Fire & Life Safety Supervisor

Agile Consultants; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Agile Consultants is seeking a Fire & Life Safety Supervisor in the UAE to oversee installation, testing, commissioning, preventive and corrective maintenance of Fire Alarm, Fire Fighting, CBS, and PAVA systems.

The role requires supervising site activities, guiding technicians, ensuring compliance with project specs and local regulations, and delivering projects on time and within budget. Candidates should demonstrate strong leadership and coordination skills for successful execution.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Fire & Life Safety systems.
• Strong knowledge of Fire Alarm Systems.
• Experience with Fire Fighting Systems.
• Familiarity with Central Battery Systems (CBS).
• Hands-on knowledge of Public Address and Voice Alarm (PAVA) Systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication and team coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple site activities and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the installation team for Fire Alarm, Fire Fighting, CBS, and PAVA systems.
• Interpret schematic and layout drawings to guide technicians.
• Perform and supervise testing, commissioning, preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Maintain records of site materials and coordinate timely ordering of items.
• Oversee daily installation activities and monitor productivity to meet milestones.
• Inspect installation quality and resolve issues and customer complaints.
• Record deviations and coordinate timely resolutions.
• Ensure compliance with industry codes and HSE requirements.
• Organize work schedules and coordinate with clients, consultants and contractors.
• Arrange work permits and conduct site inspections; prepare progress reports.

Skills

Fire & Life Safety experience

Fire Alarm systems

Fire Fighting systems

CBS familiarity

PAVA systems

Leadership & communication

Site management

Job description

Job Code: 357/001/471

Industry: Fire Protection

Our client in the fire protection industry is seeking a Fire & Life Safety Supervisor to oversee the installation, testing, commissioning, preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance of Fire Alarm, Fire Fighting, Central Battery Systems (CBS), and PAVA systems. The successful candidate will supervise site activities, guide technicians, ensure compliance with project specifications and local regulations, and deliver projects within the agreed timelines and budget. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge of fire and life safety systems, experience leading installation teams, and the ability to coordinate with clients, contractors, and internal teams to ensure the successful execution of projects.

• Supervise the installation team in installing Fire Alarm, Fire Fighting, Central Battery Systems (CBS), PAVA systems, piping, conduits, cabling, panels, and related devices.
• Interpret schematic drawings, layout drawings, service orders, project specifications, and contract documents to guide technicians during project execution.
• Perform and supervise system testing, commissioning, preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Maintain records of site materials and coordinate the timely ordering of required materials, tools, and equipment to prevent interruptions to site activities.
• Supervise daily installation activities and monitor workforce productivity to ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Inspect the quality of installation work and resolve installation-related issues and customer complaints.
• Record deviations between drawings and actual site conditions and coordinate timely resolutions.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with industry best practices, local codes, and project specifications.
• Enforce compliance with site HSE requirements and safe working practices.
• Organize daily work schedules and assign responsibilities to technicians.
• Coordinate site activities with clients, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Arrange work permits before commencing site activities.
• Conduct site inspections, prepare progress reports, and submit recommendations.
• Respond to customer inquiries and coordinate service activities to ensure timely and cost-effective resolution.
• Maintain accurate installation, maintenance, and service records while monitoring equipment performance and escalating recurring issues when necessary.
• Ensure projects are completed within agreed deadlines while meeting client expectations.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Fire & Life Safety systems.
• Strong knowledge of Fire Alarm Systems.
• Experience working with Fire Fighting Systems.
• Familiarity with Central Battery Systems (CBS).
• Hands-on knowledge of Public Address and Voice Alarm (PAVA) Systems.
• Experience supervising installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance activities.
• Ability to interpret schematic drawings, layout drawings, and technical documentation.
• Strong knowledge of local fire safety regulations, industry standards, and HSE requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple site activities and prioritize work effectively.

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