Job summary
This role is a senior-level Fire and Life Safety Engineer position focused on providing technical leadership and governance of fire and life safety systems within mission-critical facilities, such as data centres, across multiple European, Middle Eastern, and African locations. The position involves oversight of system design, construction, commissioning, operations, and maintenance to ensure compliance with local and European standards.
Location and work setup
- Location
- Oslo
- Work setup
- Hybrid
Responsibilities
Lead the development and maintenance of fire and life safety standards, including equipment specifications and operational policies. Serve as the Authorising Engineer for fire and life safety rules, providing governance and assurance for consistent safe practices. Review designs, technical documents, and commissioning outputs for new builds, expansions, and upgrades. Conduct technical assurance reviews, site audits, and risk assessments in collaboration with consultants, insurers, and service providers. Improve maintenance and operational procedures, and support incident investigations and root cause analyses. Coordinate across electrical, mechanical, controls, and building management systems to integrate safety requirements. Mentor and coach engineering and operational teams to build capability in fire and life safety.
Qualifications
Significant experience in fire and life safety engineering within mission-critical environments such as data centres, covering design, construction, commissioning, operations, and assurance. Advanced knowledge of fire detection and suppression systems. Strong understanding of systems interfacing in critical operations. Familiarity with European codes and standards including NFPA 72, EN 13501, and EN 50600. Proven ability in standards development, maintenance planning, and incident investigation. Degree or equivalent qualification in fire and life safety engineering or related field preferred; professional accreditation is advantageous. Fluent English communication skills and willingness to travel within the EMEA region.