Senior Fire and Life Safety Consultant / Engineer
Company Overview
Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering – a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields – from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more. Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient. At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization. Our wide range of Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they're passionate about. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together.
Job Overview
The Senior Fire & Life Safety Consultant, Qatar requires a highly motivated and experienced individual with strong analytical and creative thinking skills to manage diverse projects workload across ME. This will be a client-facing role and therefore a solid technical understanding along with excellent communication and organizational skills are a must. In this role, you will demonstrate experience and passion in Code Consulting, Performance Based Design, and Fire Protection System Design.
Responsibilities
- Manage projects and coordinate technical workload of diverse projects implementing a variety of Fire & Life Safety consulting projects across Qatar displaying expert experience in Fire and Life Safety Code consulting, Qatar Civil Defense Codes and Standards (including NFPA) and also the design of fire suppression & alarm systems, developing performance-based strategies in a project design environment.
- Conducting code consulting, fire safety drawing reviews and producing reports.
- Responsible for key Jensen Hughes projects in Qatar and across the Middle East region including Saudi Arabia for various Fire and Life safety projects including but not limited to performance-based design and sensitivity analysis for smoke control systems using FDS software in Stadia, high-rise atria, car parks, theme parks projects, and others.
- Travel occasionally mainly across project sites in Qatar and Saudi Arabia for meetings, workshops, and inspections
- Attending client project & design meetings, managing project expectations and completing the assigned tasks on schedule and within budget.
- Preparation and presentation of technical reports and analysis
- Lead and carry out design reviews, participating in various levels of meetings and presentations with Clients assisting in the development of effective business proposals and solutions
Qualifications and other Requirements
- Degree in Fire safety Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering / equivalent.
- Relevant experience in Code consulting and developing performance-based strategies in a project design environment.
- 10 plus years of experience in Fire and Life Safety Consulting.
- Excellent report writing and interpersonal skills along with excellent communication skills including speaking and writing in Ability to present clear and technically sound fire engineering strategies, speak in public, negotiate, explain fire protection concepts, and enforce standards while strengthening relationships, occasionally under pressure.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team, enjoying professional challenges, wanting to be an integral part of the long-term growth of Jensen Hughes.
- Strong Project Management capabilities and understanding of Project Financial Management
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