Senior Fire Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES022424/SH

Date posted:

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Location:

Midrand, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Design with Safety. Lead with Purpose. Become Our Next Senior Fire Engineer!

POSITION INFO:
Company and 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, ASIB) and international (BS 9999, NFPA, IFEG, BS 7974) codes.
Perform advanced simulations including CFD, hydraulic calculations, and evacuation modelling.
Guide and mentor junior engineers and review BIM team outputs (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, 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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