Principal Fire Engineer / Consultant - Mechanical and Electrical Fire systems

Jensen Hughes; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Fire Engineer/Consultant to lead fire protection projects across the Middle East. This role involves overseeing the design and implementation of fire safety systems, mentoring a skilled team, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. You will work directly with clients, delivering innovative solutions while maintaining high standards of technical excellence. With a commitment to diversity and professional growth, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. Join a team that values integrity and collaboration while advancing your career in fire protection engineering.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Career advancement opportunities

Support from leadership team

Qualifications

• 12+ years of consultation experience in fire protection systems.
• Strong background in Mechanical and Electrical Fire systems design.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and engineering of fire protection systems for complex projects.
• Mentor a team of 12 fire engineering professionals and guide technical reviews.

Skills

Fire Protection Engineering

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Chartered Engineer (preferably)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Principal Fire Engineer / Consultant - Mechanical and Electrical Fire systems

Company Overview

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

Overview – Role

Jensen Hughes is seeking a Principal Fire Engineer/Consultant for Middle East to work across the projects based in the countries - UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. This strategic growth position calls for an experienced candidate who can work directly with clients and perform their own technical work. While supporting projects across Middle East, this role will be based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The Principal Fire Engineer/Consultant will have a well-rounded background in Mechanical and Electrical Fire systems design, review, and construction inspection along with strong analytical skills and business acumen. In this role you will lead & mentor a Mechanical + Electrical Fire systems design, review, and Construction review team of around 12 team members.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design and engineering of fire protection systems, including sprinkler systems, suppression systems, fire alarms, emergency lighting and infrastructure distribution for complex projects across Middle East.
• Leading, coordinating workload, setting standards for reviews, peer reviewing and guiding the team on technical aspects reviews, both design drawings, shop drawings, along with site inspection, commissioning & testing, witnessing and installation inspections, related to Mechanical and Electrical Fire systems.
• Guide, lead and mentor a team of 12 fire engineering professionals, advising and delivering complex solutions to large construction engineering projects developing fire protection strategies, performance-based design approaches, and alternative solutions to resolve client issues.
• Lead and manage current and future projects ensuring that financial targets of the Project are met and exceeded, developing existing relationships with key clients and delivering fire safety engineering solutions, conducting Mechanical and Electrical Fire systems design, review and construction inspection.
• Provide Technical Solutions to Clients & oversee and peer review the work of Engineering staff, maintaining a high level of professional awareness of technical matters in the fire industry, providing updates and briefings as required.
• Be the drive behind the delivery of technical excellence, team engagement, and the go-to in developing their key clients, excelling at being the all-important first point of call and lead discussions with the design team, Client and Civil Defense authorities.
• Prepare and present technical reports, proposals, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices in fire protection engineering.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering, (preferably Electrical/ Mechanical or related field), ideally working towards becoming a Chartered engineer.
• 12+ years of consultation experience related to Fire Alarms, emergency lighting, sprinklers, suppression systems, fire systems infrastructure distribution, in compliance with local, national, and international codes and standards.
• Working experience in the Middle East region, leading & coordinating workload, setting standards for reviews, conducting peer reviews and guiding the team on technical aspects for reviews, drawings, site inspection, commissioning and testing witnessing and installation inspections.
• Proven experience in leading engineering teams along with proficiency in using engineering software and tools related to fire protection design including AutoCAD and Revit.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and able to present clear and technically sound fire protection engineering strategies and able to undertake work independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills along with strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Why you should join Jensen Hughes

• You will work with market-leading clients and have the backing of a leading international firm.
• You'll have support from the leadership team and given flexibility to work where and when you want.
• Career advancement with an established framework is in place clearly defining expectations, outlining opportunities for promotion.

Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer.