Senior Fire Engineering Lead & Client Advisor – Dubai

Jensen Hughes Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Jensen Hughes is seeking an experienced Principal Fire Engineer / Principal Consultant to join our Dubai-based Middle East team. This senior role will support a diverse portfolio across the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, merging deep fire and life safety expertise with leadership and client management.

You will lead complex assignments, guide a team, build client relationships, and contribute to business growth in a dynamic market while upholding high technical standards and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Post Graduate level or higher in Engineering (preferably Fire Engineering) with a chartered Engineer status or progressing towards chartership.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Fire Engineering or equivalent certification is highly desirable.
• Minimum 13 years of experience in Building Code and Fire & Life Safety consulting within a professional consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of complex Fire & Life Safety projects across the Middle East, including plan reviews and fire engineering analyses.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance and mentor a team of 4–7 Fire Engineers.
• Develop fire protection strategies and alternative compliance solutions while engaging clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Fire engineering leadership

Client engagement

Project management

Education

Post Graduate level or higher in Engineering with chartership

Job description

Jensen Hughes is seeking an experienced Principal Fire Engineer / Principal Consultant to join our Dubai-based Middle East team. This senior role will support a diverse portfolio across the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, merging deep fire and life safety expertise with leadership and client management.

You will lead complex assignments, guide a team, build client relationships, and contribute to business growth in a dynamic market while upholding high technical standards and regulatory compliance.