Principal Engineer - Fire at WSP in New Zealand

Position Principal Engineer - Fire
Posted 21 Mar 2026
Expired 20 Apr 2026
Company WSP in New Zealand
Location Christchurch | NZ
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

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Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

As the premier design, engineering and environmental consultancy in Aotearoa New Zealand, WSP exists to future‑proof our cities and environment. We are proud to have the blueprint of Aotearoa New Zealand in our DNA and our 2,500 expert professionals in 35 offices united by the common purpose of creating positive, long‑lasting impacts on the communities we serve.

Fire Engineer – Senior to Technical Principal, Wellington or Christchurch

Join our Fire and Life Safety team and shape the future of fire safety. Whether you’re at Senior, Principal, or Management level, we’d love to hear from you. With a team spread across the country, you can be based in Christchurch or Wellington.

Under the direction of our Fire and Life Safety Manager, you’ll play a key role in driving strategy, innovation and excellence within the Fire and Life Safety Service Line. You’ll help shape outcomes for clients and stakeholders by optimizing commercial performance, project delivery, and team capability. In this role, you’ll combine technical expertise with leadership to deliver smart design solutions across all facets of Fire and Life Safety engineering for a diverse range of projects.

About You
  • Minimum of 10 years’ professional experience in Fire Engineering.
  • Experience in developing new business by identifying and capitalising on opportunities to increase revenue, profit, and expand market penetration.
  • Proven ability and track record in managing multidisciplinary projects through the full spectrum of the project life cycle and delivering according to quality, time and budget requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and manage project teams.
  • Expertise in service line – recognised name within NZ as leader in delivering Fire and Life Safety engineering services for a wide range of clients.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. WSP NZ has proudly earned its place among the top five employers to work for in Aotearoa New Zealand, as recognised in Randstad's latest employer survey. In addition, WSP has been listed as one of TIME’s 2023 top 100 companies globally for employees.

Join our close‑knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today. We will review applications as they come in, so if this opportunity sounds like you, don’t wait to apply!

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Job Info:

  • Company: WSP in New Zealand
  • Position: Principal Engineer - Fire
  • Work Location: Christchurch
  • Country: NZ

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