Sr. PHE and Fire Fighting Engineer

Arup; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident Fund

Mediclaim cover

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Arup seeks a Senior Public Health & Fire Engineer to lead design, coordination and delivery of Public Health and Fire systems across diverse projects from concept to commissioning. You’ll mentor teams, engage clients and deliver compliant, sustainable engineering solutions.

15+ years in PH/Fire consultancy, strong communication skills, and Chartered status desirable. Knowledge of NBC, NFPA, Indian codes and local approvals is essential for global projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Civil, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in Public Health and Fire Engineering consultancy.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary projects from concept design to completion.
• Strong sector experience across Commercial, Residential, Mixed-Use, Hospitality, Healthcare, Industrial, and Data Centre projects.
• Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent) is desirable.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of Public Health and Fire Engineering systems on complex multidisciplinary projects, ensuring high-quality technical solutions from concept to construction.
• Develop engineering designs, review calculations and specifications, coordinate with MEP and other teams, and manage project deliverables within programme and budget.
• Lead client engagements, technical reviews, site inspections, commissioning activities, and mentor junior engineers promoting sustainable design practices.
• Promote innovation and compliance with NBC, NFPA standards, Indian regulations and local authority requirements across global projects.

Job description

Joining Arup Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world. Arup is a UK-headquartered independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants, and technical specialists offering a wide range of professional services. With 90 offices in 35 countries, their 19,000+ staff make a positive difference in the world through their work.

Climate change Climate change refers to long‑term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Human activities have been the main driver of climate change, primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas.

Senior Public Health & Fire Engineer responsible for leading the design, coordination, and delivery of Public Health and Fire Engineering systems across Commercial, Residential, Healthcare, Hospitality, Industrial, Data Centre, and Mixed‑Use projects. The role involves providing technical leadership, managing multidisciplinary teams, mentoring engineers, engaging with clients, and supporting project delivery through all stages from concept and detailed design to construction and commissioning on both local and international projects.

Key Responsibilities:

The Senior Public Health & Fire Engineer will lead the design and delivery of Public Health and Fire Engineering systems on complex multidisciplinary projects, ensuring high‑quality technical solutions from concept to construction. The role involves developing engineering designs, reviewing calculations and specifications, coordinating with Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, Civil and Architectural teams, and managing project deliverables within programme and budget requirements. The individual will also lead client engagements, technical reviews, site inspections, commissioning activities, and mentor junior engineers while promoting innovation and sustainable design practices across global projects.

The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in water supply, drainage, sewage treatment, fire protection, utility infrastructure and sustainable water management systems, including specialised Data Centre applications. They should have comprehensive knowledge of National Building Code (NBC), NFPA standards, Indian plumbing and fire safety regulations, local authority requirements, municipal approval processes, utility standards and international building services codes, enabling them to deliver compliant and efficient engineering solutions across diverse projects.

Is this role right for you?

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Civil, or a related engineering discipline.

Minimum 15 years of experience in Public Health and Fire Engineering consultancy

Proven experience leading multidisciplinary projects from concept design to completion.

Strong sector experience across Commercial, Residential, Mixed-Use, Hospitality, Healthcare, Industrial, and Data Centre projects.

Experience with utility infrastructure, external works, and civil engineering interfaces.

Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent) is desirable.

Excellent communication, presentation, and report-writing skills.

Reward and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary at all levels, and one of the best benefits packages in our sector. Core benefits include Provident Fund contribution, NPS option, Mediclaim cover (incl. family), Term Life and Accident Insurance, Employee Assistance Prog. scheme for the family to safeguard your physical and mental wellbeing. In addition, all permanent employees are eligible for the Global Profit Share scheme. Subject to scheme rules employees can receive two Profit Share payments per year, which are dependent on the firm’s financial performance.

Different people, shared values.

At Arup, we believe when talented people collaborate, great things are possible. Arup hires people with proven skills and open minds. We are taking deliberate action to create an inclusive culture that is grounded in our purpose to shape a better world.

At Arup, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. Our internal employee networks - BAME, Culture, Disability, LGBTQ+ and Women - provide a space for you to express your views and to make a positive difference - discover more about life at Arup here.

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