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About the Role

SJ Group, a globally recognized leader in urban, infrastructure, and managed services consulting, is seeking a Senior Fire & Life Safety Engineer for the JEDCO Project in Jeddah. This pivotal role will serve as a key technical lead, responsible for the comprehensive Fire & Life Safety design and ensuring strict adherence to all relevant regulations for large-scale mixed-use and urban development projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the entire Fire & Life Safety design process from conceptualization through to project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with the Saudi Building Code (SBC), Civil Defense regulations, NFPA standards, and all other applicable codes and standards.
• Act as the primary FLS point of contact, managing communications and coordination with clients, regulatory authorities, and project stakeholders.
• Coordinate FLS requirements and integrate them across architectural, MEP, structural, and infrastructure design teams.
• Review and approve FLS strategies, technical reports, and all design deliverables.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the project's engineering teams.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline is required. A Master's degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 20 years of progressive experience in Fire & Life Safety engineering is essential.
• Demonstrated success in delivering large-scale projects within Saudi Arabia, with a preference for candidates who have prior experience in Jeddah.
• Extensive and proven experience working directly with Saudi Civil Defense and other local regulatory authorities.
• A strong track record in senior or lead FLS roles on complex development projects.

Required Skills

• Expert knowledge of Fire & Life Safety systems and fundamental engineering principles.
• Comprehensive understanding of the Saudi Building Code (SBC), NFPA standards, Civil Defense requirements, and other international fire codes.
• Exceptional multidisciplinary coordination and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams effectively and manage design reviews and approval processes.

Project Details

This full-time position is based in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, as part of the JEDCO Project. The role requires a minimum of 20 years of relevant experience in Fire & Life Safety engineering.