Fire Life Safety Engineer

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WSP Middle East is looking for an experienced FLS Engineer to join our team in Riyadh, KSA.

Your new role, what's involved?

• Oversee processes, procedures and design completeness to meet with the requirements of the relevant building codes
• Experience undertaking onsite inspections of projects under constructions to ensure the fire strategy is adopted within the construction project life cycle
• Arrange and present projects to approving authorities to demonstrate compliance to standards
• Undertaking material submittals and shop drawing reviews for both architectural and fire protection requirements, clearly communicating the requirements to the project team
• Lead multidisciplinary projects, incorporating the requirements within the design via other disciplines
• Able to understand and interpret CFD modelling results (1D and 3D)
• Able to develop fire strategy report to an exceptional standard. Articulate performance-based design solutions to the project team and document within reports with knowledge of performance-based design codes such as International Fire Engineering Guidelines (IFEG) and Society of Fire Protection Engineering Guide (SFPE)
• Able to undertake reviews of proposed designs in BIM, utilising appropriate software such as Autodesk Construction Cloud and Revit
• Mentor and support junior staff
• Able to communicate efficiently design requirement in a timely manner with the multidisciplinary design team
• Able to work on multiple projects at the same time
• Ensure compliance to QMS policies and procedures
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organisation, internally and externally
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing, in English and Arabic is a plus
  
  

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Degree in Fire Safety Engineering from an accredited education establishment
• Ideal candidate would have or be in progress of obtaining Chartered or Professional Engineering qualification.
• 10 years' experience in the field of fire and life safety engineering
• Experienced in PMC/PMO
• Experience of MS Office Suite of Applications.
• Previous experience delivering projects in BIM
• Able to use AutoCAD and Bluebeam
• Communication skill, written and verbal is critical
• Excellent report writing skills
• Ability to understand multiple code requirements, communicate these and integrate into a design
• Ability to present complex designs to clients and AHJs
• Excellent liaison skills with authorities
• Good knowledge of the Saudi Building Code, NFPA standards and International. Code Council (ICC) codes
• Excellent presentation skills
  
  

What's in it for you?

WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services consulting firms. Dedicated to our local communities, and propelled by international expertise, we are technical experts and strategic advisors, working together to solve some of the most complex challenges.

Here at WSP, we greatly value your work-life balance, and your requirements for flexibility. Work is only one part of our lives, and making time for other things is important, be that our families, our friends, or ourselves.

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers first class medical cover, generous annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.

Be you, be happy – we strive to maintain a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximises the contribution every individual can bring to WSP. We recognize the value of working with diverse teams of varying backgrounds and experiences, and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates of all backgrounds.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.