Senior Consultant- Fire & Life Safety

WSP in the Middle East; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Consultant in Fire & Life Safety to join their team in Riyadh. This role involves leading the design of fire protection systems, conducting inspections, and performing risk assessments on key projects. You will collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure compliance with local and international standards, particularly the Saudi Building Code. If you have a strong background in fire safety engineering and excellent communication skills, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Medical coverage

Generous annual leave

Paid professional subscriptions

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in fire life safety engineering.
• Strong knowledge of the Saudi Building Code (SBC 201 and 801).
• Certifications such as CFPS or similar are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of fire protection systems.
• Conduct fire risk assessments and hazard analyses.
• Oversee testing and commissioning of fire safety systems.

Skills

Fire Protection Design

Risk Assessment

Fire Alarm Design

Stakeholder Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!

Think bigger scale. Think higher profile. Think ground-breaking. Join WSP, and you'll be at the heart of a team of international experts all dedicated to growing and sharing their expertise, and working on projects that transform society for all of us.

WSP in the Middle East is looking for a Senior Consultant - Fire & Life Safety to join us in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

As a Senior Engineer in Fire Life and Safety, you will lead the design of fire protection systems, conduct inspections, and perform risk assessments for key projects. You will collaborate with clients, architects, and stakeholders to ensure compliance with local and international standards. A strong understanding of the Saudi Building Code, especially SBC 201 and SBC 801, is essential.

Your role involves:

• Fire Life Safety Design: Lead the design and implementation of fire protection systems, including fire alarm systems, fire suppression, and fire stopping systems for various building types (commercial, residential, industrial).
• Fire Protection Design & Inspection: Oversee fire protection design activities, ensure compliance with relevant codes, and conduct site inspections to assess system performance.
• Fire Alarm Design & Inspection: Design fire alarm systems that meet safety standards and ensure their effective integration into building designs. Conduct inspections during design and construction phases.
• Fire Stopping Inspection/Audit: Manage fire stopping audits and inspections to ensure compliance with fire safety requirements.
• Risk Assessment: Perform fire risk assessments and hazard analyses, identifying hazards and proposing mitigation strategies.
• Integrated Testing & Commissioning: Oversee testing and commissioning of fire safety systems to meet design and regulatory standards.
• Stakeholder Communication: Liaise with clients, architects, contractors, and stakeholders for effective communication throughout projects.
• Client Care & Engagement: Provide excellent client service, understanding their needs and addressing concerns professionally.
• Leadership & Initiative: Lead fire safety aspects during design and delivery, addressing challenges proactively and proposing innovative solutions.
• Knowledge Sharing & Team Leadership: Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in fire safety standards and codes.
• Business Development Support: Assist in creating proposals, attending client meetings, and contributing to presentations or conferences.
• Raising Team Profile: Represent the team at industry events to enhance visibility and thought leadership.

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil engineering, or related field.
• 8-10 years of experience in fire life safety engineering.
• Strong knowledge of the Saudi Building Code (SBC 201 and 801) and international standards.
• Expertise in fire protection, alarm design, and risk assessments.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Certifications such as CFPS or similar are a plus.

What’s in it for you?

At WSP, we value work-life balance and support flexible working arrangements such as remote work, part-time options, or flexible hours. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, generous annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.

Join us and be part of a friendly, inclusive culture that respects and values diverse backgrounds and experiences. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion, or family status. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Apply now and be the future of WSP!