EXPERIENCE

• Ideally, the candidate would have not less than 15 years’ experience in a fire life and safety
• Engineering role covering buildings, tunnels, and master planning fire life safety.
• Proven track record in Fire Protection Systems strategy and design.
• Knowledge and understanding of smoke modelling, and fire evacuation strategies.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Engineering (or equivalent).
• Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) from NFPA.
• Certified Fire Plan Examiner (CFPE) from NFPA.
• Must have a strong working knowledge of various fire standards and codes including: NFPA Codes such as and not limited to NFPA 1, NFPA 101, NFPA 5000, NFPA 12, 13, NFPA 70& NFPA 72.
• UAE Fire Life Safety Code of Practice.
• Saudi Building Code-General - SBC 201.
• Saudi Building Code for Fire Protection - SBC 801.

The responsibilities of the Principal Fire Life Safety Engineer include the following:

• Manage building projects (with respect to fire life and safety) from concept design through to completion and handover.
• The application of codes and standards to FLS and loss prevention.
• Carry our risk assessments with respect to fire safety, fire egress points and travel distances and work collaboratively to mitigate such risks.
• Review the Architectural drawings in terms of FLS requirements.
• Collaborate with architects, consultants, and project teams.
• Knowledge of CFD smoke modelling particularly in underground buildings.
• Develop performance-based fire engineering strategies.