Manager - FLS Expert MEP Design

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. Job Description: Parsons are looking for an exceptionally talented Manager - FLS Expert MEP Design to join their team! The role supports the Master Developer Unit (MDU) Fire & Life Safety (FLS) team by leading and delivering specialist fire engineering, design review and advisory services across city-wide masterplanning, infrastructure and asset development projects. The post-holder is responsible for the development and review of FLS strategies and performance-based fire engineering solutions, while providing engineering leadership and guidance to internal stakeholders, Lead Design Consultants (LDCs), third-party FLS consultants and project delivery teams across all stages of design and construction. To be successful in the role, you will bring extensive experience in Fire & Life Safety (FLS) engineering and design gained from complex masterplans, infrastructure and high-profile asset developments, with strong expertise in both prescriptive and performance-based fire engineering design. Demonstrated capability in developing and reviewing FLS strategies, smoke management systems, evacuation and egress strategies, firefighting access and emergency response planning, fire water infrastructure and integrated fire protection systems for large-scale and technically complex developments. You'll have a strong understanding of Saudi Building Code (SBC), NFPA standards, IBC, IFC, Saudi Civil Defence requirements and relevant international fire engineering standards, with the ability to assess design compliance, alternative solutions and authority requirements across all project stages. What You'll Be Doing; • Lead the development and assurance of Fire & Life Safety design strategies across complex buildings, infrastructure, public realm, transport interfaces and large-scale masterplanned developments. • Act as a senior FLS engineering authority, providing clear direction on code compliance, design adequacy, fire strategy, life safety risk and buildability. • Review and challenge FLS design submissions, drawings, reports and calculations prepared by consultants, ensuring issues are identified early and resolved with robust engineering solutions. • Develop and assess fire engineering solutions for complex or non-standard designs, including alternative solutions, smoke control, evacuation, compartmentation, firefighting access and firefighting provisions. • Advise on the application of Saudi Building Code, Saudi Civil Defence requirements, NFPA standards and relevant international best practice across planning, design and construction stages. • Coordinate with architects, MEP, infrastructure, mobility, operations and delivery teams to ensure FLS requirements are properly integrated into the design, not treated as late-stage compliance comments. • Support authority engagement and third-party FLS reviews by preparing clear engineering positions, resolving comments and defending the design intent where required. …