Fire Engineer – Building Services

Job description:Collaborate with architects, structural engineers, and other professionals to integrate fire safety measures into building designs, analysing building layout and occupancy to devise strategies aligning with applicable codes and standardsIncorporate fire-resistant materials, establish safe evacuation routes, and implement active and passive fire protection systems during the design stageConduct thorough fire risk assessments to identify potential hazards and vulnerabilities within buildings, evaluating fire load, ignition sources, occupancy type, and means of escape to determine the level of riskPropose risk mitigation measures based on findings, including installing fire suppression systems, designing compartmentalized spaces, and enhancing emergency communication systemsEnsure building design and construction comply with local and international fire safety regulations and standards, staying up-to-date with evolving fire safety codes to guarantee compliance and occupant safetyDevelop performance-based design approaches, using advanced modelling and simulation tools to assess fire scenarios and demonstrate that proposed solutions achieve equivalent or superior safety levels compared to prescriptive requirementsResearch and develop innovative fire protection systems, advancing technologies such as sprinkler systems and smoke management systems to enhance occupant safety and minimize property damage, operational downtime, and environmental impactsProvide support during the construction phase, conducting regular inspections, site visits, and coordinating with contractors to ensure approved fire safety measures are correctly implemented and deviations promptly addressedSkills & Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in fire engineering or fire safety consulting, particularly in large-scale building projectsProven track record of working from the conception phase through to project completionComprehensive understanding of fire behavior, fire protection systems, and fire dynamicsProficiency in advanced modeling and simulation tools for performance-based designExperience with fire risk assessments and the implementation of mitigation measuresExpertise in designing and implementing both active and passive fire protection systems Qualification:Ndip / BSc/ BEng/ BTech in Mechanical Engineering Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.Contact CAELLI PENTZ on