Consultant - Fire & Life Safety

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Design Oversight: Assist in providing technical input and consultation on fire and life safety systems, including fire detection and alarm systems, water-based suppression systems, clean agent extinguishing systems, smoke control systems, and passive fire protection systems for complex projects. Prepare and support design submissions, calculations, and Fire & Life Safety Strategy reports in coordination with senior engineers. Maintain high standards of quality, accuracy, and professional communication across all deliverables.
• Compliance & Inspection: Support verification that designs and installations comply with applicable Saudi and international fire and life safety codes and standards. Assist with audits, site inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Risk Management: Support fire risk assessments and hazard analyses, and contribute to the development of mitigation strategies for complex and high-profile projects.
• Testing & Commissioning: Assist with integrated testing and commissioning of fire and life safety systems to ensure compliance with regulatory, client, and design requirements.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Coordinate with architects, contractors, clients, and relevant government authorities to support smooth project delivery and effective stakeholder engagement.
• Team Development: Mentor and guide junior and graduate consultants. Promote knowledge sharing, innovation, and best practice in fire safety engineering. Participate in training programmes, technical workshops, and continuous professional development activities.
• Business Development: Contribute to bid submissions and proposals, attend client meetings, and support the representation of WSP at industry and client events.
• Thought Leadership: Support the profile of WSP’s Fire & Life Safety team through involvement in conferences, technical publications, and professional forums.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or related technical field (Fire Protection, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Architecture or related field).
• 4-7 years of experience in fire life safety/protection engineering consulting.
• Knowledge of UAE building codes, international codes, and standards (SBC, IBC, NFPA, BS, and others).
• Experience in fire protection design, fire detection and alarm systems, smoke control systems, risk assessments, and compliance audits.
• Effective communication and leadership skills.
• Pursuing professional license and/or certifications in fire protection (PE, CEng, CFPS or equivalent) are highly desirable.