Senior Fire And Life Safety Engineer

V3international; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Senior Fire and Life Safety Engineer to join their dynamic team in Riyadh. This role presents a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual with a solid background in fire safety engineering. You will be responsible for conducting occupancy load analyses, reviewing architectural layouts for compliance, and ensuring adherence to international standards. Collaborating with specialists, you will lead projects and tackle complex fire safety challenges, making a significant impact in various sectors, including residential and commercial. If you are passionate about safety and compliance, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Life Safety reviews.
• Strong technical knowledge of life safety requirements across various sectors.

Responsibilities

• Perform occupancy load analysis and fire separation calculations.
• Review architectural layouts for compliance with SBC codes.
• Prepare and review FLS strategy reports in line with SBC FLS code.

Skills

Fire Safety Engineering

Life Safety Requirements

Fire Protection Systems

Fire Alarm Systems

Technical Knowledge

IT Skills

Education

BSc in Fire Safety Engineering

MSc in Fire Safety Engineering

BEng in Architecture Engineering

MEng in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Word Processing Software

Spreadsheet Software

Presentation Software

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Fire and Life Safety Engineer (Life Safety Background) to join our team and work alongside our other specialist disciplines based in our Riyadh office. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated Fire and Life Safety Engineer seeking a challenging role within a professional company with a specialized service offering.

Responsibilities:

• Perform Occupancy load analysis, Fire Separation, Travel distance calculation, define construction elements, fire access road, etc.
• Independently review architectural layouts for compliance with SBC-201/801 codes.
• Ensure familiarity with SBC, NFPA 101, NFPA 5000, IBC, and FLS-related international standards.
• Prepare and review of FLS strategy report in line with the SBC FLS code.
• Coordinate and collaborate internally with Fire and Life Safety engineers to discuss, assist, and resolve the FLS issues, ensuring compliance with SBC FLS Codes.
• Lead tasks on projects and report to the Manager.

Requirements:

• A BSc (BEng) or MSc (MEng) in Fire Safety Engineering / Architecture Engineering/Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong technical knowledge of Life safety requirements for residential, commercial, stadiums, amusement parks, and hotel sectors.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Life Safety reviews. Knowledge of Fire Protection, Fire Alarm systems, and other disciplines is an advantage.
• CFPS Certification (Desirable)
• Proficiency in IT skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and various presentation software.
• Willingness to relocate, if required.
• Must be SCE Certified (Professional or Consultant).
• Must have a Valid and Transferable Iqama (if non-Saudi).