Fire Alarm Supervisor - Systems and Projects

LEAMS Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 61,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

LEAMS Education in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is seeking a Fire Alarm Supervisor to oversee maintenance, testing, and project delivery for conventional and addressable systems. You will coordinate with consultants, contractors and authorities to ensure regulatory compliance and timely handover of systems.

The role requires 5+ years of relevant experience, UAE knowledge, and strong leadership to manage on-site teams across multiple projects while maintaining system reliability and documentation

Qualifications

• Diploma or ITI qualification in a technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with fire alarm systems.
• Previous UAE experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of conventional and addressable systems.
• Experience supervising technicians.
• Knowledge of UAE Fire and Life Safety Code.
• Valid UAE driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor fire alarm works and ensure schedules are met.
• Supervise technicians during installation and testing.
• Coordinate testing and commissioning of systems.
• Prepare daily technical reports and handover documents.

Skills

Fire alarm systems

Site supervision

Troubleshooting

Project coordination

Team management

Education

Diploma / ITI

Job description

Fire Alarm Supervisor - Systems and Projects Job Snapshot Role: Fire Alarm Supervisor - Systems and Projects Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Installation / Maintenance / Repair Function: Building Maintenance Experience: Minimum 5 years Job Type: Full-time Position Overview

Fire Alarm Supervisor - Systems and Projects in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is an Installation / Maintenance / Repair role for an experienced fire and life safety professional capable of managing site teams, system testing, programming, troubleshooting and project delivery. LEAMS Education is hiring a Fire Alarm Supervisor to oversee scheduled works, coordinate with consultants and contractors, manage technicians and ensure fire alarm activities comply with UAE Fire and Life Safety Code requirements.

Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Installation / Maintenance / Repair Function: Building Maintenance Salary: 5500-9000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Role Context The Fire Alarm Supervisor will be responsible for coordinating daily fire alarm activities across maintenance, testing, commissioning and project work. The position combines technical troubleshooting with site leadership, requiring the supervisor to keep assigned tasks on schedule while maintaining system reliability and regulatory compliance. The role also serves as a key coordination point between technical teams, clients, consultants, main contractors and relevant authorities. Effective supervision will help ensure that fire detection systems are properly installed, tested, documented and handed over in accordance with approved requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor assigned fire alarm works and ensure tasks are completed according to agreed schedules.
• Supervise fire alarm technicians and helpers during installation, maintenance and testing activities.
• Allocate daily assignments based on site priorities, technical requirements and available manpower.
• Provide practical guidance to technicians during troubleshooting and system rectification.
• Manage multiple active work locations while maintaining visibility of progress and outstanding issues.
• Coordinate testing and commissioning of conventional and addressable fire alarm systems.
• Carry out or supervise fire alarm panel programming where required.
• Diagnose system faults involving loops, modules, detectors, sounders, interfaces and control panels.
• Verify correct device addressing and communication within addressable systems.
• Support corrective maintenance and fault rectification following alarms, system failures or service calls.
• Monitor planned maintenance work and confirm that inspection activities are completed within schedule.
• Review system performance following maintenance or repair work.
• Attend client meetings and provide clear technical updates on progress, faults and required actions.
• Coordinate with consultants and main contractors regarding site access, inspections and completion requirements.
• Liaise with Dubai Civil Defense and Hassantuk-related requirements where applicable.
• Ensure installation and maintenance activities comply with the UAE Fire and Life Safety Code.
• Check completed work before consultant, client or authority inspection.
• Coordinate closure of technical comments and outstanding snag items.
• Verify that fire alarm interfaces with related building systems are functioning as required.
• Maintain accurate records of testing, commissioning and maintenance activities.
• Prepare daily and periodic technical reports.
• Complete inspection checklists and system verification documents.
• Prepare handover documentation for completed projects and installations.
• Maintain records of outstanding faults and follow them through to closure.
• Check that technicians use appropriate tools and testing equipment.
• Monitor material requirements and report shortages that may affect site progress.
• Ensure safe working practices are followed throughout installation and maintenance activities.
• Maintain quality standards across wiring, termination, device installation and panel works.
• Coordinate emergency or urgent technical interventions when system reliability is affected.
• Communicate project status, delays and technical risks to relevant management personnel.
• Support final testing, client demonstrations and project handover activities.

Ideal Profile

• Candidates should hold a Diploma, ITI qualification or another relevant technical certification.
• A minimum of 5 years of practical experience working with fire alarm systems is required.
• Previous UAE experience is preferred due to local authority, regulatory and site requirements.
• Applicants should have strong knowledge of conventional and addressable fire alarm systems.
• Hands-on experience with fire alarm programming, testing and troubleshooting is essential.
• Candidates should be confident diagnosing communication faults, device issues, wiring problems and panel-related alarms.
• Previous experience supervising technicians and helpers is required.
• The successful candidate should be capable of managing multiple projects and maintenance activities simultaneously.
• Familiarity with UAE Fire and Life Safety Code requirements is important.
• Experience coordinating with consultants, contractors and clients will be highly valuable.
• Exposure to Dubai Civil Defense and Hassantuk processes is preferred.
• Clear technical reporting and documentation skills are required.
• Applicants should demonstrate effective site leadership, task planning and problem-solving abilities.
• A valid UAE driving licence is preferred.

Skills Set

Conventional fire alarm systems
Addressable fire alarm systems
Fire alarm programming
Fire alarm troubleshooting
Fire alarm testing
Testing and commissioning
Fire alarm control panels
Loop testing
Device addressing
Smoke detectors
Heat detectors
Manual call points
Sounders
Input and output modules
System interfaces
Preventive maintenance
Corrective maintenance
Fault rectification
Fire alarm inspection
UAE Fire and Life Safety Code
Dubai Civil Defense requirements
Hassantuk coordination
Technical reporting
Testing checklists
Handover documentation
Site supervision
Technician management
Manpower allocation
Project coordination
Client meetings
Consultant coordination
Main contractor coordination
Multiple project management
Technical fault diagnosis
Quality inspection
Site safety
System handover

Why Join Us

This opportunity is well suited to an experienced fire alarm professional who wants greater responsibility for technical teams, regulatory coordination and multiple site activities. The position provides exposure to the complete fire alarm work cycle, including programming, troubleshooting, testing, commissioning, maintenance and final handover. The role also strengthens experience in working with UAE fire safety requirements and coordinating with consultants, contractors and authorities. Company vehicle or transport allowance may be provided where applicable, together with annual leave and employment benefits in accordance with UAE labour law. Within LEAMS Education, the supervisor will contribute to maintaining reliable life safety infrastructure across operational facilities while building valuable leadership experience in building maintenance and fire protection systems.

About the Company

LEAMS Education manages a network of British Curriculum and CBSE schools in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Its facilities operations depend on reliable fire detection, life safety and building systems that support secure learning environments. Technical teams help maintain these systems through planned maintenance, regulatory compliance, timely repairs and coordinated project execution.