Fire and Life Safety Consultant

JENSEN HUGHES, Inc.; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Fire and Life Safety Consultant to join their dynamic team in Khobar. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in diverse projects across the Middle East, focusing on the design and implementation of modern fire protection systems. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in fire safety regulations and demonstrate exceptional communication skills to liaise with various stakeholders. Join a supportive environment where your expertise will contribute to the successful delivery of projects, helping to ensure safety and compliance in building designs. If you are ready to take on new challenges and advance your career, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant Fire & Life Safety experience required.
• Strong ability to engage with regulatory authorities during projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present technical reports and design reviews.
• Conduct life safety layout reviews and compliance checks.

Skills

Report Writing

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Fire Protection

Related Engineering Field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The 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 Khobar, 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

• Preparation and presentation of technical reports, assessments and design review cycles.
• Life safety layout review and calculations including egress calculations.
• 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 resources and directing engineering activities for projects directly administered by the Engineer.

Requirements and Qualifications

• An accredited bachelor's degree in fire protection, or related engineering field.
• 5+ years of relevant Fire & Life Safety experience.
• Excellent report writing, MS Office 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.
• Be ready to travel within the Middle East (KSA predominantly) as required, to meet project requirements.