more phases of engineering lifecycle (design, construction. testing, commissioning) in relation to fire life safety.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire and guide a technically diverse team.
• The role is identified as a Rail Safety Worker (RSW) under the Rail Industry Worker Scheme.

Who we are

Sydney Metro delivers Australia’s biggest public transport project and first driverless railway. We engage with our customers and community and contribute to vibrant and attractive places through station design, interchanges and precincts.

Join us
Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

This role is hybrid-friendly, meaning you can mix in-person days at your team’s home base location with remote days. 

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us.  Apply now!

Applications close: 11:59 pm, Monday 27th January 2025

For more information about this role, please contact FABRICE.NOEL@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

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