Inspector – Fire, Life, Safety

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test fire detection, alarm, and suppression systems.
• Maintain and calibrate life safety equipment, including emergency lighting and exit signage.
• Diagnose faults, implement corrective actions, and provide technical guidance to clients.
• Document inspections, maintenance, test results, service histories, and compliance records.
• Ensure work meets applicable regulations and international fire safety standards.
• Communicate findings to clients and coordinate field visits around client needs and project timelines.
• Keep current with relevant codes and practices; work with internal teams to support project delivery.

Qualifications and experience

• At least 10 years of experience in fire safety system inspection, testing, and maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of life safety systems, emergency response equipment, fire safety codes, building standards, and compliance requirements.
• Technical ability to diagnose and troubleshoot fire and life safety equipment.
• Strong documentation, report writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and manage time in field-based environments.

Preferred qualifications

• Knowledge of Saudi Arabian safety regulations and standards is preferred.
• Fire alarm or life safety system certification, or equivalent qualification, is preferred.
• Arabic and English multilingual capability is preferred.
• Project management and scheduling experience is preferred.

Workplace

• The role involves field-based work and field visits across client facilities.
• New employees must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.

Benefits

• Depending on employment status, benefits may include insurance, paid time off, leave, well-being resources, business travel insurance, retirement savings, and an employee stock purchase plan.