Graduate Consultant - Fire & Life Safety (FLS)_ Emirati

Project Management Institute; Sharjah; On-site; AED 30,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

WSP Middle East are looking for a passionate and motivated Graduate Consultant - Fire & Life Safety (FLS) to join our Middle East team.

As part of WSP, you will work on high-profile and impactful projects across various sectors, including infrastructure, hospitality, commercial, industrial, and residential, ensuring that safety standards and regulations are met.

This is an excellent opportunity to start your career in the Fire, Life, and Safety sector, where you will receive comprehensive training and mentorship to help you develop into a well-rounded FLS consultant.

Your new role, what's involved?

• Assist in the development and implementation of fire, life, and safety systems and solutions for a variety of projects, ensuring compliance with local and international safety regulations.
• Help in conducting fire safety assessments, including risk analysis, fire protection systems design, evacuation planning, and fire safety strategies.
• Prepare and review fire safety documentation, including fire safety reports, evacuation plans, and system design specifications.
• Work closely with architects, engineers, and other consultants to ensure fire and safety requirements are integrated into project designs and effectively communicated across teams.
• Support the team in ensuring that all fire and life safety designs comply with local fire codes, building regulations, and safety standards.
• Assist senior consultants in understanding client requirements, offering recommendations, and ensuring client satisfaction with fire and life safety solutions.
• Provide technical support to senior consultants and project managers by assisting with calculations, assessments, and the implementation of FLS solutions.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, fire safety technologies, and best practices to continue developing your expertise.
• Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with WSP’s Health & Safety standards and procedures.

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of fire safety standards such as NFPA, BS, and local Middle Eastern codes is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in relevant software like AutoCAD, Revit, or fire simulation tools is an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Eager to learn and contribute to a collaborative work environment.

What's in it for you?

WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish times will help with this, let us know as part of your application.

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

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