Fire and Life Safety Consultant

JENSEN HUGHES, Inc.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 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 Riyadh. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on diverse projects across the Middle East, focusing on the design and implementation of advanced fire protection systems. You will leverage your extensive experience and technical expertise to ensure compliance with local building codes and safety regulations. The position emphasizes collaboration within a supportive environment, where your contributions will directly impact project success and team development. If you are ready to take on new challenges and grow your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in mechanical or specialty engineering systems design.
• Ability to lead projects and mentor less experienced engineers.

Responsibilities

• Verification of design for fire protection and life safety systems.
• Preparation of technical reports and compliance reviews.
• Planning and conducting site surveys for evaluations.

Skills

Fire Protection Design

Life Safety Consulting

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

Bachelor of Technology/Engineering (Mechanical)

Nationality: Any Nationality

Vacancy: 1 Vacancy

Job Description

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

1. 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.
2. Preparation and presentation of technical reports, assessments and design review cycles.
3. Reviewing relevant submission packs for compliance with regulatory requirements, including Building Code reviews and analyses.
4. Planning and helping perform site surveys to inspect and evaluate building features and systems.
5. Planning resources and directing engineering activities for projects directly administered by the Engineer.

Requirements and Qualifications

1. An accredited bachelor's degree in mechanical, fire protection, or related engineering field.
2. 10+ years of experience in design and layout of mechanical or specialty engineering systems.
3. Excellent report writing and interpersonal skills.
4. Ability to present clear and technically sound engineering strategies, assessment review results with excellent written and spoken communication skills.
5. 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.
6. Have the ability and desire to lead projects to help deliver the desired goals (completion of the project) on time and within budget.
7. Ability to interrogate and manipulate Revit models and AutoCAD drawings is preferred. Expert use of REVU Bluebeam is mandatory.
8. Be ready to travel within the Middle East (KSA predominantly) as required, to meet project requirements.
9. Demonstrate clear commitment to developing less experienced engineers in the team through mentorship and on-the-job learning.