Job Description

Are you passionate about fire engineering and ready to take your career to the next level? We are seeking a Senior Fire Engineer to join a progressive engineering consulting team that delivers iconic, high-performance buildings and infrastructure. You will be a technical expert and project lead on fire safety and protection systems, ensuring innovative, code-compliant solutions that safeguard lives and assets.
This is your opportunity to work on diverse and cutting-edge projects, both locally and internationally, while contributing to a culture that values technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all fire safety and fire system design aspects on assigned projects, including fire detection, suppression, smoke control, and egress planning.
• Develop rational fire safety designs using local (NBR, SANS 10400, and ASIB) and international (BS 9999, NFPA, IFEG, and BS 7974) codes.
• Perform advanced simulations, including CFD, hydraulic calculations, and evacuation modelling.
• Guide and mentor Junior Engineers and review the BIM team's output (2D & 3D).
• Prepare technical documentation, specifications, and tender packages.
• Liaise with clients, Architects, and regulatory authorities to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Attend and lead site inspections, client meetings, and project reviews.
• Manage project budgets, resource planning, time allocation, and fee proposals.
• Contribute to business development activities and strategic planning.

Job Experience & Skills Required:

• BEng/BSc/BTech in Fire, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering.
• Professional registration with ECSA (Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng) is essential.
• 5-10 years of experience in fire engineering, preferably within consulting.
• Strong knowledge of fire codes, safety regulations, and system design practices.
• Proficiency with fire simulation software (e.g. Pyrosim, Pathfinder, and Canute).
• Experience with data centre projects is highly advantageous.
• Valid Code B driver's license and willingness to travel as needed.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.

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