PR Eng Fire Engineer

Network Finance; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance in Gauteng requires a Senior Fire Engineer to lead fire engineering projects from concept through construction and handover. You will develop performance-based fire engineering solutions for complex developments and design fire detection, suppression and smoke management systems.

You will conduct fire risk assessments, evacuation modelling and compliance reviews, liaise with local authorities and stakeholders to secure approvals, and prepare technical reports and specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in engineering with fire specialization.
• Professional registration as Pr Eng or equivalent is preferred.
• Extensive experience in fire engineering design and consulting.

Responsibilities

• Lead fire engineering projects from concept through construction and handover.
• Develop performance-based fire engineering solutions for complex developments.
• Design fire detection, suppression and smoke management systems.
• Conduct fire risk assessments, evacuation modelling and compliance reviews.
• Liaise with authorities and stakeholders to secure approvals.
• Prepare fire engineering reports, specifications and documentation.
• Review designs for fire safety compliance.
• Provide guidance on passive and active fire protection systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and oversee QA processes.
• Participate in business development and client relationship activities.

Skills

Fire engineering design

Building services consulting

Fire regulations knowledge

Client-facing

Project leadership

Education

BEng Mechanical Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer (Pr Eng)

Job description

Education:

• BEng Mechanical Engineering


• Registered Professional Engineer (Pr Eng)

Job Experience & Skills Required:

• Extensive fire engineering design experience


• Experience in building services consulting


• Knowledge of local and international fire regulations


• Strong client-facing and project leadership capabilities

Duties:

• Lead fire engineering projects from concept through construction and final handover.


• Develop performance-based fire engineering solutions for complex developments.


• Design fire detection, suppression and smoke management systems.


• Conduct fire risk assessments, evacuation modelling and compliance reviews.
• Liaise with local authorities, fire departments and stakeholders to secure approvals.


• Prepare fire engineering reports, specifications and technical documentation.


• Review architectural and mechanical designs for fire safety compliance.


• Provide specialist guidance on passive and active fire protection systems.


• Mentor junior engineers and oversee technical quality assurance processes.


• Participate in business development and client relationship management activities.