Senior Fire Protection Engineer
THE TALENT PEOPLE PTE. LTD.
Penarth · posted 18 August 2026
Job type
contract
Location
Penarth, Wales
Category
Engineering, Other
About the Client
The Talent People represents our client - a well-established M&E engineering specialist with a strong track record in Singapore's built environment sector. The company delivers integrated mechanical and electrical solutions across large-scale commercial, infrastructure, healthcare, and industrial projects.
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to lead and supervise fire protection works on a major project based in Changi. The incumbent will mentor and guide a growing team of engineers and ensure delivery of fire protection systems to specification, on time and in compliance with all authority requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and supervise sub-contractors' work progression per shop drawings, method statements, materials, and samples
- Liaise with relevant authorities, sub-contractors, and clients on shop drawings, materials, and samples - Review and align fire protection design drawings for compliance (Sprinkler, Fire Alarm, Hosereel, Wet/Dry Riser, Fire Hydrant, Fireman Intercom systems)
- Identify discrepancies between M&E, structural, ID, architectural, and client provisions
- Manage and execute project per schedule; attend contractor meetings
- Allocate work to supervisors and junior engineers; ensure delivery within standards and SOP - Plan and lead testing and commissioning of fire protection systems
- Follow up on site/authority inspections and defect rectification
- Prepare OMM, training, As-Built drawings for handover
- Manage DLP maintenance of fire protection systems
- Mentor and guide junior engineers on site
Requirements
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Building Services OR Diploma in Mechanical Engineering/ Building Services
- 5 years of relevant experience in fire protection systems within the construction industry
- Proficient in MS office
- Good communication and written skills
- Knowledge across multiple fire protection system types (Sprinkler, Fire Alarm, Hosereel, Wet/Dry Riser, Fire Hydrant, Fireman Intercom); Water Mist and foam system experience an advantage.
- Able to work independently and possess good interpersonal skills
- No FSSD licensing required
Work Arrangements
- Working Hours: 5.5 days - Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.30pm, Sat 8.30am-12.30pm
- Location: Changi