Principal Consultant - Fire & Life Safety📣 Job Ad

About the Role

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a highly experienced Principal Consultant in Fire & Life Safety (F&LS) to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In this leadership position, you will provide expert consultation on fire protection and life safety systems for large-scale projects across the region. Your role will involve developing comprehensive fire and life safety strategies, cultivating strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, and ensuring adherence to relevant codes and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic technical and managerial leadership for fire and life safety projects throughout the region.
• Consult on the selection and integration of fire and life safety systems, including fire detection and alarm systems, water-based suppression systems, clean agent extinguishing systems, smoke control systems, and passive fire protection systems for complex projects, maintaining a high standard of quality in deliverables and communications.
• Ensure that all designs and installations strictly comply with Saudi and international codes and standards, and conduct necessary audits and inspections to verify compliance.
• Direct comprehensive fire risk assessments and hazard analyses, developing effective mitigation strategies for high-profile projects.
• Oversee the integrated testing and commissioning of fire and life safety systems to ensure they meet all regulatory and design requirements.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, providing expert advice and ensuring a high level of client satisfaction.
• Collaborate effectively with architects, stakeholders, contractors, and government authorities to facilitate smooth project delivery.
• Mentor and guide senior and junior consultants, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and innovation in fire safety practices.
• Support business development initiatives by contributing to proposals, attending client meetings, and representing WSP at industry events.
• Enhance the profile of WSP’s Fire & Life Safety team through active participation in conferences, publications, and professional forums, acting as a thought leader in the field.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field, such as Fire Protection, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Architecture.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in fire and life safety/protection engineering consulting.
• At least 5 years of experience in a leadership role within the fire and life safety sector.
• In-depth knowledge of the Saudi Building Code (SBC 201 and SBC 801), alongside a strong understanding of international codes and standards including UAE, IBC, NFPA, and BS.
• Demonstrated expertise in fire protection design, fire detection and alarm systems, smoke control systems, conducting risk assessments, and performing compliance audits.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client management skills.
• Professional licenses and/or certifications in fire protection, such as PE, CEng, CFPS, or equivalent, are highly desirable.

Required Skills

• Fire Protection Systems
• Life Safety Systems
• Fire Detection and Alarm Systems
• Water-based Suppression Systems
• Clean Agent Extinguishing Systems
• Smoke Control Systems
• Passive Fire Protection Systems
• Risk Assessments
• Compliance Audits
• Testing and Commissioning
• Client Management
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Leadership
• Communication
• Business Development

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves working on diverse, large-scale projects across the region, requiring strategic technical and managerial leadership.