Job summary
Parsons seeks an FLS Expert MEP Design Manager in Riyadh to lead fire and life-safety engineering for city-scale masterplans, infrastructure and high-profile assets. The role delivers FLS strategies, performance-based solutions, design reviews and technical leadership across design and construction stages.
Key responsibilities
- Lead development and assurance of Fire & Life Safety strategies for masterplans, buildings and infrastructure.
- Provide senior FLS engineering authority on code compliance, fire strategy and life-safety risk.
- Review and challenge FLS design submissions, drawings, reports and calculations.
- Develop and assess fire engineering solutions for complex or non-standard designs.
- Advise on SBC, Saudi Civil Defence, NFPA and international fire engineering practice across project stages.
- Coordinate with architects, MEP, infrastructure and delivery teams to integrate FLS requirements.
- Support authority engagement and defend design intent during third-party reviews.
- Mentor junior engineers and lead FLS workshops, peer reviews and coordination sessions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Fire Engineering or related engineering degree.
- 6+ years in Fire & Life Safety engineering for large-scale developments.
- Experience developing and reviewing FLS strategies across project stages.
- Expertise in egress, smoke management, firefighting access and fire water systems.
- Experience with performance-based fire engineering and smoke modelling.
- Strong knowledge of SBC, NFPA, IBC, IFC and Saudi Civil Defence.
- Proven coordination with consultants, contractors and authorities.
- Strong technical writing and presentation skills.
Skills
Fire engineeringSmoke controlEvacuation analysisPerformance-based designNFPASaudi Building Code (SBC)Fire water systemsFire alarm & suppressionCFD modellingTechnical report writing
Source: Workday. Last checked as open: 13 Nov 2026. You apply directly with the employer.
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