Fire Safety Engineering Lead📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Eram Talent is seeking a Fire Safety Engineering Lead to join our team in the Makkah Region, covering Jeddah and Makkah. This full-time position requires a technical subject matter expert responsible for leading fire and life safety engineering activities, providing technical leadership in design reviews, compliance validation, fire risk assessments, inspections, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role also involves leading and mentoring Fire Safety Engineers, supporting the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) framework, and ensuring strict compliance with Saudi Building Code (SBC), NFPA, International Fire Code (IFC), and KAUST requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery and execution of all fire and life safety engineering activities.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of Fire Safety Engineers.
• Conduct technical reviews and validate compliance in accordance with established procedures and delegated authorities.
• Review fire and life safety designs for new construction, renovations, research facilities, and high-hazard environments.
• Apply and interpret Saudi Building Code (SBC), NFPA, International Fire Code (IFC), and KAUST requirements.
• Perform fire risk assessments and develop risk-based mitigation strategies.
• Oversee fire and life safety inspections, field assessments, system verifications, and incident investigations.
• Provide technical assurance for the inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) of fire protection systems.
• Review fire protection system deficiencies and escalate overdue or high-risk corrective actions.
• Lead or support investigations related to fire incidents, system failures, impairments, and unwanted fire alarms.
• Identify root causes and recommend appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop and deliver fire and life safety training for engineering, operations, emergency response, and other relevant personnel.
• Develop and maintain fire engineering standards, technical procedures, and guidance documents.
• Establish and monitor fire and life safety objectives, metrics, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Analyze performance data, identify trends, and lead technical improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and audit-ready technical, inspection, investigation, and compliance records.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 8+ years of professional experience in fire protection engineering, fire systems engineering, or a closely related field.
• Proven experience leading, supervising, and mentoring technical engineering professionals.

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• Strong practical knowledge of Saudi Building Code (SBC), NFPA, and International Fire Code (IFC).
• Demonstrated experience in fire engineering design reviews and compliance validation.
• Proven experience conducting fire risk assessments and developing effective mitigation strategies.
• Experience with fire protection system inspection, testing, and maintenance activities.
• Experience leading or supporting fire incident investigations and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Strong knowledge of fire and life safety engineering principles and practices.

Preferred Certifications

• Chartered Engineer (CEng), Professional Engineer (PE), or equivalent certification.
• Recognized fire protection or fire safety certifications such as NFPA CFPS, CFPE, CFAITMS, CWBSP, or NICET.

Application Information

Candidates who meet the above qualifications are encouraged to apply for this full-time position with Eram Talent.