Engineer – Sydney

Inspire a better world through influence and design. Ready to grow your fire safety career on landmark projects, with a team that genuinely invests in you? We are growing our Building Services team and looking for an experienced Fire Safety Engineer to join us in Sydney. You'll work on a diverse portfolio of high-impact projects across a range of sectors, playing a key role in delivering innovative fire safety engineering solutions that shape the built environment.

Please note: Applicants must reside in Australia and hold full Australian working rights, as this role does not offer visa sponsorship.

Who We Are

Founded in 2011 in Australia, ADP Consulting is a trusted, sustainability-led engineering consultancy with an international footprint that is renowned for finding the best technical and sustainable solutions to the most complex projects. ADP Consulting is committed to inspiring a better world through influence and design, collaborating with industry leaders who are equally passionate about innovation, design excellence and our impact on the planet.

What is your role?

You’ll contribute to the delivery of fire safety engineering solutions across a broad range of sectors, working closely with a supportive and experienced team. From producing high-quality reports and calculations to attending design meetings and liaising directly with clients, architects and builders, you’ll have real ownership of your day-to-day project tasks and delivery timelines. You’ll receive mentoring and support from senior engineers as you develop your skills, with growing independence across project tasks. This is a hands-on role that offers the opportunity to build your career in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Why Fire Safety Engineers Are Choosing ADP Right Now

• Projects spanning diverse sectors, from mixed-use precincts and city-defining towers to airports and life sciences.
• A supportive, friendly team led by approachable and open leaders who are genuinely invested in your growth.
• A true multidisciplinary firm with real coordination and collaboration across all disciplines.
• Tailored development plans, flexible work options, competitive salaries, bonuses, and our thriving Women at ADP programme.

About You

This role suits someone who enjoys the balance of technical challenge and teamwork. You’ll be confident, self-sufficient, and know when to ask the right questions. You’ll have a genuine passion for fire safety engineering and a mindset for growth. Whether you come from a large global firm seeking more agility or a smaller practice looking to broaden your project scope, ADP Consulting offers the perfect next step.

• You bring a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a Master's in Fire Safety Engineering, or are currently enrolled.
• You have 2 to 5 years of experience in fire safety engineering in Australia.
• You have a solid working knowledge of the Building Code of Australia, IFEG and AFEG.
• You have strong report writing, communication and collaboration skills.

Why ADP Consulting?

Advance at ADP

We offer structured development pathways to foster career growth, beginning with a two-year graduate program and extending to Director-level opportunities. We also support Engineers Australia chartership, provide annual funding for professional memberships and accreditations, and invest in external leadership training ensuring continuous upskilling and professional development.

All welcome at ADP

We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable culture where our team feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute meaningfully. Our initiatives include a whole-of-family approach in our policies, our internal Women @ ADP group, LGBTIQA+ advocacy, and designing for inclusivity.

All well at ADP

Our Flexible Work Policy recognises the unique needs and circumstances of our team and supports tailored flexibility while balancing the organisational and operational requirements of the business. We encourage wellbeing through lifestyle initiatives including pilates, CrossFit and regular social events like Friday lunches. While also providing access to a variety of leave options including Pet Leave, Grandparent Leave, Volunteer Leave and more.