Fire & Safety Compliance Specialist — UAE

First Abu Dhabi Bank; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is seeking a Specialist, Fire & Safety for Abu Dhabi, responsible for ensuring all branches and facilities are inspected by Civil Defence and other authorities to maintain fire safety approvals. The role involves coordinating inspections, maintaining Civil Defence certificates, managing contracts for Fire Alarm/Fire Fighting systems, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

0-2 years experience and a Bachelor's degree are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
• 0 to 2 years of experience dealing with local authorities, particularly Police and Civil Defence entities.

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.
• Ensure timely processing of all Civil Defence and Police-related payments.
• Reconcile payments with the Accounts team to avoid discrepancies.
• Ensure all Civil Defence-related payments are processed through the FAB Administration Department Corporate Credit Card Decision-Making Authority.
• Authorized to make decisions related to Civil Defence and Police renewals in coordination with the Premises team and other relevant stakeholders within the bank.

Skills

Fire Safety Management

Civil Defence Compliance

Regulatory Coordination

Facilities and Premises Management

Contract Administration

Stakeholder Management

MIS Reporting

Process Improvement

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Knowledge of local safety and security

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is seeking a Specialist, Fire & Safety for Abu Dhabi, responsible for ensuring all branches and facilities are inspected by Civil Defence and other authorities to maintain fire safety approvals. The role involves coordinating inspections, maintaining Civil Defence certificates, managing contracts for Fire Alarm/Fire Fighting systems, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

0-2 years experience and a Bachelor's degree are required.