Senior Fire & Life Safety Consultant – Lead & Deliver

WSP in the Middle East; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the Middle East seeks a Senior Consultant – Fire & Life Safety in Riyadh to lead fire protection and life safety strategies for major regional projects. You will guide design, compliance, risk assessment, and client engagement to ensure conformance with SBC 201/801 and international standards.

Responsibilities include team mentorship, business development, and thought leadership to raise WSP’s profile in fire safety across Saudi Arabia and the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in fire life safety engineering consulting.
• Strong knowledge of SBC 201 and SBC 801 and international codes.
• Experience leading teams and engaging clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead design oversight for fire and life safety systems on large projects.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi and international codes and standards.
• Lead risk assessments and mitigation planning for high-profile projects.
• Oversee testing and commissioning of fire protection systems to meet requirements.
• Engage with clients and coordinate with stakeholders for smooth delivery.
• Mentor and develop junior staff to raise practice standards.

Skills

Leadership

Client engagement

Fire protection design

Code compliance

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

WSP in the Middle East seeks a Senior Consultant – Fire & Life Safety in Riyadh to lead fire protection and life safety strategies for major regional projects. You will guide design, compliance, risk assessment, and client engagement to ensure conformance with SBC 201/801 and international standards.

Responsibilities include team mentorship, business development, and thought leadership to raise WSP’s profile in fire safety across Saudi Arabia and the region.