Principal Fire Engineer / Consultant

The role

This person will lead the delivery of complex Fire and Life Safety projects and manage a team of 4-7 Fire Engineers. They will develop performance-based fire engineering solutions and support business growth through client engagement across the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.

What you will do

• Develop innovative, performance-based fire engineering solutions
• Lead the delivery of complex Fire & Life Safety (FLS) projects
• Conduct building plan and fire code reviews
• Perform fire engineering analyses and technical report preparation
• Provide oversight for site inspections
• Develop fire protection strategies and alternative compliance solutions
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Support business development and growth initiatives
• Serve as the primary technical lead with design teams and Civil Défense authorities
• Mentor, manage, and develop junior engineers

Required qualifications

• Post Graduate level or higher in Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline
• Chartered Engineer status or progressing towards chartership
• Minimum 13 years of experience in Building Code and Fire & Life Safety (FLS) consulting within a professional consultancy environment
• Established network of clients
• Ability and willingness to support business growth
• Proven Middle East experience in building code consulting, performance-based design, plan reviews, field reviews, and FLS inspections
• Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills
• Commercial awareness

Nice to have

• Fire Engineering degree
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Fire Engineering or equivalent professional certification

Benefits

• Work with market-leading clients on complex and high-profile projects
• Support and mentorship from the leadership team
• Flexibility to balance professional and personal commitments
• Career progression opportunities through a well-defined development framework

About the company

Jensen Hughes is a global leader in fire protection engineering, security, and risk-based fields. The company has been providing expertise in mitigating risks to lives, property, and reputations for over 80 years.