Graduate Fire Engineer📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Buro Happold is seeking a Graduate Fire Engineer to join its team in Riyadh. This full-time position is designed for individuals with 0-1 years of professional experience. The role offers an opportunity to develop technical expertise within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, contributing to high-profile regional and international projects. Fire engineering at Buro Happold focuses on delivering innovative, performance-based solutions that balance life safety, design ambition, and regulatory compliance, with exposure across the full building lifecycle from concept through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of infrastructure projects, water supply systems, and drainage networks.
• Support the development of fire safety strategies and engineering solutions across a range of projects.
• Assist in applying local and international fire codes, standards, and performance-based design approaches.
• Perform fire engineering calculations, including smoke modeling and evacuation analysis, utilizing both hand calculations and advanced simulation tools.
• Contribute to the selection and integration of fire protection systems, such as detection and suppression systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams to ensure coordinated and effective design solutions.
• Participate in technical discussions and presentations with clients and stakeholders.
• Support coordination with local authorities and regulatory bodies in Saudi Arabia.
• Attend site visits to review the implementation of fire engineering strategies.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates for this role should be motivated Graduate Fire Engineers. The position requires 0-1 years of professional experience. Applicants should be prepared to work on complex projects and contribute to a collaborative environment.

About Buro Happold

Buro Happold operates with a clear strategic plan, a strong learning culture, and an entrepreneurial mindset. The firm is committed to sustainability, equity, social, and performance outcomes, aiming to make a tangible impact and leave a lasting legacy. The practice values working on complex projects with diverse clients and offers career development opportunities within an inclusive environment.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to apply knowledge and expertise within a respected consultancy.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• An attractive salary and benefits package.
• A strong commitment to continuous professional development, with learning and development programs available at all career stages.
• Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions.
• An international culture that provides exposure to diverse projects and experiences.

Diversity and Inclusion

Buro Happold supports flexible working patterns to help employees achieve work-life balance. The firm values diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds, and experiences, recognizing these as key to its project portfolio. Efforts are made to address the lack of representation of marginalized groups in the built environment. Candidates requiring adjustments to the application process are encouraged to contact r@************************* for support.