Airport Fire & Life Safety Lead — Regulatory & Risk Oversight

Dubai Airports; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Airports is seeking an experienced Fire Safety Engineer to lead regulatory assurance and technical oversight of fire and life safety systems across design reviews, site inspections and NOC issuance in Dubai.

You will govern the FLS compliance framework, policies and procedures, oversee emergency preparedness programs, audits and risk management, and ensure alignment with GCAA, UAE Fire and Life Safety Code and international standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in fire, safety, engineering or architecture.
• Master's degree preferred.
• CFPE qualification encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Lead fire and life safety regulatory assurance and technical oversight.
• Ensure compliance with GCAA requirements, UAE Fire and Life Safety Code and international standards.
• Lead a fire engineering team across design reviews, site inspections and NOC issuance.
• Govern FLS compliance framework, policies, plans and procedures.
• Oversee emergency preparedness, audit and inspection programmes and risk management.

Skills

Fire design plans

Life safety systems

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in fire, safety, engineering or architecture

Master's degree

CFPE qualification

Job description

Dubai Airports is seeking an experienced Fire Safety Engineer to lead regulatory assurance and technical oversight of fire and life safety systems across design reviews, site inspections and NOC issuance in Dubai.

You will govern the FLS compliance framework, policies and procedures, oversee emergency preparedness programs, audits and risk management, and ensure alignment with GCAA, UAE Fire and Life Safety Code and international standards.