🏢 About the Role

The Senior Fire Engineer plays a critical role within the Fire Engineering Team, providing expert consultancy on fire safety, fire prevention, fire protection and life safety engineering. This role includes project leadership, technical design, authority liaison, and ensuring compliance with local and international fire safety codes.

You will collaborate with engineers, technicians, BIM modelers and external stakeholders to deliver advanced fire engineering solutions that meet regulatory, safety and performance requirements.

🧯 Key Responsibilities

Consulting, leading, and managing all fire safety engineering and system design aspects across assigned projects.
Developing comprehensive fire safety plans including evacuation layouts, firefighting equipment placement, fire-rated construction, and escape routes.
Applying advanced engineering tools such as hydraulic modelling, CFD analysis, evacuation modelling, etc.
Producing rational designs and detailed technical reports that deviate from prescriptive code solutions.
Supporting and mentoring junior engineers with technical queries and design challenges.
Attending client, architect, and project team meetings to provide technical fire engineering guidance.
Engaging with regulatory Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) for approvals, deviations, and occupancy certification.
Designing fire detection, sprinkler, gas suppression, and smoke control systems with the support of the BIM team.
Reviewing 2D and 3D BIM drawings for accuracy and compliance.
Preparing tender documentation, specifications, and technical adjudication reports.
Conducting site inspections, audits, and construction monitoring for compliance and quality.
Managing project finances: fee proposals, invoicing, budgets, and contract management.
Participating in revenue forecasting, resource planning, business development, and client engagement.
Promoting and upholding SHEQ standards and ensuring Zero Harm policies are followed.

🎓 Qualifications

BEng / BSc / BTech in Engineering (Fire, Mechanical, or related discipline).
Professional Registration with ECSA (Pr.Eng or Pr.Tech.Eng) – highly advantageous.
5–8 years’ experience in Fire Engineering.
Experience in consulting engineering environments preferred.
Valid Code B driver’s licence and own transport.
Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.
Data Centre fire engineering experience will be an added advantage.

🧠 Key Competencies & Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Advanced problem-solving and engineering reasoning abilities.
Deep understanding of NBR, SANS, ASIB codes and international standards (NFPA, BS, IFEG, BS 9999, BS 7974).
Critical thinking and logical assessment of engineering alternatives.
Sound judgment, decision-making and quality control analysis.
Active learning mindset with adaptability to new information.
Strong negotiation skills for contracts and project discussions.
Excellent time management for personal and team coordination.
Software proficiency: Pyrosim, Pathfinder, Canute, and similar fire modelling tools.

📄 CV Tips for a Senior Fire Engineer Role

Use bullet formatting as requested:

Emphasise your experience with rational design, CFD modelling, evacuation simulation and hydraulic calculations.
List all fire standards you are competent with (SANS, NBR, NFPA, BS, ASIB, etc.).
Showcase leadership in project management, including fee proposals, budgeting, and client interaction.
Include completed projects demonstrating your ability to manage end-to-end fire engineering designs.
Add examples of AHJ liaison, occupancy certification processes, and compliance achievements.
Highlight experience mentoring junior engineers or managing multidisciplinary teams.
Include any Data Centre fire engineering experience, as it’s a strong advantage.
Make your CV metrics-driven (e.g., “completed 18+ fire design projects across commercial and industrial sectors”).

🌈 Employment Equity Statement

The employer is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable working environment. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, gender identity, religion, nationality, disability or age.

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