Are you a Fire Safety Specialist with a strong knowledge of both local and international design standards? Do you aspire to become an industry leading Fire Engineer in the SA market? Join a well-established South African owned multi-disciplinary consultancy as the Lead Engineer of their Fire Safety Department located in a central location easily accessible from both Johannesburg and Pretoria.



Qualification:

BSc / BEng / BTech in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)

Pr. Eng / Pr. Tech Eng (alternatively, close to Registration)



Skills & Experience:

A proven track record of commercial projects

Application of SANS, BS and NFPA fire safety standards

Sprinkler System Design (ASIB Registration advantageous)

Fire Safety project bidding

A strong knowledge of architectural trends

The ability to work in a fast paced environment

Good client facing ability

Tender creation and adjudication is essential

Minimum 7 years Building Services experience



Job Description:

As the Head of the Fire Safety Department you will be reporting directly to the MD of the Building Services Department. You will be an essential member of the Building Services Department and will be responsible for reviewing all fire safety plans before submittal. Although there is a strong requirement for managing projects there will be just as strong a requirement for expert design input. This opportunity allows for innovative fire safety solutions and the application of international rational fire safety design. As a Senior Fire Safety Engineer you will need to ensure client relationships are built and maintained.