Fire Protection Project Engineer: Lead & Deliver

NAFFCO Careers; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

NAFFCO Careers in the UAE seeks a Project Engineer for Fire Fighting Systems to lead planning, execution and delivery across commercial, industrial, and residential projects. You will design, install and Commission fire protection systems, review drawings, and coordinate with internal teams and contractors.

The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical engineering background and 3+ years in project engineering or site management within fire protection or MEP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Fire Protection Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in project engineering or site management within fire protection/MEP.
• Experience in design, installation, commissioning of fire protection systems.
• Knowledge of NFPA and UAE Fire & Life Safety Code.
• Strong project planning and scheduling skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and documentation.
• Proficiency in MS Office and engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of fire fighting system projects, ensuring compliance with design specifications, safety standards, and regulations.
• Coordinate project activities between internal engineering, site, procurement, and installation teams for timely project delivery.
• Oversee site installation works, supervising subcontractors and technicians for quality and adherence to plans.
• Review and interpret technical drawings and codes to guide site operations.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental standards are met and address safety concerns.
• Track project progress, update schedules, identify risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain project records, including submittals, reports, test certificates, and as-builts.
• Provide technical guidance to clients and stakeholders from inception to handover.

Skills

Fire fighting system design

Project coordination

Site management

NFPA/UAE Fire & Life Safety Code

Technical reporting

MS Office

Communication skills

Mechanical Engineering basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Project management software

Job description

NAFFCO Careers in the UAE seeks a Project Engineer for Fire Fighting Systems to lead planning, execution and delivery across commercial, industrial, and residential projects. You will design, install and Commission fire protection systems, review drawings, and coordinate with internal teams and contractors.

The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical engineering background and 3+ years in project engineering or site management within fire protection or MEP.