David Smith – Business Development Manager, VIC
David started in the fire industry in 1998 in Glasgow, the UK working in his family business on small drafting tasks while attending college for computer-aided design studies. Between 1998 and 2011, David made various transitions between roles from project management and new business while being involved in numerous project around the UK. During this time, he also completed the basic, intermediate and fully hydraulic calculated LPCB fire sprinkler design competency reviews.
David relocated to Australia in 2011 and joined Firesafe Group as Project Manager in Western Australia. Since then, he has managed many high-profile projects, including two significant major airport projects. In 2017, David relocated to Victoria to help set up Firesafe Group Victoria with Ewan Downes.
David has successfully completed, or been involved with, the following projects:
- East Kilbride Shopping Centre Extension, Centre West – Miller Construction
- King Square 1, 2 and 4, Perth WA – Broad Construction/John Holland Group
- Perth International Airport Expansion Project – Broad Construction
- Perth International Airport Departures Upgrade – Broad Construction
