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. Tod…
Skills: Fire engineering, Life safety, Performance-based design, Project management, Leadership
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. Tod…
Skills: Business development, Security risk consulting, Market growth, Client management, Security threat and risk assessment
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. Tod…
Skills: Process Hazard Analysis, HAZOP, LOPA, FMEA, Process Safety Management
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. Tod…
Skills: Fire protection engineering, Fire risk assessment, Building surveying, Fire compartmentation, Fire stopping
Company Overview At Jensen Hughes, we lead with our Purpose + Principles and value our people. Across our global partnership of experts, clients, and communities, we are recognized worldwide for our leadership in fire pr…
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. Tod…
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. Tod…
Skills: Power BI, Financial Modeling, Data Modeling, AI/ML Roadmap Development, FP&A
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. Tod…
Skills: Marketing strategy, Project management, Content marketing, Event support, Social media management
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. Tod…
Skills: Fire Alarm System Design, Mass Notification Systems, Revit, AutoCAD, NFPA 72
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. Tod…
Skills: Fire Protection Engineering, Building Code Consulting, Fire Code Consulting, Performance-Based Strategies, Building Plan Review
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. Tod…
Skills: Fire Sprinkler Design, Hydraulic Calculations, AutoCAD, REVIT, HydraCAD
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. Tod…
Market Director - Accessibility (Built Environment)
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$140k–$180k/yr
Senior+
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. Tod…
Fire & Life Safety -Field Engineer -Mumbai (Hospitality)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid
Mid level
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. Tod…
Skills: Fire protection engineering, Life safety inspections, Code consulting, Performance based design, Fire alarm systems
Senior Access Consultant - Major Construction Projects
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · Hybrid
Senior
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. Tod…
Skills: Access consulting, Building code compliance, National Construction Code, Building Code of Australia, Risk analysis
Senior Building Surveyor (Code and Building Compliance)
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · Hybrid
Senior
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. Tod…
Skills: Building surveying, National Construction Code, Building Code of Australia, Compliance reporting, Fire safety measures
Senior Building Surveyor (Code and Building Compliance)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · Hybrid
Senior
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. Tod…
Skills: Building surveying, National Construction Code, Building Code of Australia, Fire safety measures, Performance solutions
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. Tod…
Skills: Building Surveying, Code Compliance, National Construction Code, Building Code of Australia, Performance Solutions
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. Tod…
Skills: Fire Engineering Analysis, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Technical Report Writing, Smoke Control Analysis, Structural Fire Resistance
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. Tod…
Sign up with Clera and we'll reach out the moment a role actually fits you — no more spraying applications into the void.
Full-time
postgraduate degree
Career development, Mentorship, Professional growth, Global employee networks
Posted 19h ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead the delivery of complex fire and life safety projects while providing technical guidance to a team of engineers. Act as a primary technical lead for clients and authorities to ensure code compliance and business growth.
Requirements
Requires a postgraduate degree in engineering or architecture and at least 13 years of experience in fire and life safety consulting. Candidates must possess strong leadership skills and a proven track record in the Middle East market.
Full job description
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.
Overview – Role
Jensen Hughes is seeking an experienced Principal Fire Engineer / Principal Consultant to join our growing Middle East team, based in Dubai, UAE .This strategic senior level role will support a diverse portfolio of projects across the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, including some of the region's most complex and high-profile developments and will combine deep technical expertise in fire and life safety engineering with strong leadership, commercial awareness, and client management capabilities. A well-rounded background in handling complex Fire and Life Safety projects, ability to develop innovative, performance-based fire engineering solutions for a broad range of sectors, an established network of clients would form the key requirements for this role.
In this role you will lead the delivery of complex assignments, provide hands-on technical guidance, and manage a team of approximately 4-7 Fire Engineers while playing a key part in business growth, client engagement, and fostering a culture of technical excellence across the region.
Responsibilities
Develop innovative, performance-based fire engineering solutions across a diverse range of sectors, providing technical leadership to ensure high-quality, code-compliant, and technically robust outcomes
Lead the delivery of complex Fire & Life Safety (FLS) projects, conducting building plan and fire code reviews, fire engineering analyses, technical reports preparation and analysis, site inspections oversight and alternative compliance strategies development providing technical oversight to ensure the delivery of high-quality, standards-compliant solutions
Develop fire protection strategies, performance-based design approaches, and alternative compliance solutions to address client challenges
Build and maintain strong client relationships, support business development and growth initiatives, and act as a trusted advisor to clients and stakeholders
Serve as the primary technical lead in discussions with design teams, clients, and Civil Défense authorities, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, code-compliant solutions
Keep abreast of industry developments, emerging technologies, standards, and best practices through active participation in industry events, conferences, and professional networks
Mentor, manage, and develop junior engineers while driving technical excellence, collaboration, and team engagement
Support project planning, resource management, and commercial performance to ensure successful project delivery
Requirements and Qualifications
Post Graduate level or higher in Engineering (preferably Fire Engineering), Architecture, or a related discipline with a chartered Engineer status or progressing towards chartership. Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Fire Engineering or equivalent professional certification highly desirable
Minimum 13 years of experience in Building Code and Fire & Life Safety (FLS) consulting within a professional consultancy environment , along with an established network of clients and ability & willingness to support business growth
Proven Middle East experience in building code consulting, performance-based design, plan reviews, field reviews, and FLS inspections for leading multidisciplinary projects managing responsibilities in large, complex scenarios
Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills, with the ability to mentor teams, engage clients, and contribute to the long-term growth of the business
Commercial awareness and the ability to identify opportunities to strengthen client relationships and business growth
Commitment to technical excellence, innovation, and the long-term success of Jensen Hughes
Why you should join Jensen Hughes
Work with market-leading clients on some of the region's most complex and high-profile projects, supported by the resources and expertise of a globally recognized firm
Benefit from strong support and mentorship from the leadership team, along with the flexibility to balance professional and personal commitments
Career progression opportunities through a well-defined development framework that outlines expectations, growth pathways, and promotion criteria
#LI-SR1
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.
At Jensen Hughes, we embrace innovation and understand that people are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT and other generative platforms to learn, prepare and communicate. We have provided some guidelines regarding the responsible use of AI in the recruitment process. Please click here to review.
The security of your personal data is important to us. Jensen Hughes has implemented reasonable physical, technical, and administrative security standards to protect personal data from loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction. We protect your personal data against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, using security technologies and procedures, such as encryption and limited access. Only authorized individuals may access your personal data for the purpose for which it was collected, and these individuals receive training about the importance of protecting personal data. Jensen Hughes is committed to compliance with all relevant data privacy laws in all areas where we do business, including, but not limited to, the GDPR and the CCPA. Additionally, our service providers are contractually bound to maintain the confidentiality of personal data and may not use the information for any unauthorized purpose.
*Policy on use of 3rd party recruiting agency for direct placements
Jensen Hughes will occasionally augment a recruiting search through agencies for certain positions when business conditions warrant. Jensen Hughes will not accept resumes, inquiries or proposals from recruiting agencies as an acceptable method to consider a candidate. 3rd party recruiting agencies must sign a standard Jensen Hughes agreement after being evaluated and accepted by a Human Resources or Talent Acquisition manager, or member of the talent acquisition team. Hiring managers and employees of Jensen Hughes are not authorized to accept resumes, engage in fee-based searches through recruiting firms or sign a search agreement. Please note this policy does not apply to “staffing firms” or firms that are involved with hiring temporary staff. Any recruiting agency interested in being considered may contact our recruiting team at jensenhughesrecruiting.com.
Engineering, Consulting and Technology that Make Our World Safe, Secure and Resilient
Industry
Professional Services
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Baltimore, Maryland
LinkedIn followers
22
Worldwide, we are most recognized for our leadership in fire protection engineering, a tradition of responsibility we have advanced with pride since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related risk management fields – from accessibility consulting, risk and hazard analysis, process safety and forensic investigations to security risk consulting, emergency management and digital innovation.
We invite you to help make our world more safe, secure and resilient by partnering with our growing global team of dedicated engineers, technical experts and consultants. Together, we can help protect what matters most by solving some of the most complex challenges, championing best practices and shaping industry standards.
Visit our website to learn more about our services and how we can turn your ideas into action.
Offices: 3610 Commerce Dr Ste 817, -, Baltimore, Maryland 21227, US
Engineering, Consulting and Technology that Make Our World Safe, Secure and Resilient
Industry
Professional Services
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Baltimore, Maryland
LinkedIn followers
22
Worldwide, we are most recognized for our leadership in fire protection engineering, a tradition of responsibility we have advanced with pride since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related risk management fields – from accessibility consulting, risk and hazard analysis, process safety and forensic investigations to security risk consulting, emergency management and digital innovation.
We invite you to help make our world more safe, secure and resilient by partnering with our growing global team of dedicated engineers, technical experts and consultants. Together, we can help protect what matters most by solving some of the most complex challenges, championing best practices and shaping industry standards.
Visit our website to learn more about our services and how we can turn your ideas into action.
Offices: 3610 Commerce Dr Ste 817, -, Baltimore, Maryland 21227, US