Public Health and Fire Protection - dubai - Buro Happold

    Buro Happold
    Buro Happold dubai

    17 hours ago

    Description

    Want to work with the most sought-after minds and most talked-about projects? Your interest in Building Environments might just make you our new Public Health Engineer and Fire Protection Engineer.

    Your next role
    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.
    Your key duties

    The Public Health and Fire Protection Design Engineer is responsible for the full technical design of Public Health (PH) and Fire Protection (FP) systems for new builds, renovations, and engineering projects.

    The role focuses exclusively on design development, calculations, drawings, technical documentation, code compliance, and coordination with internal and external design stakeholders.

    Key Responsibilities
    Public Health Engineering
    The role of a Public Health Engineer and Fire Protection Engineer can be very varied.
    Duties Will Include But Are Not Limited To
    Undertake detailed Public Health engineering building services design and engineering calculations for:
    Potable water systems
    Hot and cold water distribution
    Drainage and sewage networks
    Vent stacks and venting strategies
    Stormwater/rainwater management
    Water storage, transfer pumps, and booster systems
    LPG / gas systems (where applicable).
    Ensure projects are carried out to an excellent standard, within agreed deadlines and budgets.
    Represent the organisation at meetings with clients, architects, consultants, and suppliers.
    Produce and review reports, presentations, models, and drawings to an excellent standard with high accuracy and timely delivery.
    Prepare technical specifications, schedules, design development reports, and innovative PH design solutions.
    Plan and manage input to Revit for production of coordinated PH design work.
    Actively engage with colleagues across disciplines in workshops, discussions, and technical events.
    Fire Protection Engineering
    Lead the detailed design of Fire Protection systems for buildings in compliance with:
    UAE Fire & Life Safety Code of Practice
    Dubai Civil Defence requirements
    NFPA standards (as adopted in UAE)

    Prepare building‑appropriate FP system designs including:
    Automatic sprinkler systems (as required by code)
    Fire hose reel systems (standard requirement in UAE buildings)
    Wet riser systems for mid/high‑rise buildings
    Fire pump room design
    Perform hydraulic calculations using relevant and approved software
    Produce IFC drawings, schematics, design basis reports, BOQs, and technical specifications for FP systems.

    Coordinate closely with architectural, structural, electrical, and mechanical teams to ensure space planning, core layouts, and service routing accommodate FP systems.

    Provide technical leadership on FP design matters, advising clients and internal teams on code interpretation, system selection, and performance‑based design approaches.

    Your Skills And Experience
    Bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

    Relevant experience in building services engineering in Dubai or the wider UAE, with strong credentials in delivering highly sustainable, code‑compliant building designs.

    Experience working as Lead Public Health Engineer and ideally lead designer for Fire Protection systems on building projects.
    Broad design knowledge across multiple building typologies (residential, commercial, mixed‑use, hospitality).
    Demonstrated ability to deliver coordinated, clash‑free PH and FP designs using BIM/Revit.
    Strong technical writing skills for DBRs, specifications, and authority submissions.
    Working towards or holding Chartered Membership with CIBSE or an equivalent accredited engineering body.
    Excellent communication and client‑facing skills.
    Ability to mentor and guide junior engineers, providing leadership within the design team.
    What We Offer You
    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.
    At Buro Happold, everyone else's extraordinary is just our everyday. Apply today and be a part of our legacy.
    A place for everyone

    Buro Happold values individual's 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.

    Please let us know if there are any adjustments we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you.

    Contact so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.
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