Site Engineer - Fire & Life Safety (Limited tenure)

Site Engineer - Fire & Life Safety (Limited tenure)

Company Overview

At Jensen Hughes, we lead with our Purpose + Principles and value our people. Across our global partnership of experts, clients, and communities, we are recognized worldwide for our leadership in fire protection engineering, a legacy of responsibility we have advanced with pride since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related risk management fields — from accessibility consulting, risk and hazard analysis, process safety and forensic investigations to security risk consulting, emergency management and digital innovation. We champion best practices, set industry standards and support communities with innovative solutions, making the world a better place. We believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth fundamentally includes a sustained commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Overview – Role

Jensen Hughes is seeking a Site Engineer, Fire & Life Safety specialized in the on‑site inspection of Mechanical / Electrical systems for a complex Fire & Life Safety Project in the Riyadh region of Saudi Arabia. This role is a 2‑year limited tenure requiring proficiency in site management across all aspects of the Project’s Fire & Life Safety requirements, including review of contractor documentation, passive / active and ventilation fire protection systems, installation, commissioning, inspections and testing.

In this role you will work in line with client expectations and compliance requirements within the agreed project scope while coordinating with the Project Manager and the team members. Expertise related to FLS review of contractor documentation, systems, calculations and reports is key.

This role offers an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Review contractor’s Fire & Life Safety (FLS) packages based on NFPA, SBC codes and GDCD requirements.
• Conduct comprehensive technical review of FLS documentation, including shop drawings, material submittals, method statements for testing, inspections, commissioning and hand‑over of all passive and active fire protection systems.
• Conduct building code analysis and gap analysis as required by contractor’s submissions.
• Assess construction site potential fire safety hazards and occupational health and safety hazards for buildings and facilities under construction supervision.
• Conduct frequent site inspections for all passive and active fire systems with data collection and reporting.
• Conduct testing, commissioning and hand‑over site inspections for all passive and active fire protection systems with data collection and reporting.
• Conduct site survey for occupational health & safety hazards.
• Review and approve contractor’s emergency response procedures.
• Review and approve contractor’s Fire Risk Assessments and emergency evacuation plans.

Requirements and Qualifications

Why you should join Jensen Hughes

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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