Fire Protection Engineer

Company Description Defence Fire Protection Consultancy is a fire and life safety engineering firm serving clients across Oman and Saudi Arabia, with a strong presence in diverse sectors such as commercial, residential, hospitality, healthcare, industrial, infrastructure, aviation, oil & gas, and mixed-use developments. Established in 2019, the consultancy focuses on delivering innovative, practical, and code-compliant fire protection solutions that prioritize life safety, asset protection, and project success. Services range from fire protection engineering design and fire & life safety consultancy to code compliance reviews, fire strategy development, risk assessments, and commissioning support. The engineering team works in accordance with NFPA, IBC, IFC, and local authority regulations to ensure reliable and fully compliant solutions. The company is guided by principles of engineering excellence, technical integrity, and a commitment to safeguarding lives, property, and business continuity.Role Description The Fire Sales Engineer is a full-time, on-site role based in Dammam, responsible for supporting the growth of fire protection solutions through technically informed sales activities. Day-to-day tasks include identifying and qualifying leads, meeting with clients and consultants, presenting fire protection products and services, and preparing technical and commercial proposals. The role involves collaborating with engineering teams to translate client requirements into compliant solutions, providing pre- and post-sales technical support, and ensuring that designs align with applicable codes and standards. The Fire Sales Engineer will maintain strong customer relationships, respond to inquiries, participate in site visits and technical meetings, and support tender submissions and contract negotiations. The position also includes maintaining accurate sales forecasts, reporting market insights, and contributing to continuous improvement of sales processes and client service.Qualifications Candidates should possess strong Sales Engineering skills, including the ability to understand technical fire protection solutions and present them effectively to clients.Candidates should possess Sales and Customer Service skills to build relationships, manage client expectations, and support long-term partnerships.Candidates should possess Technical Support skills to assist clients with solution selection, troubleshooting, and coordination with engineering teams.Candidates should possess Communication skills for clear technical and commercial proposal writing, presentations, and cross-functional collaboration.Relevant qualifications such as a bachelor’s degree in engineering (fire, mechanical, civil, or related field) or an equivalent technical discipline.Experience in fire protection systems, life safety engineering, or building services within the Gulf region is highly beneficial.Knowledge of NFPA standards, IBC, IFC, and local fire authority requirements in Saudi Arabia is an advantage.Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and travel to client sites and project locations as required.Proficiency in MS Office and basic CRM tools; familiarity with fire protection design software is a plus.