Senior Consultant - Fire & Life Safety📣 Job Ad

About the Role

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a Senior Consultant specializing in Fire & Life Safety to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This leadership role involves providing consultations on fire protection and life safety systems for large-scale projects across the region. The position requires developing comprehensive fire and life safety strategies and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead consultations and provide expert advice on the design 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.
• Maintain a high standard of quality for all deliverables and communications within the Fire & Life Safety discipline.
• Ensure designs and installations comply with Saudi and relevant international codes and standards.
• Conduct audits and inspections to verify compliance and identify potential risks.
• Lead fire risk assessments and hazard analyses to identify and mitigate potential threats.
• Develop mitigation strategies for identified risks, particularly for high-profile and complex projects.
• Oversee and lead the integrated testing and commissioning of fire and life safety systems.
• Engage with clients, offering expert advice, fostering relationships, and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Collaborate with architects, stakeholders, contractors, and government authorities for project delivery.
• Mentor and guide junior and graduate consultants, promoting professional development and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to the growth of the Fire & Life Safety business through proposal development and client meetings.
• Enhance the profile of WSP's Fire & Life Safety team through participation in conferences and professional forums.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field, such as Fire Protection, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Architecture.
• 8 to 10 years of progressive experience in fire life safety/protection engineering consulting.
• Strong knowledge of the Saudi Building Code (SBC 201 and SBC 801), and international codes and standards including those from the UAE, IBC, NFPA, and BS.
• Expertise in fire protection design principles, fire detection and alarm systems, smoke control systems, conducting risk assessments, and performing compliance audits.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to lead teams and engage with diverse stakeholders.

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
• Fire Risk Assessments
• Hazard Analyses
• Testing and Commissioning
• Compliance Audits
• Client Engagement
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Team Development
• Business Development
• Thought Leadership
• Communication
• Leadership

Work Location and Experience

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires 5-10 years of relevant experience in fire and life safety consulting.