Job summary
Eram Talent seeks a Fire Safety Engineering Lead in Jeddah to head fire and life safety engineering for KAUST-related activities. The role leads technical reviews, risk assessments, inspections, investigations, and mentors a team to ensure compliance with SBC, NFPA, IFC and KAUST requirements.
Key responsibilities
- Lead fire and life safety engineering activities and technical delivery.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of Fire Safety Engineers.
- Perform design reviews and compliance validation per KAUST procedures.
- Conduct fire risk assessments and define mitigation strategies.
- Oversee inspections, field assessments, system verifications, and ITM assurance.
- Lead or support fire incident investigations and root cause analysis.
- Develop and deliver fire safety training for stakeholders.
- Maintain standards, procedures, records, KPIs and improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in fire, mechanical, or related engineering discipline.
- At least 8 years’ professional experience in fire protection or related field.
- Practical knowledge of SBC, NFPA, and IFC requirements.
- Proven experience in design reviews and compliance validation.
- Experience conducting fire risk assessments and mitigation planning.
- Experience with inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire systems.
- Experience in incident investigations and corrective actions.
- Leadership experience supervising and mentoring technical engineers.
Skills
Fire protectionFire risk assessmentNFPASaudi Building CodeInternational Fire CodeDesign reviewInspection & testingIncident investigationTeam leadershipKPI analysis
Source: Workable. Last checked as open: 14 Nov 2026. You apply directly with the employer.
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