Senior 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 Senior Fire and Life Safety Consultant to join their dynamic team in Khobar. This role involves engaging in the design, construction, and testing of modern fire protection systems across various projects in the Middle East. The ideal candidate will possess over a decade of experience in fire safety, showcasing strong report writing and communication skills. This position not only offers a chance to work in a fast-paced environment but also emphasizes career advancement within a supportive and diverse team dedicated to excellence in fire safety consulting.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant Fire & Life Safety experience required.
• Ability to present clear engineering strategies and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present technical reports and design reviews.
• Conduct life safety layout reviews and egress calculations.

Skills

Report Writing

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Protection

Related Engineering Field Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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 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.
• 10+ 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.
• Demonstrate clear commitment to developing less experienced engineers in the team through mentorship and on-the-job learning.