Senior Fire Engineer SME (m/f/d)

Join NTT Global Data Centers and be part of a team that drives innovation and sustainability in the digital world. With over 150 data centers across more than 20 countries globally, we offer unparalleled opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology and transformative projects. Experience a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive workplace where your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

Who we are

As the third largest data center provider, we operate over 150 data centers in more than 20 countries and regions. We understand that every business—large and small—has its own unique needs and goals. We offer local-to-global data center expertise, aligned with our connected platform of AI-ready data centers, to create solutions that enable our clients to seamlessly scale their digital businesses, anywhere and anytime.

Senior Fire Engineer SME (m/f/d)

• Lead and oversee complex engineering projects from a fire engineering perspective, from concept to execution, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Implement and localize the OPR and GRD to ensure minimum viable product (MVP) execution
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to mid-level and entry-level fire engineers
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and innovation in electrical systems for data center infrastructure
• Contribute to the development and optimization of active and passive fire protection systems and upgrades
• Stay informed about emerging trends and best practices in fire systems and engineering and apply them to enhance our operations.
• Prepare and present technical reports and updates to senior management
• Lead Root Cause Analysis studies
• Support the commissioning team as necessary to ensure "green and clean" delivery
• Make decisions to drive projects aligned with NTT's strategic business objectives during the design, construction, and commissioning phases
• Review and sign off AEs', OFCI vendors' and GCs' design and technical submissions to minimize errors and ensure minimum viable product delivery throughout the project lifecycle, including design, construction, commissioning, and handover
• Perform QA/QC during the design and construction phases, including periodic visits to the site to ensure Resident Engineers (REs), along with NTT Construction and QA Managers, are properly supervising GCs and OFCI Vendors to ensure that what is being built meets the required technical and construction standards
• Resolve technical disputes between third parties during design, construction, and commissioning
• Contribute to the continual improvement of design and engineering processes and procedures
• Interface with customers and assess the technical impact of customer changes

Knowledge & Attributes

• In-depth expertise in core life safety systems for the protection of high-value, high-airflow, continuously operating IT infrastructure, including Very Early Smoke Detection Apparatus (VESDA), aspirating smoke detection systems that perform reliably under high-airflow server cooling conditions, specialized fire suppression systems, water mist systems, structural fire engineering, smoke control modelling, and passive fire protection measures such as compartmentation, intumescent paints, and fire stopping
• Regulatory and code compliance expertise across Europe, including performance-based codes such as BS 9999, as well as NFPA, ISO, and EN standards. Strong business continuity focus and understanding of insurance risk standards
• Highly developed understanding of commissioning (CX) processes and test scripts related to fire protection systems
• Comprehensive understanding of data center infrastructure and its integration with engineering systems
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to guide internal and external engineering teams
• Proficient in managing personal and professional commitments while collaborating with teams across multiple time zones
• Strategic thinker with a structured and goal-oriented approach.
• Strong qualitative and analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively in multinational, interdisciplinary, and culturally diverse teams
• Passion for start-up and scale-up environments
• Passion for engaging with stakeholders and customers, combined with a world-class delivery and service mindset
• Recognized technical expert in a field of design and/or specification relevant to the data center industry

Academic Qualifications and Certifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering
• Membership of a professional institution recognized as relevant to the data center sector

Required Experience

• Several years of experience in data centers and/or other mission-critical M&E-led industries
• Experience working within multidisciplinary design teams, preferably in a lead role
• Experience in design consultancy, client engineering, site engineering, and/or contractor engineering roles
• International experience across different organizations and project environments
• Ideally, experience working with hyperscale customers.
• Preferably, detailed knowledge of data center operational functionality

• An agile company culture with short decision-making paths and plenty of opportunities to show personal initiative​
• Company pension
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible working time models and mobile working (depending on your role)​
• Allowance for the use of public transport and bike scheme
• Allowance for the use of health and wellness
• Individual training and development opportunities​
• Numerous other additional benefits such as birthday vouchers, an employee advisory program, an employee referral scheme
• Lunch allowance, company events and much more