Fire Engineer

Arup; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup is seeking an experienced Fire Engineer to lead fire engineering delivery across Hong Kong, Mainland China and Macau. The role covers concept to operation, delivering robust fire safety solutions for rail, commercial, resort and government projects.

The candidate should have at least 6 years of relevant experience, strong English and Cantonese communication, and proficiency with FDS and evacuation modelling tools. Chartered status is a plus, and travel across the region may be required.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualifications in Fire Engineering or related engineering disciplines.
• Chartered status is advantageous.
• Excellent English and Cantonese communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop fire safety strategies, technical assessments and solutions per project requirements and codes.
• Prepare high-quality reports, design docs, statutory submissions, specs, and presentation materials in English and Cantonese/Chinese as needed.
• Attend client, design team, authority and site meetings, conveying technical matters clearly in English and Cantonese.
• Coordinate with architects, MEP, structural and other disciplines to integrate fire and life safety measures.
• Support project delivery through design development, technical reviews, construction inspections and responses to site queries.
• Manage assigned tasks, programmes and deliverables, flagging risks and seeking input as needed.

Job description

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Fire Engineer to be the key project engineer supporting the delivery of fire engineering projects across Hong Kong, Mainland China and Macau. The project portfolio covers a wide range of sectors, including railway, commercial buildings, resort developments and government projects. The role spans the full project lifecycle, from concept and detailed design through construction and into the operation stage, providing fire engineering input that is technically robust, meets local regulatory requirements and supports successful project outcomes for our clients.

The ideal candidate will operate as an experienced fire engineer who are capable to attend external meetings with limited senior support and essential to protect project delivery, client relationships and secured/pipeline revenue.

• Develop fire safety strategies, technical assessments and technical solutions in accordance with project requirements and relevant governing codes and standards.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports, design documentation, statutory submissions, specifications and presentation materials in English and, where required, Chinese.
• Attend and contribute to client, design team, authority and site meetings with limited senior support, presenting technical matters clearly in English and Cantonese.
• Coordinate with architects, building services, structural and other engineering disciplines to integrate effective fire and life safety measures into project designs.
• Support project delivery through design development, technical reviews, construction inspections, responses to site queries, quality assurance and compliance reviews.
• Manage assigned tasks, programmes and deliverables, raising technical, programme or commercial risks promptly and seeking senior input when required.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.
You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

• Recognised relevant tertiary qualifications in Fire Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services or relevant Engineering degree; being chartered is an advantage.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant fire engineering experience across Hong Kong, Mainland China and Macau within the building industry.
• Candidates without Hong Kong experience are also welcome if they have overseas education in fire safety engineering together with relevant overseas fire engineering experience.
• Good presentation skill (in English and Cantonese) for both speaking and writing.
• Proficiency in using tools such as Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS) and evacuation modelling software.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
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