Basheer Youssef
RIYADH,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Chartered Fire Engineer (CEng, MIFireE) with 15 years’ experience in fire safety engineering for high-rise buildings, healthcare, aviation, and critical infrastructure projects. Skilled in risk assessment, CFD simulations, and smoke management. Experienced in developing and writing fire strategies and codes aligned with NFPA, BS, SBC, and UAE Fire and Life Safety Codes. Fluent in English and Arabic, capable of leading multidisciplinary teams and securing regulatory approvals. Proven ability to deliver innovative, compliant, and practical fire safety solutions on time and within scope.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Technical Director
Jensen Hughes
Riyadh
02.2021 - 12.2025
- Led major fire safety engineering programmes across theUK, Saudi Arabia (Riyadh), and theUAE, delivering giga-projects, master planning developments, King Salman International Airport, and major warehouse, residential, retail, and aviation assets.
- Delivered advanced CFD modelling to guide critical smoke control and evacuation design decisions for complex environments.
- Directed multidisciplinary engineering teams, providing strategic technical leadership, quality governance, and structured mentorship.
Managed regulatory engagement and authority approvals to secure fully compliant design outcomes across all project stages. - Produced high-level fire engineering reports and third-party reviews, improving code adherence and design efficiency.
- Led client meetings, technical workshops, and design coordination sessions to align project objectives and elevate performance.
- Established technical standards and optimized engineering workflows, accelerating delivery and improving accuracy.
- Implemented cross-disciplinary assessments to enhance reliability of fire protection systems and strengthen risk-mitigation strategies.
- Supported business development through technical proposals, solution leadership, and long-term client relationship management.
- Mentored engineers and contributed to capability development across the organization.
Senior Fire Safety Engineer
International Fire Consultants
London
08.2018 - 02.2021
- Led comprehensive fire engineering analyses and independent third-party reviews for large-scale developments, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
- Authored and critically reviewed fire strategy reports, driving improvements in compliance, safety, and operational efficiency.
- Directed client engagements, design reviews, and technical workshops, fostering collaboration and optimizing project outcomes.
- Oversaw end-to-end project delivery, maintaining technical excellence, risk management, and on-time execution.
Fire Safety Engineer
Bureau Veritas
London
10.2017 - 08.2018
- Reviewed architectural and engineering plans, identified non-compliance issues, and recommended practical fire safety improvements.
- Prepared detailed fire strategies and technical reports, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards.
- Presented fire safety solutions to clients and stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Conducted on-site assessments to verify and enhance the implementation of fire safety measures.
Fire Safety Engineer
Arcadis
London
08.2016 - 10.2017
- Developed fire strategies in line with Approved Document Part B (Volumes 1 & 2).
- Conducted third-party reviews and design verifications.
- Assessed commissioning methodologies and witnessed testing of fire systems.
- Engaged with contractors and regulatory authorities on compliance issues.
Project Manager – Fire & Security Systems
Citytec LLC
Dubai
03.2010 - 03.2015
- Directed fire safety engineering and fire protection system management for flagship projects, including Index Tower and Motor City, ensuring compliance with UAE regulations.
- Managed and mentored a team of 50+ technicians, maintaining high standards in the design, installation, and testing of fire protection, detection, alarm, and suppression systems.
- Oversaw the design and implementation of comprehensive fire protection and fire detection systems across multiple developments.
- Conducted risk assessments and developed evacuation plans for high-profile projects, enhancing occupant safety.
- Prepared and presented quarterly project performance reports to senior leadership, highlighting challenges and mitigation strategies.
Education
BSc Mechanical Engineering - Aeronautical Specialisation
Aleppo University
SyriaChartered Engineer (CEng, #123456) -
Engineering Council
UKMember (MIFireE), -
Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE)
UKSkills
- Fire Safety Engineering & Strategy Development
- Fire Risk Assessment & Code Compliance (NFPA, BS, UAE, Saudi Codes)
- Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for Smoke & Evacuation Analysis
- Fire Modelling & Evacuation Simulations
- Third-Party Technical Reviews & Peer Checks
- Design Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement
- Project Management & Delivery Oversight
- Mentoring & Team Leadership
- Regulatory Liaison & Approval Facilitation
- Business Development Support & Proposal Preparation
Notable Projects
Crown Trading Centre, Old Kent Road and Park Street Redevelopment, Vanguard Holdings Ltd and 4PX Express, The Wick Hotel and Waterloo Hub Hotel, Guernsey Grammar School and Sixth Form Centre, Devonshire Square and 11 Pilgrim Street, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, King Salman International Airport – Saudi, Heart of Al Khobar - Saudi, Al Yelayiss Masterplan - UAE, Motor City - UAE, Index Tower UAE
Certification
Chartered Engineer (CEng, #123456) – Engineering Council, UK
- Member, Institution of Fire Engineers (MIFireE) – International Fire Engineering Institution
Timeline
Technical Director
Jensen Hughes
02.2021 - 12.2025
Senior Fire Safety Engineer
International Fire Consultants
08.2018 - 02.2021
Fire Safety Engineer
Bureau Veritas
10.2017 - 08.2018
Fire Safety Engineer
Arcadis
08.2016 - 10.2017
Project Manager – Fire & Security Systems
Citytec LLC
03.2010 - 03.2015
BSc Mechanical Engineering - Aeronautical Specialisation
Aleppo University
Chartered Engineer (CEng, #123456) -
Engineering Council
Member (MIFireE), -
Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE)