Principal Fire Engineer Wide locations

About Jacobs

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

In this newly created role, you will work as part of a growing team of industry and subject‑matter experts delivering some of the largest and most impactful national and global infrastructure projects across sectors such as road, rail and nuclear as well as the wider built environment. You will lead the delivery of fire engineering design, liaising with and coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams, and be responsible for delivering fire strategies supported by fire engineering analysis using prescriptive and analytical methods.

• Leading project teams.
• The delivery of Fire Strategies and technical reports using fire engineering principles.
• Ensuring the implementation of national and international standards, BS 9999, BS 9991, BS 9992, ADB, NFPA and IBC codes.
• Carry out engineering calculations or perform fire engineering analysis.
• Assist in the bidding process of future work and develop networking channels.
• Participate in site inspections of tunnels and related infrastructure facilities as required.
• Support and mentor colleagues, developing the team and its capabilities.
• Research, write and present conference papers.

• Bachelor or master’s degree in engineering or science.
• A demonstrable background in fire life safety engineering.
• A track record in the successful development of fire strategies and executing fire engineering design works.
• Good knowledge of national and international fire regulations and standards such as ADB, British Standards, NFPA, UAE FLS Code, Fire Code (SBC 801), IBC/IFC Codes.
• An established project delivery career.

Jacobs offers flexible working arrangements, well‑being benefits, a global giving and volunteering programme, and opportunities to develop your career while working on transformative projects. We are committed to building an inclusive environment and welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds.