Graduate Fire Engineer

Want to work with the most sought‑after minds and most talked‑about projects? Your experience of working on complex projects in the Middle East might just make you our new Graduate Fire Engineer.

Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional. From the projects you will work on to the clients we work with. From career‑defining opportunities to an inclusive and diverse practice where we all contribute to a more equitable world. From our reputation to our relationships. Wherever your Buro Happold career takes you, it’ll be anything but ordinary.

Buro Happold has a clear strategic plan, strong learning culture and entrepreneurial mindset that will allow you to thrive. You’ll be part of something bigger than us all where sustainability, equity, social and performance outcomes matter. All of Buro Happold is committed to doing the right thing, even when that’s the hardest thing. This is a genuine opportunity to make impact – and leave real legacy.

We are seeking a motivated Graduate Fire Engineer to join our Riyadh office. This role offers the opportunity to develop technical expertise within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment while contributing to high‑profile regional and international projects.

Fire engineering at Buro Happold focuses on delivering innovative, performance-based solutions that balance life safety, design ambition, and regulatory compliance. You will support projects from concept through to completion, gaining exposure across the full building lifecycle.

• Support the development of fire safety strategies and engineering solutions across a range of projects.
• Assist in applying local and international fire codes, standards, and performance-based design approaches.
• Perform fire engineering calculations, including smoke modelling and evacuation analysis (ranging from hand calculations to advanced simulation tools).
• Contribute to the selection and integration of fire protection systems such as detection and suppression systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams to ensure coordinated and effective design solutions.
• Participate in technical discussions and presentations with clients and stakeholders.
• Support coordination with local authorities and regulatory bodies in Saudi Arabia.
• Attend site visits to review implementation of fire engineering strategies.

• Master’s degree in Fire Engineering, or a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering with a strong interest in fire engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Interest in performance-based design and innovative engineering approaches.
  
  Ability to work effectively within a team and manage multiple priorities.

• Bring your knowledge and expertise to one of the world’s most respected consultancies.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Attractive salary and benefits package.
• A strong commitment to your continuous development. Whatever stage in your career, we have a learning and development programme that will enable and empower you.
• Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions.
• An international culture that wherever your career takes you at Buro Happold, you won’t be far from the exceptional.

Buro Happold values individuals’ flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of the way you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.

Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other’s differences is key, we want employees to feel they don’t have to mask elements of their identity to thrive.

We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment and are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another. Embracing difference allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.

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