JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE
My client a large international Architectural & Engineering consultancy has an urgent requirement for a Senior Fire and Life Safety Specialist for their vibrant practice in Dubai.
If you feel you meet the requirements below, apply now and a member of the team will contact you to discuss.
* Master Degree or Bachelor Degree of Engineering from a recognized university for Fire Engineering specialty / Chartered Professional Engineer.
* Have an Education Equivalency Certification from United Arab Emirates Ministry of Education.
* Have min. 10+ years of previous experience with Fire and Life Safety Specialist consultant "House of Expertise" within the Building services industry in GCC.
* Knowledge of the International Building Codes and different GCC Building Codes such as UAE Fire & life safety code, Saudi Building Code, NFPA, IBC and British Standards.
* Experience in preparation of Fire Safety submissions to Dubai Civil defense and Abu Dhabi Civil defense.
* Experience in negotiating with authorities for approval on fire safety designs and proposals.
* Calculation of Occupant loads as per the codes.
REQUIREMENTS
* Experience in Specifying specific fixed fire protection systems, including automatic fire detection and/or suppression to support fire engineering design solutions.
* Can undertake a drawing review and note any non-compliances with some knowledge in the UAE fire code and NFPA 101.
* Experience in CAD and Revit.
* Understanding and applying fire safety legislations, and undertaking fire safety risk assessments.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong problem-solving skills.
* Ability to prioritize workloads to meet deadlines.
* Positive, can-do attitude and strong work ethic.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Blake Anderson is a boutique consultancy based in the UK, with a satellite office in Dubai. Specialising in Technical and Construction Recruitment, Blake Anderson provides a superior service to clients and candidates within the construction and technical sectors.
We concentrate on placing professionals throughout the world, focusing mainly on the Middle East and Asia, drawing on both the global and local markets for highly qualified professionals. In order to attract the best talent, we invest in various high-end advertising mediums.
With a database of 1,000's of candidates, our experienced consultants have a wealth of recruitment knowledge and have a consultative approach at all times, ensuring a second to none service.
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