Fire Life Safety Engineer

Impactiva; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Abu Dhabi is looking for a Fire Life Safety Engineer with at least 10 years of experience. Responsibilities include reviewing fire safety designs, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with local and international codes. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Fire Engineering and possesses excellent technical skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Fire Engineering and Life Safety.
• Strong knowledge of local codes and international standards (NFPA, IBC, BS, etc.).
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate Fire & Life Safety designs for code compliance.
• Conduct fire risk assessments and evacuation modeling.
• Participate in site inspections and audits.

Skills

Fire safety design review

Code compliance

Fire risk assessment

Technical guidance

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Engineering

Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS)

Job description

Job Title: Fire Life Safety Engineer

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Experience: 10+ Years

Department: HSE / Engineering / Fire Safety

Reporting To: Head of MEP Department

Job Summary

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Fire Life Safety Engineer with a minimum of 10 years of experience in design review, code compliance, and risk assessment related to fire and life safety systems across complex buildings and infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and validate Fire & Life Safety designs and ensure compliance with local and international codes (NFPA, IBC, UAE Fire Code, etc.).
• Conduct fire risk assessments, evacuation modeling, and life safety strategies.
• Review fire alarm, emergency lighting, smoke control, and suppression systems designs.
• Provide technical guidance to clients, design consultants, and project teams.
• Participate in site inspections and audits to verify implementation of fire safety systems.
• Coordinate with civil defense and relevant authorities for design approvals and inspections.
• Prepare fire safety reports and Authority Submission documentation.
• Lead fire and life safety assessments in existing buildings (Condition Assessments, FLS Audits).
• Support business development with proposal input and client presentations when required.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Engineering.
• Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Fire Engineering and Life Safety.
• Strong knowledge of local codes and international standards (NFPA, IBC, BS, etc.).
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.