Senior Fire & Life Safety Engineer

About Surbana Jurong

Surbana Jurong (SJ) is a leading global urban, infrastructure, and managed services consulting firm, driven by a vision to build cities and shape lives. Headquartered in Singapore, SJ is a diverse collective of experts delivering sustainable and high-impact solutions across the built environment.

The Role

The Senior FLS (Fire & Life Safety) Engineer will be a key technical lead on the JEDCO Project in Jeddah. The role is responsible for leading Fire & Life Safety design, ensuring regulatory compliance, and coordinating multidisciplinary interfaces across large-scale mixed-use and urban developments.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and oversee Fire & Life Safety design from concept through delivery.

Ensure compliance with Saudi Building Code, Civil Defense, NFPA, and relevant standards.

Act as the main FLS interface with clients, authorities, and project stakeholders.

Coordinate FLS requirements across architectural, MEP, structural, and infrastructure teams.

Review and approve FLS strategies, reports, and design deliverables.

Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams.

Key Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Engineering, or a related discipline (Master’s preferred).

20+ years’ experience in Fire & Life Safety engineering.

Proven delivery of large-scale projects in Saudi Arabia, preferably in Jeddah.

Extensive experience working with Saudi Civil Defense and local authorities.

Strong background in senior or lead FLS roles on complex developments.

Key Knowledge and Skills

Expert knowledge of Fire & Life Safety systems and engineering principles.

Strong understanding of SBC, NFPA, Civil Defense, and international fire codes.

Excellent multidisciplinary coordination and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to lead technical teams and manage design reviews and approvals.

How to Apply

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Note: Recruitment for this role is being managed internally. Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be considered.

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