Associate - Fire Protection & Fire Life Safety Management

Power & Water

Closing Date: 16 November 2020

Think bigger scale. Think higher profile. Think ground-breaking.
Join WSP, and you’ll be at the heart of a team of international experts all dedicated to growing and sharing their expertise and working on projects that transform society for all of us.
 WSP are looking for someone to lead our fire protection team across the Middle East & India. WSP welcomes applications for part time and flexible working and would be happy to discuss potential options with you as part of your application.

You will: ·

• Provide technical leadership for the design and supervision of the Fire Protection systems to local and international standards
• Provide technical expertise and overseeing the technical aspects of a project, responsible for ensuring that technical standards are working in the design and supervision documentation.
• Lead the strategy across the business, by identifying digital change opportunities in all areas within operations and delivery.
• Delivering complex and challenging projects across a range of sectors resulting in repeat business
• Manage project profitability and financial contribution for allocated projects

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• 10-15 years’ experience in Fire Protection engineering, preferably within the Middle East
• C.Eng. preferred although not essential · Experienced in both design and construction supervision
• Lead the technical development and production of fire protection designs in accordance with regional and international code requirements
• Strong technical, communication and presentation skills with clients, local authorities, consultants, contractors and internal/external multidisciplinary project teams, and be prepared to adjust and cope in different environments with enthusiasm
• Able to undertake detailed fire protection compliance reviews based on local and international standards
• Certified LPCB fire engineer preferred although not essential
• Certified fire inspector, CFI (i) preferred although not essential
• Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) preferred although not essential
• Certified Water-Based Systems Professional (CWBSP) preferred although not essential
• Member of NFPA preferred although not essential
• Experience in local and international fire codes: o NFPA 1, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 22, 25, 2001 o UAE fire and life safety code of practice 2018 o Qatar Fire Safety Standards. o KSA Building Codes 201 and 801 as a minimum
• Proficient in the use of Autodesk CAD, Revit & Navisworks

What if we can? What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can!

WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.

Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognise the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.