Senior Fire Life Safety Engineer

Job Summary

Fire Life Safety Systems Management

• Oversee performance and compliance of fire protection and life safety systems across facilities.
• Monitor installation, commissioning, and maintenance of FLS systems.
• Ensure all systems operate in accordance with UAE Civil Defense regulations and international fire safety standards (NFPA).
• Conduct site inspections to verify system performance, installation quality, and operational readiness.

Compliance & Regulatory Coordination

• Coordinate Civil Defense approvals, submissions, and inspections.
• Ensure fire safety documentation, procedures, and operational processes remain compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Support the development and implementation of fire evacuation strategies and building occupancy safety guidelines.

Contractor & Supplier Management

• Monitor performance of contractors and service providers responsible for fire protection systems.
• Support the development of Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) scopes and technical requirements.
• Evaluate supplier performance and ensure compliance with contractual obligations and safety standards.

Operational Review & Continuous Improvement

• Conduct operational reviews of fire life safety systems and related infrastructure.
• Identify system gaps, operational risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Recommend technical improvements to enhance fire safety performance and operational resilience.

Data Analysis & Performance Monitoring

• Maintain records and databases for fire life safety system performance.
• Monitor compliance with preventive maintenance schedules and safety programs.
• Provide technical reports and recommendations to management regarding system performance and risk mitigation.

Education

Experience

• Minimum 9–12 years of experience in fire life safety engineering or fire protection systems.
• Experience in facilities management, infrastructure, or large, complex, and high-risk operational environments.
• Experience in regulated environments or critical facilities preferred.

Technical Knowledge

• Fire Life Safety Systems (Fire Detection & Alarm, Fire Suppression Systems)
• UAE Fire & Life Safety Code and NFPA standards
• Civil Defense regulatory requirements and approval processes
• Facilities Management and infrastructure systems
• Preventive maintenance and contractor management
• Building safety strategies and evacuation planning

Key Skills

• Fire safety engineering and technical troubleshooting
• Regulatory compliance and inspection management
• Contractor and stakeholder coordination
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Technical reporting and documentation

Key Competencies

• Technical Leadership
• Attention to Detail

• Risk Assessment & Decision Making

• Stakeholder Communication
• Continuous Improvement