Fire Engineer: Drive Fire Safety Strategy & Design

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

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