Fire Protection Engineer

AESG; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

AESG is seeking an experienced Fire Protection Engineer to deliver high‑quality design and project delivery from our Riyadh office. You will lead fire protection design, reviews, and submissions, writing reports and guiding multidisciplinary teams on FLS and related projects.

The role requires a PE/CFPS/FE/NFPA qualification and a minimum 6 years in fire protection engineering; strong leadership, client liaison, and time‑management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree level in Engineering or equivalent studies related to area of expertise.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in fire protection engineering.
• Professional Engineer qualification (CFPS, FE, NFPA or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Fire Protection Design, Drawing review, inspection and preparation of drawing and reviews for authority submission and approvals.
• Fire Protection reports writing.
• Lead the continued development of Fire Protection and FLS design deliverables and act as PM for FLS and multidisciplinary projects.

Skills

Fire protection

Project management

Client communication

Leadership

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (CFPS/FE/NFPA)

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Job description

Due to the continuing success and growth of our AESG team, a fantastic opportunity has opened up at our award-winning Specialist Consultancy, Engineering and Advisory Firm.

We are headquartered in London, Riyadh, Singapore and Dubai, Cape Town, Cairo & Sydney working throughout the Middle East, Europe and Asia. Our areas of expertise are represented in four core verticals: Building Engineering, Planning and Infrastructure, Strategy and Advisory and Commissioning, Handover and Asset Management.

We pride ourselves in being leaders in the industry in each of the services that we offer. We have one of the largest dedicated team with decades of cumulative experience in sustainable design, fire and life safety, cost management, façade engineering, commissioning, building performance, waste management, environmental consultancy, carbon management and acoustics.

Job Purpose

• Deliver consultancy services to AESG’s clients.
• Project delivery that will include but not limited to: fire protection design, reviews, and inspection as well as participation in FLS Strategy related tasks when required.

Qualification / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree level in Engineering or equivalent studies related to area of expertise.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in fire protection engineering.
• Professional Engineer qualification (CFPS, FE, NFPA or equivalent).

GENERAL EXPECTANCY

• Extensive experience and high-level competencies in specialised areas.
• Contributes valuable insights to projects.

Responsibilities

• Successful delivery of projects to a high standard.
• Maintain high quality of all deliverables with efficient time delivery.
• Act as a main point of contact for efficient project delivery.
• Fire Protection Design, Drawing review, inspection and preparation of drawing and reviews for authority submission and approvals.
• Fire Protection reports writing.
• Produce accurate and timely submittals to the agreed deadline.
• Prepare and issuance of final Fire Protection and FLS Strategy reports and studies when assigned by associates.
• Lead the continued development of Fire Protection and FLS design deliverables.
• Act as PM for FLS and multidisciplinary projects as per AESG project management standards.
• Meet the timeline set for the generation of all designs, reports and related submission tasks such as client meetings and workshops.
• Keep traceability and version control for all generated designs and technical submittals.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of projects.
• Actively pursue continued professional development through the completion of training modules.
• Engaging in the implementation and maintenance of the IMS and its processes and in achieving expected outputs.
• Conducting all FLS activities in a quality, healthy and safe manner and reporting any observed problems/risks to the concerned head or personnel.

COMPETENCIES

• Leadership / Management skills

Responsible for the day-to-day management and optimisation of their teams' operations and performance.

• Communication / Collaboration

Excellent communication and listening skills. Collaborate on projects, share insights, and coordinate efforts across departments.

• Technical Knowledge / Expertise

Undertake more intricate tasks and projects, applying knowledge to solve practical problems.

• Creativity / Innovation

Staying informed about the latest developments with industry technological advancements.

• Client Focus / Relationship Building

Ability to independently represent the company in a client facing role and manage Client satisfaction.

• Strategic Vision / Planning

Buy-in to corporate and divisional strategy. Ability to assist various divisions in developing business opportunities.

Demonstrated Knowledge Base And Professional Skillset

• Time Management / Planning

Monitor progress and time taken to complete tasks to ensure tasks completion stays on track. Balance the time spent on activities, understanding and prioritising the urgency of tasks.

• Industry Experience / Thought Leadership

Demonstrated industry experience on a wide range of related project types, proven ability to efficiently manage project deadlines.

• Project Management / Operational Delivery

Ability to independently manage the delivery of smaller projects ($50k) in a client facing role. Strong knowledge of technical discipline with experience in executing previous projects to a high level of independence.

• Leadership / Team Management Experience

Commence taking on elements of team management in sub projects. Demonstrable experience in managing a small team of 2 or more, on live projects, or mentoring junior team members / graduates.

• Commercial Acumen / Business Development

Manage commercials on project delivery with support from more senior team members. Assist in creation and delivery of proposals.

• Problem Solving / Decision Making

Coordinating tasks and solving specific problems within the areas of responsibility.

• Employee Focus / Process Compliance

Actively coordinate efforts to enhance employee experience, such as planning and executing recognition programs, conducting surveys, and organising employee well-being initiatives. Identifies external regulations that can impact the organisation.

• Upholding AESG Core Values

Upholding AESG Core Values such as: Honesty, Flexibility, Adaptability, Client-centricity and Collaboration.