Consultant / Senior Consultant – Fire & Life Safety
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About the Role
WSP in the Middle East is hiring a Consultant / Senior Consultant for Fire & Life Safety in the UAE. You will develop fire and life safety strategies, conduct technical reviews, and ensure compliance with local and international codes.
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Responsibilities
- Provide technical input and consultation on fire and life safety systems for complex projects
- Prepare design submissions, calculations, and Fire & Life Safety Strategy reports
- Support verification of designs and installations compliance with Saudi and international codes
- Assist with audits, site inspections, and compliance reviews
- Support fire risk assessments and hazard analyses, and develop mitigation strategies
- Assist with integrated testing and commissioning of fire and life safety systems
- Coordinate with architects, contractors, clients, and government authorities
- Mentor and guide junior and graduate consultants
- Contribute to bid submissions and proposals
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering, or related discipline
- 8 years of experience in fire life safety/protection engineering consulting
- Knowledge of UAE building codes, international codes, and standards (SBC, IBC, NFPA, BS)
- Experience in fire protection design, fire detection and alarm systems, smoke control systems, risk assessments, and compliance audits
- Effective communication and leadership skills
- Pursuing professional license/certifications (PE, CEng, CFPS) are highly desirable
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Job Description
- WSP in the Middle East is seeking a Consultant / Senior Consultant – Fire & Life Safety to join the team in the UAE.
- The role involves providing Fire & Life Safety consultancy services for complex and large scale projects across the region.
Responsibilities
- Assist in providing technical input on fire and life safety systems.
- Prepare design submissions, calculations, and Fire & Life Safety Strategy reports.
- Support verification of designs and installations compliance with codes.
- Assist with audits, site inspections, and compliance reviews.
- Support fire risk assessments and hazard analyses.
- Assist with integrated testing and commissioning of fire and life safety systems.
- Coordinate with architects, contractors, clients, and government authorities.
- Mentor and guide junior and graduate consultants.
- Contribute to bid submissions and proposals.
- Support the profile of WSP’s Fire & Life Safety team through conferences and publications.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering, or related discipline.
- Pursuing professional license/certifications (PE, CEng, CFPS) are highly desirable.
- 8 years of experience in fire life safety/protection engineering consulting.
- Knowledge of UAE building codes, international codes, and standards (SBC, IBC, NFPA, BS).
- Experience in fire protection design, fire detection and alarm systems, smoke control systems, risk assessments, and compliance audits.
- Effective communication and leadership skills.
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