Fire and Life Safety Consultant / Engineer

Fire and Life Safety Consultant / Engineer

Alkhubar, Eastern, Saudi Arabia; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Company Overview Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering – a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields – from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more.

Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient.

At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization.

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Overview – Role The

Fire and Life Safety

Consultant

will be a professional in the field of Fire Protection and Life Safety consulting with demonstrable experience in the design, construction and testing / commissioning phases of modern active fire protection systems. Based in Khobar / Riyadh, this role will be responsible for supporting a wide range of projects across the Middle East.

This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment and advance your career within a supportive and diverse team.

A verifiable and demonstrated knowledge of design practices and approvals in the Middle East for Building Code and Life Safety requirements is a key requisite for this role. This also extends to the ability to engage and liaise with regulatory and approving authorities at various stages of design, construction and handover of projects.

Key Responsibilities

Preparation and presentation of technical reports, assessments and design review cycles.

Life safety layout review and calculations including egress calculations.

Reviewing relevant submission packs for compliance with regulatory requirements, including Building Code reviews and analyses.

Planning and helping perform site surveys to inspect and evaluate building features and systems.

Planning resource and directing engineering activities for projects directly administered by the Engineer.

Requirements and Qualifications

An accredited bachelor’s degree in fire protection, or related engineering field.

9+ years of relevant Fire & Life Safety experience.

Excellent report writing, MS Office and interpersonal skills.

Ability to present clear and technically sound engineering strategies, assessment review results with excellent written and spoken communication skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team, rise to professional challenges, and endeavour to be an integral part of the long-term growth of Jensen Hughes in the Middle East.

Have the ability and desire to lead projects to help deliver the desired goals (completion of the project) on time and within budget.

Be ready to travel within the Middle East (KSA predominantly) as required, to meet projects requirements.

Why you should join Jensen Hughes

You will work on exciting, challenging and at times groundbreaking designs and projects with market-leading clients whilst having the backing of a leading international firm.

There is continued support from the leadership team with a measured and flexible approach to carrying out day to day activities.

Career advancement with an established framework is in place – clearly defining expectations and outlining opportunities for advancement.

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Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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