Lead Engineer – Firefighting & Fire Alarm at Tawzef for Recruitment & HR Consultancy

Cairo, Cairo, Egypt -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Firefighting Systems, Fire Alarm and Detection Systems, Hydraulic Calculations, NFPA Standards, Team Leadership, Project Management, Design Review, Stakeholder Management, Value Engineering, Technical Specifications, Bills of Quantities, Regulatory Compliance

Industry

Human Resources Services

Description

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of design engineers and draftsmen specializing in fire protection and fire alarm systems. Manage and oversee design activities across multiple projects, ensuring quality, accuracy, and timely delivery. Establish and maintain design quality standards and ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations, including NFPA, SEC, HCIS, SAF, and SWCC requirements. Allocate resources effectively, prioritize workloads, and monitor team performance to meet project deadlines. Review and approve fire protection system designs, hydraulic calculations, technical specifications, and Bills of Quantities (BOQs) before client submission. Ensure the accurate and timely handover of completed design packages to project execution teams. Coordinate with internal stakeholders, clients, consultants, and regulatory authorities to ensure project success. Identify and implement design improvements, best practices, and value engineering opportunities. Support business objectives by ensuring commercially viable and technically sound design solutions. Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline. Minimum 5 years of experience in fire protection system design. At least 2 years of experience in a supervisory, team lead, or management role. Proven experience managing design teams and handling multiple projects simultaneously. Strong expertise in: Firefighting systems (sprinkler, hydrant, hose reel, and suppression systems) Fire alarm and detection systems Hydraulic calculations and system design NFPA standards and local regulatory requirements Proficiency in relevant design software and engineering tools. Strong leadership and team management abilities. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong problem-solving, planning, and organizational capabilities. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of design engineers to deliver high-quality fire protection and alarm system designs. Oversee project activities, ensure compliance with international and local codes, and coordinate with clients and regulatory authorities.