Fire Engineer

SUMMARY:
Our client, a reputable multidisciplinary engineering consultancy, is seeking a Fire Engineer to join their growing Fire Engineering team. The role involves delivering performance-based fire engineering solutions, fire protection system design, and regulatory compliance support across commercial, industrial, and specialist risk projects.

POSITION INFO:

Job Description:

• Fire Rational Designs (performance-based design in accordance with BS 7974)
• Preparation of Deemed-to-Satisfy fire plans aligned with SANS 10400 requirements
• Design of wet and dry fire suppression systems in accordance with ASIB, SANS, NFPA, and FM Global standards
• Fire engineering input for special risk facilities (transformers, Li-BESS, industrial applications)
• Smoke ventilation system design in accordance with EN 12101
• Fire risk assessments and fire compliance audits
• Project involvement across ECSA Stages 1–6
• Technical reporting, coordination, and site support

• Minimum 3–5 years’ fire engineering experience within a consulting environment
• Strong understanding of SANS fire standards and National Building Regulations
• Experience with performance-based fire engineering methodologies
• Exposure to suppression systems, smoke control design, and compliance assessments
• Strong communication and multidisciplinary coordination skills

• BTech / BEng / BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Engineering, or related discipline
• ECSA registration or progressing toward professional registration advantageous