Mechanical Engineer - Fire and Life Safety

About Mott MacDonald

Mott MacDonald is a worldwide consultancy specializing in engineering, management, and development focused on impactful projects that define the future. With a global team exceeding 20,000 professionals across over 50 countries, this employee-owned firm is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and empowering workplace for all its staff. Whether specializing deeply or gaining versatile experience through various roles, employees benefit from connection to a global expert community encouraging excellence and growth.

Job Responsibilities

• Formulate fire safety strategies applicable to diverse building and infrastructure sectors.
• Review design documents to ensure compliance with current codes, conducting analysis and creating compliance solutions including customized performance-based fire engineering designs.
• Carry out formal peer reviews of fire engineering deliverables.
• Collaborate with various internal and external technical teams to provide tailored project and client advice.
• Manage tasks to meet project timelines and budgetary constraints.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality outputs adhering to established standards.

Candidate Profile

• Possess a degree in a relevant engineering or science discipline.
• Have at least 5 years of experience working with fire and smoke modeling tools such as computational fluid dynamics (CFD), zone models, and evacuation modeling techniques.
• Proficient in developing fire safety strategies aligned with UK and international codes of practice.
• Experienced with performance-based fire engineering standards, including BS 7974 and NFPA 101.
• Familiarity with international codes such as British Standards, NFPA, and IBC.
• Strong English communication skills for effective interaction with clients, colleagues, and project stakeholders.
• Excellent written English skills, especially for technical report preparation.

What We Offer

• Supportive and safe work environment with agile practices.
• Competitive annual and sick leave benefits.
• Participation in group incentive programs.
• Comprehensive insurance coverage including group term life, workmen’s compensation, and group medical insurance.
• Opportunities for global employment experiences, both short and long-term.
• Encouragement of global collaboration and knowledge exchange.
• Engagement with digital innovation and business transformation initiatives.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

This company is committed to promoting fair employment procedures and equal opportunities, emphasizing individual expression and an inclusive atmosphere where everyone has a voice and the chance to contribute meaningfully.

Work Arrangement

The company supports agile and flexible working approaches, enabling employees and managers to choose the most effective working methods that balance client demands, team dynamics, and personal commitments.

Location and Contract Details

The roles are based in Bengaluru, Karnataka and Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India. Employment is permanent, full-time under the buildings market within building services discipline. Reporting will be to the Principal Engineer, Fire & Life Safety Lead.