Fire Protection Engineer

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

Your new role, what's involved?

• Establish and govern fire protection system guidelines and best practices for all projects within the PMO, ensuring that fire safety measures are consistently applied throughout the project lifecycle
• Assist in verifying compliance with implementing and developing safety assurance systems, fire prevention systems, and emergency response plans
• Develop and implement fire protection strategies across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with organizational fire safety standards and regulatory requirements
• Ensure consistent compliance with fire protection codes and regulations, such as NFPA standards and local fire safety regulations, across the project portfolio managed by the PMO
• Provide expert guidance to project managers and design teams on fire suppression systems and fire safety measures, ensuring that fire protection is a key component of project planning and execution
• Oversee the standardization and integration of fire protection systems (sprinklers, alarms, extinguishers) across multiple projects to ensure consistency and efficiency in fire safety measures
• Conduct portfolio-wide fire risk assessments, identifying potential fire hazards across various projects and providing mitigation strategies to reduce risk Analyze fire behavior and dynamics for different project environments, applying fire engineering principles to support performance-based fire safety designs where prescriptive codes may not apply
• Create and maintain fire protection plans and specifications for PMO-managed projects, ensuring compliance with fire codes and organizational fire safety policies
• Collaborate with project managers, architects, and engineers across the portfolio, ensuring fire protection designs are consistently incorporated into the overall project design and construction phases Communicate regularly with regulatory authorities and fire departments, ensuring that fire protection measures across all projects meet legal and safety standards
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of fire protection systems across projects, ensuring consistency, functionality, and adherence to fire safety protocols during testing and commissioning phases Manage the fire protection budget across multiple projects, ensuring cost-effective solutions are applied while maintaining high safety and compliance standards
• Standardize the use of fire-resistant materials and construction techniques across projects within the PMO, ensuring all fire protection measures align with organizational and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate with the health, safety, and environment (HSE) team to integrate fire protection measures with broader safety and risk management strategies across the project portfolio
• Provide training and resources to project managers and relevant staff on fire protection systems and safety protocols to ensure consistency and preparedness across projects
• Conduct post-implementation audits and inspections of fire protection systems, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring that fire safety measures meet evolving best practices and technology advancements
  
  

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

• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or other relevant discipline from a recognized university
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in Fire Protection
• Strong knowledge of Fire design processes and procedures
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Ability to manage budgets, schedules, and resources effectively
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Familiarity with local regulations and industry standards related to design and construction
  
  

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.