Fire & Safety Compliance Specialist

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is seeking a dedicated Fire Safety & Compliance professional in Abu Dhabi to ensure Civil Defence certificates are current and to coordinate regulatory inspections for FAB premises.

The role focuses on maintaining Fire Alarm and Fire Fighting systems, managing related contracts, and ensuring compliant operations across all bank locations. You will liaise with authorities, support fit-out approvals, and drive cost-saving safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
• Knowledge of local safety and security regulations is mandatory.
• Working knowledge of both Arabic and English

Responsibilities

• Ensure all FAB premises maintain valid Civil Defence safety certificates and renew them before expiry.
• Coordinate security system inspections and approvals from relevant police authorities before Civil Defence certificate expiry dates.
• Maintain and update MIS records related to Civil Defence certificates and monitoring system certificates.
• Liaise with Civil Defence and other regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with the latest fire safety and security regulations.
• Arrange and monitor inspections required for approvals and certifications.
• Obtain necessary police and Civil Defence approvals required for the operation of bank premises.
• Manage contracts related to Fire Alarm and Fire Fighting equipment.
• Ensure service providers perform scheduled maintenance and inspections.
• Monitor vendor performance and compliance with service agreements.
• Ensure all locations have valid Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC) and required certifications.
• Support premises and facilities teams in obtaining approvals and clearances for fit-out projects.
• Ensure all FAB locations are equipped with up-to-date Fire Alarm and Fire Fighting systems.
• Ensure preventive maintenance activities are completed on schedule.
• Assist with cost-saving initiatives related to Fire & Safety operations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.

Skills

Fire Safety Management

Civil Defence Compliance

Regulatory Coordination

Facilities & Premises Management

Vendor Management

Contract Administration

Stakeholder Management

MIS Reporting

Process Improvement

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Arabic & English Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline

Knowledge of local safety and security regulations

Working knowledge of Arabic and English

Job description

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is seeking a dedicated Fire Safety & Compliance professional in Abu Dhabi to ensure Civil Defence certificates are current and to coordinate regulatory inspections for FAB premises.

The role focuses on maintaining Fire Alarm and Fire Fighting systems, managing related contracts, and ensuring compliant operations across all bank locations. You will liaise with authorities, support fit-out approvals, and drive cost-saving safety initiatives.