Principal Consultant

• Lead designs to meet the requirements of the relevant building codes. Where this is not possible or unfeasible, develop performance-based design solutions with the support of seniors.
• Experience undertaking onsite inspections of projects under construction to ensure the fire strategy is adopted within the construction project life cycle.
• Arrange and present projects to approving authorities to demonstrate compliance with standards.
• Undertake material submittals and shop drawing reviews for both architectural and fire protection requirements, clearly communicating the requirements to the project team.
• Lead multidisciplinary projects, incorporating the requirements within the design via other disciplines.
• Able to understand and interpret CFD modelling results (1D and 3D).
• Undertake CFD modelling of proposed engineering solutions using 1D/3D software as necessary.
• Able to develop fire strategy reports to an exceptional standard. Articulate performance-based design solutions to the project team and document within reports with knowledge of performance-based design codes such as International Fire Engineering Guidelines (IFEG) and Society of Fire Protection Engineering Guide (SFPE).
• Able to undertake reviews of proposed designs in BIM, utilizing appropriate software such as Autodesk Construction Cloud and Revit.
• Mentor and support junior staff.
• Able to communicate design requirements efficiently and in a timely manner with the multidisciplinary design team.
• Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ensure compliance with QMS policies and procedures.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization, both internally and externally.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing; proficiency in English and Arabic is a plus.

• Focus on the delivery of high-quality technical design reports to the required regulations and client requirements.
• With the assistance of junior staff, develop comprehensive fire and life safety drawings.
• Lead and contribute to technical work groups.
• Undertake reviews of architectural, fire protection, electrical, or mechanical shop drawings in accordance with the relevant codes and the fire strategy.
• Undertake reviews of materials submittals for compliance with the fire strategy and relevant statutory requirements.
• Experienced with the International Building Code, International Fire Code, Saudi Building Codes, and NFPA Standards.
• Ability to work in BIM.

PROJECT LEADERSHIP

• Able to manage fire and life safety projects and multidisciplinary projects with minimal input from the team.
• Commercial agility, delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Able to forecast project costs and expenses.
• Ensure statutory and regulatory requirements are met. Where necessary, develop performance-based design solutions.
• Ensure project programs are met and advise on any foreseen delays.
• Participate in and lead internal multi-discipline knowledge-sharing initiatives.