Fire Protection Engineer

AESC Spain; Navalmoral de la Mata; Presencial; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

AESC Spain is looking for a Fire Protection Engineer to oversee all fire safety engineering activities for a new gigafactory in Extremadura. This role requires compliance with Spanish and EU fire safety regulations, leading the project from design to operational readiness.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering and a Master's in Health and Safety, with at least 5 years of relevant experience. You will lead a team ensuring the construction of a net-zero factory.

Formación

• Minimum 5 years of experience in fire protection engineering.
• Strong knowledge of Spanish fire protection regulations.
• Experience supervising contractors in a complex construction environment.

Responsabilidades

• Lead fire protection engineering activities from design to handover.
• Optimize fire protection systems and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Supervise on-site fire protection installations.

Conocimientos

Commissioning

Engineering

Fire Prevention

Fire Protection

Fire Protection Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Industrial Safety

Regulatory Compliance Auditing

Standards Compliance

Audit and compliance

Battery Manufacturing

Risk & Compliance

Construction Engineering

Construction Plant Competence Scheme

Construction (Design and Management) Regulations

Commercial Construction

Construction Coordination

Construction Inspection

Industrial Construction

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Master's Degree in Health and Safety

Descripción del empleo

Company Overview

AESC is a global leader in lithium‑ion and LFP battery technology, with a fast‑growing footprint across Japan, the UK, France, China, and the USA—soon expanding in Spain with a €1‑billion gigafactory in Extremadura to open by 2026 and create up to 900 direct jobs in phase one. The Spanish facility is designed as the first net‑zero industrial park gigafactory in the country, aligning with AESC’s mission to pioneer sustainable battery manufacturing.

Job Description

As a Fire Protection Engineer, you will lead and oversee all fire safety engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle, from design review and construction supervision to commissioning, regulatory approvals, and operational readiness. You will ensure full compliance with Spanish and European fire safety regulations while supporting the delivery of a safe, efficient, and world‑class manufacturing facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead fire protection engineering activities for the project from design through construction and handover.
• Review and optimize fire protection systems, including fire water networks, automatic suppression systems, smoke extraction, explosion protection, and evacuation systems.
• Ensure compliance with Spanish fire regulations, European standards, and internal company requirements.
• Supervise on‑site fire protection installations and verify construction quality.
• Coordinate with designers, contractors, consultants, suppliers, and local authorities to resolve technical and regulatory issues.
• Manage fire safety approvals, inspections, testing, and acceptance processes.
• Identify and mitigate fire safety risks throughout the design and construction phases.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal fire protection standards and engineering procedures.

Requirements / Required Skills

• Commissioning
• Engineering
• Fire Prevention
• Fire Protection
• Fire Protection Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Industrial Safety
• Regulatory Compliance Auditing
• Standards Compliance
• Audit and compliance
• Battery Manufacturing
• Risk & Compliance
• Construction Engineering
• Construction Plant Competence Scheme
• Construction (Design and Management) Regulations
• Commercial Construction
• Construction Coordination
• Construction Inspection
• Industrial Construction

Qualifications

Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Mandatory to possess a Master's Degree in Health and Safety. Máster Oficial de Prevención de Riesgos Laborales, todas las especialidades.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in fire protection engineering within industrial projects. Minimum 1 industrial project experience.
• Strong knowledge of Spanish fire protection regulations and industrial fire safety standards.
• Ideally, experience supervising contractors and managing interfaces in complex construction environments, including the experience in designs.
• Experience on the client/owner side or overseeing EPC/PMC contractors is highly valued.
• Experience in battery manufacturing facilities, energy storage projects, clean production workshops, or other high‑tech industrial environments is a strong advantage.
• International project experience within Europe is a plus.

Languages

• Fluent Spanish (mandatory)
• Professional English (mandatory)
• Chinese is a plus

Key Competencies

• Strong understanding of Spanish and EU fire safety regulations
• Fire protection design review, risk assessment, and compliance management
• Excellent stakeholder management and coordination skills
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making capabilities
• Cost‑conscious approach while maintaining full regulatory compliance
• Proactive mindset with strong attention to detail

• Ability to work effectively in fast‑paced construction environments
• Familiar with DB‑SI and the FM Global Standard

AESC employs more than 15,000 professionals worldwide. The company combines state‑of‑the‑art technology, Japanese craftsmanship, and a strong track record in safety to deliver advanced battery solutions.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Don't you want to be part of this cutting‑edge and revolutionary company?