Engineer / Fire and Life Safety Consultant /Tunnel Engineer /Chartered 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

Jensen Hughes has a rare and exciting opportunity for a talented Principal Fire engineer to join our UAE team and help us drive excellence across our projects and deliver world-class life safety solutions to our diverse client base across Middle East. In this role ,you will not only lead on some of the industry's most exciting projects but also have a key role in shaping the future talent within our teams through mentorship and development opportunities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Will be responsible for managing large and complex projects to ensure successful delivery to important clients.
• Will have the opportunity to work on a huge portfolio of projects across the Middle East and anywhere in the World, involving all kinds of buildings.
• Conduct Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modelling and analysis for smoke movement.
• Develop and use other forms of Computer Modelling software such as CFAST, Pyrosim and Pathfinder to provide alternative fire engineering solutions.
• Manage personnel in a team of engineers in addition to mentoring and training graduates.
• Will be client facing role , manage site inspections and deal with construction related queries.
• Will have a responsibility on Business Development and finding new clients to help grow the business.

Requirements and Qualifications

• BEng/ MEng or equivalent
• Experienced working in a fire engineering consultancy, delivering fire strategy and fire safety consultancy services conducting fire risk assessments , developing fire management plans , fire protection design and analysis
• An articulate communicator with well-developed interpersonal skills
• Willing to be based in UAE and travel more than 50% across the projects sites

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Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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