Fire and Life Safety Consultant

Jensen Hughes; Doha; On-site; QAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Fire and Life Safety Consultant to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will leverage your extensive experience in fire protection engineering to support diverse projects across the Middle East. You will engage with regulatory authorities, verify designs, and prepare technical reports, all while fostering a culture of mentorship and professional growth. This position offers the opportunity to work on groundbreaking designs and projects with leading clients, backed by a supportive leadership team. If you are passionate about safety and engineering and ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Supportive leadership

Flexible work approach

Mentorship programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in design and layout of mechanical or specialty engineering systems.
• Ability to present clear engineering strategies and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Verify design of fire protection and life safety systems including alarms and suppression.
• Prepare technical reports and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Fire Protection Engineering

Report Writing

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Fire Protection Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

REVU Bluebeam

Job description

At Jensen Hughes, we lead with our Purpose + Principles and value our people. Across our global partnership of experts, clients, and communities, we are recognized worldwide for our leadership in fire protection engineering, a legacy of responsibility we have advanced with pride since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related risk management fields — from accessibility consulting, risk and hazard analysis, process safety and forensic investigations to security risk consulting, emergency management and digital innovation. As we champion best practices, set industry standards and support communities with innovative solutions, we are making the world a better place.

We believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth fundamentally includes a sustained commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

At Jensen Hughes, diversity is ingrained in our culture -- we accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background. Our differences and uniqueness are celebrated and reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks.

Overview – Role

The Senior Fire and Life Safety Consultant will be a professional in the field of Fire Protection and Life Safety consulting with demonstrable experience in the design, construction and testing / commissioning phases of modern active fire protection systems. Based in Riyadh, this role will be responsible for supporting a wide range of projects across the Middle East.

This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment and advance your career within a supportive and diverse team.

A verifiable and demonstrated knowledge of design practices and approvals in the Middle East for Building Code and Life Safety requirements is a key requisite for this role. This also extends to the ability to engage and liaise with regulatory and approving authorities at various stages of design, construction and handover of projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Verification of design of mechanical, fire protection and life safety, and specialty engineering systems including fire alarm and detection systems, mass notification, suppression, smoke control, and special hazard systems.
• Preparation and presentation of technical reports, assessments and design review cycles.
• Reviewing relevant submission packs for compliance with regulatory requirements, including Building Code reviews and analyses.
• Planning and helping perform site surveys to inspect and evaluate building features and systems.
• Planning resource and directing engineering activities for projects directly administered by the Engineer.

Requirements and Qualifications

• An accredited bachelor’s degree in mechanical, fire protection, or related engineering field.
• 10+ years of experience in design and layout of mechanical or specialty engineering systems.
• Excellent report writing and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to present clear and technically sound engineering strategies, assessment review results with excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, rise to professional challenges, and endeavor to be an integral part of the long-term growth of Jensen Hughes in the Middle East.
• Have the ability and desire to lead projects to help deliver the desired goals (completion of the project) on time and within budget.
• Ability to interrogate and manipulate Revit models and AutoCAD drawings is preferred. Expert use of REVU Bluebeam is mandatory.
• Be ready to travel within the Middle East (KSA predominantly) as required, to meet projects requirements.
• Demonstrate clear commitment to developing less experienced engineers in the team through mentorship and on the job learning.

Why you should join Jensen Hughes

• You will work on exciting, challenging and at times groundbreaking designs and projects with market-leading clients whilst having the backing of a leading international firm.
• There is continued support from the leadership team with a measured and flexible approach to carrying out day to day activities.
• Career advancement with an established framework is in place – clearly defining expectations and outlining opportunities for advancement.

Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.