Company Overview

AESC is a global leader in lithium‑ion and LFP battery technology, with a fast-growing footprint across Japan, the UK, France, China, and the USA—soon expanding in Spain with a €1‑billion gigafactory in Extremadura to open by 2026 and create up to 900 direct jobs in phase one. The Spanish facility is designed as the first net‑zero industrial park gigafactory in the country, aligning with AESC’s mission to pioneer sustainable battery manufacturing.

Role Purpose

As a Fire Protection Engineer, you will lead and oversee all fire safety engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle, from design review and construction supervision to commissioning, regulatory approvals, and operational readiness. You will ensure full compliance with Spanish and European fire safety regulations while supporting the delivery of a safe, efficient, and world-class manufacturing facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead fire protection engineering activities for the project from design through construction and handover.
• Review and optimize fire protection systems, including fire water networks, automatic suppression systems, smoke extraction, explosion protection, and evacuation systems.
• Ensure compliance with Spanish fire regulations, European standards, and internal company requirements.
• Supervise on-site fire protection installations and verify construction quality.
• Coordinate with designers, contractors, consultants, suppliers, and local authorities to resolve technical and regulatory issues.
• Manage fire safety approvals, inspections, testing, and acceptance processes.
• Identify and mitigate fire safety risks throughout the design and construction phases.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal fire protection standards and engineering procedures.

Led by a diverse and experienced management team, AESC employs more than 15,000 professionals worldwide. The company combines state-of-the-art technology, Japanese craftsmanship, and a strong track record in safety to deliver advanced battery solutions. AESC offers a comprehensive portfolio across various cathode chemistries and form factors, including LFP, NCM/MCA, and pouch, cylindrical, and prismatic cell formats.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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• Commissioning
• Engineering
• Fire Prevention
• Fire Protection
• Fire Protection Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Industrial Safety
• Regulatory Compliance Auditing
• Standards Compliance
• Audit and compliance
• Battery Manufacturing
• Risk & Compliance
• Construction Engineering
• Construction Plant Competence Scheme
• Construction (Design and Management) Regulations
• Commercial Construction
• Construction Coordination
• Construction Inspection
• Industrial Construction

What We're Looking For

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Mandatory to possess a Master's Degree in Health and Safety. Máster Oficial de Prevención de Riesgos Laborales, todas las especialidades.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in fire protection engineering within industrial projects. Minimum 1 industrial project experience.
• Strong knowledge of Spanish fire protection regulations and industrial fire safety standards.
• Ideally, experience supervising contractors and managing interfaces in complex construction environments. Including the experience in designs.
• Experience on the client/owner side or overseeing EPC/PMC contractors is highly valued.
• Experience in battery manufacturing facilities, energy storage projects, clean production workshops, or other high-tech industrial environments is a strong advantage.
• International project experience within Europe is a plus.

Languages

• Fluent Spanish (mandatory)
• Professional English (mandatory)
• Chinese is a plus

Key Competencies

✔ Strong understanding of Spanish and EU fire safety regulations

✔ Fire protection design review, risk assessment, and compliance management

✔ Excellent stakeholder management and coordination skills

✔ Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities

✔ Cost-conscious approach while maintaining full regulatory compliance

✔ Proactive mindset with strong attention to detail

✔ Ability to work effectively in fast-paced construction environments

✔ Familiar with DB-SI and the FM Global Standard