Senior Passive Fire Protection Engineer

Jotun Dekorativ Marketing; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Jotun Academy in-house training

Job summary

Jotun Saudia Co. Ltd. in Riyadh seeks a Senior Passive Fire Protection Engineer to manage and deliver quality fire engineering support for assigned projects, enabling sales to win bids.

The role reports to the Infrastructure Manager and requires coordination with the global Fire Engineering Service team to ensure technical and regulatory compliance. The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil or Structural Engineering with 3–5 years in intumescent fire protection, and must

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Civil / Structural Engineering.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in intumescent fire protection industry.
• Fluency in English—verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prepare fire engineering support for assigned projects.
• Provide timely, high-quality fire engineering services to sales and customers.
• Coordinate with Global Fire Engineering Service team for technical specifications.
• Assist sales in technical discussions to respond to customer needs.
• Provide project analyses to support bids and customer discussions.
• Prepare plan and markup drawings applying structural and fire engineering principles.

Skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical / Civil / Structural Engineering

Job description

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

The Senior Passive Fire Protection Engineer, will be responsible for managing and preparing, providing quality fire engineering support independently on assigned projects that will enable the sales to secure the projects. Certain defined project types shall be quality-checked by Senior Engineer or Fire Engineering Service Manager. The position is based in Riyadh and reports to the Infrastructure Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for project take off/estimation for assigned Steel master and Jotachar enquiry projects on a daily basis for both hydrocarbon & cellulosic projects.
• Responsible for providing timely return of Fire Engineering services at the required quality of assigned cellulosic and hydrocarbon projects to sales and external customers.
• Coordinate with the Global Fire Engineering Service team for all the technical specifications of Steel master and Jotachar products to the Jotun sales network, ensuring technical and regulatory compliance will be followed.
• To assists sales in technical discussions to respond to customer needs and to position Jotun as preferred supplier.
• Provide support to sales account responsible for winning projects by giving quick and proper analysis of the project and competition and assisting in discussions with customers.
• Preparation of Plan swift marked up drawings as and when required by project/ customers and experienced in implementing structural and fire engineering principles.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Civil / Structural Engineering.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in the field of intumescent fire protection industry.
• Fluency in English - both verbal and written.
• Trained in implementing structural and fire engineering principles.
• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Personal Qualities

• Uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities and allocates resources effectively.
• Creates a stable and re-assuring work atmosphere; supports and encourages team in difficult times; is firm and reliable.
• Demonstrates specialist knowledge and expertise in own area; participates in continuous professional development.
• Communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively.
• Co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals.
• Is aware of own strengths and limitations and pursues learning and career development opportunities.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.
• Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies.
• Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores.
• A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self.
• A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Company: Jotun Saudia Co. Ltd.
• Contract Type: Regular
• Time Type: Full time
• CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy): 29.09.2026

WHO WE ARE

Jotun's story in the MEIA region (Middle East, India and Africa) began in 1962, and has grown to include 18 legal entities committed to achieving success and growth of the Jotun Group. Throughout our history, we have focused on providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness. Jotun Saudia Co. Ltd., established in 1984, is one of the key markets within the MEIA region. With 2 production facilities, 5 warehouses and more than 450 employees, we aim to further strengthen Jotun's position in Saudi Arabia through ambitious market growth plans that focus on innovation, efficiency and profitability. Visit our Career Page to know more about life at Jotun. Jotun's company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination. If you are applying to a position and require any additional support in the interview process, please let us know how we can accommodate this. Jotun is one of the worlds leading manufacturers of decorative paints, marine, protective, and powder coatings. The Group has 68 companies and 40 production facilities globally, and over 10 933 employees. Jotun products are available in more than 100 countries through own subsidiaries, joint ventures, branch offices, dealers and distributors. The Jotun Group's sales in 2025 was NOK 34.3 billion. The Jotun Group is organised into four segments and five geographical regions, and has its head office in Sandefjord, Norway. Find out what life at Jotun is like. Meet some of your colleagues and get a feeling for the company culture. Jotun believes that paints and coatings play a key role in a sustainable future. We strive to act responsibly in everything we do, and protect property with a minimum environmental impact. We embrace responsibility for our employees and the societies where we operate. With a strong corporate culture and sound values, we create a safe, diverse and inclusive workplace where people can grow. In addition, Jotun strives to make a positive impact through community initiatives and collaboration.