Fire Design Review and Inspection Manager
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Company Overview At Jensen Hughes, we lead with our Purpose + Principles and value our people. Across our global partnership of experts, clients, and communities, we are recognized worldwide for our leadership in fire protection engineering, a legacy of responsibility we have advanced with pride since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related risk management fields — from accessibility consulting, risk and hazard analysis, process safety and forensic investigations to security risk consulting, emergency management and digital innovation. As we champion best practices, set industry standards and support communities with innovative solutions, we are making the world a better place. We believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth fundamentally includes a sustained commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. At Jensen Hughes, diversity is ingrained in our culture - we accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background. Our differences and uniqueness are celebrated and reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks. Job Overview Jensen Hughes is seeking a Fire Design Review and Inspection Manager operating at Technical Director level. This role will be based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will have a well-rounded background in Mechanical Engineering and Construction, specifically design, review, and construction inspection of Fire systems. In this role you will lead & mentor a Mechanical + Electrical Fire systems design, review, and Construction review team of around 12 team members. The Fire Design Review and Inspection Manager will be responsible for providing technical expertise and support to the business to ensure robust, achievable and acceptable technical outcomes, guaranteeing the timely delivery of customer-facing works. In this role you will have an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. Responsibilities
- Leading the design review and inspection of fire protection systems, including sprinkler systems, suppression systems, fire alarms, emergency lighting, and fire strategies for complex projects.
- Leading, coordinating workload, setting standards for reviews, peer reviewing and guiding the team on technical aspects reviews, both design drawings, shop drawings, along with site inspection, commissioning & testing, witnessing and installation inspections, related to Mechanical, Electrical, and Passive Fire systems.
- Manage deployment schedules for multiple simultaneous projects and identify resource needs based on workload demand. Advising management of available and shortfall of resources.
- Guide, lead and mentor a team of approximately 12 fire engineering professionals, advising and delivering reviews of complex solutions to large construction engineering projects.
- Establish processes and procedures to efficiently conduct team tasks, track progress, and achieve quality assurance/quality control compliance. Identify and track best-practices.
- Lead and manage current and future projects ensuring that financial targets of the Project are met and exceeded, developing existing relationships with key clients.
- Leading meetings with designers to articulate the compliance issues observed and prioritize strategies for achieving compliance with the applicable codes and standards.
- Be the drive behind the delivery of technical excellence, team engagement, and the go-to in developing their key clients, excelling at being the all-important first point of call and lead discussions with the design team, Client and Civil Defense authorities.
- Prepare and present technical reports, proposals, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
- Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices in fire protection engineering.
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering, (preferably Electrical/ Mechanical or related field).
- 12+ years of consultation/construction experience related to Fire Alarms, emergency lighting, sprinklers, suppression systems, fire systems infrastructure distribution, in compliance with local, national, and international codes and standards.
- Working experience in the Middle East region, leading & coordinating workload, setting standards for reviews, conducting peer reviews and guiding the team on technical aspects for reviews, drawings, site inspection, commissioning and testing witnessing and installation inspections.
- Proven experience in leading engineering teams along with proficiency in using engineering software and tools related to fire protection design including AutoCAD, Revit, and PDF editing software.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and able to present clear and technically sound fire protection engineering strategies and able to undertake work independently.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills along with strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Experience of working in a multi‐site, multi‐discipline business.
- A proven track record of delivering technical success.
- The ability to deliver to tight timescales and deadlines consistently.
- You will work with market-leading clients and have the backing of a leading international firm.
- You'll have support from the leadership team and be given the opportunity to advance your career by working on the largest, most complex projects in the region.
- Career advancement with an established framework is in place clearly defining expectations, outlining opportunities for promotion.
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