Senior Fire Engineer

Job Title: Senior Fire Engineer

Location: Dubai, UAE

Salary: 35k - 40k dirhams/month

Opportunity:

We are currently seeking a Senior Fire Engineer for our client in Dubai to join their team of fire safety consultants. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a variety of projects and assist in the development of the team. You will work in a creative, innovative, and multicultural environment alongside motivated professionals.

Our client will sponsor you and your family's VISAs!

Role:

• As a key member of the project team, you will manage junior engineers and collaborate with colleagues across different disciplines.
• The role involves implementing fire engineering solutions and strategies across a diverse range of projects, from conceptual planning to detailed design and implementation.
• Travel within the Gulf region may be required to support project needs.
• You will have the opportunity to participate in training, development programs, and industry events to enhance your skills and expertise.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in fire safety engineering or other 'fire' related degree is required.
• Chartered status with a relevant institution or close to attaining it, is required.
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in a consultancy or similar environment.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Be familiar with RIBA stages of design or other design frameworks and understand the total fire concept: from the client brief through to construction and operation, the fire engineering challenges relevant to different design stages and the level/type of fire engineering input required to progress the design and contribute to completion.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering fire engineered solutions with a strong understanding of industry codes and standards.
• A proven track record of gaining agreement for prescriptive and performance based design solutions from approving authorities is essential.
• Proven ability to manage projects, including financial performance and client relations.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and support junior engineers.
• Experience in business development activities and establishing a network of clients and colleagues.
• Aviation project experience and knowledge of IBC/NFPA codes and standards would be a benefit but not essential.

Join Us:

Be part of a dynamic team where you can make a significant impact in a collaborative and innovative environment. Grow your career with our client and contribute to shaping the future of fire engineering. Apply now and we'll get back to you shortly!