Fire Engineer

Arup; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup in Malaysia is looking for a Fire Engineer to deliver technically excellent fire safety solutions tailored to clients’ needs. You will work with senior engineers to develop fire strategies, assess performance, and document outcomes to support project delivery and coordination.

This role offers exposure to complex, high-profile projects across the region, opportunities to mentor junior team members, and a collaborative, values-driven culture that supports learning and professional growth

Qualifications

• A recognised tertiary qualification in Engineering, specialising in Fire Engineering or a JBPM-recognised discipline.
• Proven experience in Fire Engineering within a consulting environment with knowledge of fire safety principles, regulations and project delivery.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to explain complex technical concepts to stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and project management capabilities with a track record of delivering high-quality work on time and to budget.
• Collaborative, ethical, proactive approach and commitment to continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a diverse range of fire engineering projects with technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop fire engineering strategies, analyse design performance, and prepare reports, technical documentation and client recommendations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams and external stakeholders to deliver fire safety solutions.
• Manage project scope, budgets, timelines and resources to meet quality and financial targets.
• Mentor and support junior team members, contributing to their professional development and promoting best practices.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Continuous learning

Education

JBPM-recognised Engineering qualification

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.

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.

As a Fire Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering technically excellent fire safety solutions that are tailored to our clients’ unique needs and project requirements. Working closely with senior members of the team, you will help develop fire strategies, assess design performance, and document technical outcomes to support project delivery and coordination. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to complex and high-profile projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across the region.

The Opportunity

• Deliver a diverse range of fire engineering projects, providing technical expertise and strategic guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop fire engineering strategies, analyse design performance, and prepare high-quality reports, technical documentation, and recommendations for clients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams and external stakeholders to deliver innovative and effective fire safety solutions.
• Manage project scope, budgets, timelines, and resources to ensure successful delivery while meeting quality and financial targets.
• Mentor and support junior team members, contributing to their professional development and promoting best practices within the team.

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?

• A recognised tertiary qualification in Engineering, specialising in Fire Engineering or a related discipline recognised by JBPM.
• Proven experience in Fire Engineering within a consulting environment, with a strong understanding of fire safety principles, regulations, and project delivery.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to a variety of stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and project management capabilities, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality work on time and to budget.
• A collaborative, ethical, and proactive approach, combined with a commitment to continuous learning, professional growth, and maintaining the highest standards of integrity.

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 eligible 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.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.