Senior Fire and Life Safety Engineer - High-Rise Residential Projects - Azizi Developments - Dubai,

Azizi Development UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 245,520 - 357,120; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to contribute to iconic high-rise developments in Dubai

Leadership role within a multidisciplinary design studio

Competitive salary aligned with UAE engineering market standards

Career growth within a progressive real-estate development organization

Job summary

Azizi Development UAE is looking for a Senior Fire and Life Safety Engineer to lead fire engineering design for high-rise residential projects in Dubai. The position requires overseeing compliance with safety standards while guiding a team of engineers in a dynamic design studio.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in fire safety design, strong knowledge of UAE regulations, and a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field. Attractive benefits and competitive salary are offered.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in fire and life safety design for high-rise residential or mixed-use developments.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Civil Defense codes and international fire safety standards.
• Experience leading or mentoring technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead fire and life safety engineering design across residential and mixed-use developments.
• Develop fire protection strategies in alignment with UAE Civil Defense regulations.
• Provide technical guidance on fire detection, alarm systems, and smoke management.
• Supervise and mentor fire safety engineers within the in-house design team.

Skills

Fire and life safety system design

Smoke management and evacuation planning

High-rise building fire engineering

Code compliance and authority approvals

Risk assessment and performance-based design

Multidisciplinary coordination

Technical leadership and mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Fire Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Position Overview

Senior Fire and Life Safety Engineer - High‑Rise Residential Projects will lead fire engineering design and compliance strategies for landmark residential and mixed‑use developments in Dubai. This role heads the in‑house Fire and Life Safety specialty within a multidisciplinary design studio, ensuring advanced fire safety systems, regulatory compliance, and evidence‑based engineering practices across large‑scale real estate projects.

Country: UAE | City: Dubai | Industry: Real Estate | Function: Electrical‑Electronics Engineering | Salary: 22,000-32,000 monthly (Market estimated) | Gender: Any | Nationality: Any | Job Type: Full‑time

Key Responsibilities

• Lead fire and life safety engineering design across residential and mixed‑use developments
• Develop comprehensive fire protection strategies in alignment with UAE Civil Defense regulations and international codes
• Provide technical guidance on fire detection, alarm systems, smoke management, evacuation planning, and passive fire protection
• Oversee integration of fire safety systems within architectural, structural, and MEP designs
• Supervise and mentor fire safety engineers within the in‑house design team
• Review and approve fire engineering drawings, calculations, and technical documentation
• Coordinate with authorities, consultants, and project stakeholders for approvals and compliance
• Conduct risk assessments and performance‑based fire engineering analysis for high‑rise structures
• Ensure continuous improvement of fire safety standards through research and evidence‑based design
• Support project directors with technical expertise during design reviews and construction phases
• Monitor adherence to project timelines and quality benchmarks

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Fire Engineering, or related discipline
• Extensive experience in fire and life safety design for high‑rise residential or mixed‑use developments
• Strong knowledge of UAE Civil Defense codes and international fire safety standards
• Experience leading or mentoring technical teams
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary coordination within complex projects
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and leadership skills

Skills Set

• Fire and life safety system design
• Smoke management and evacuation planning
• High‑rise building fire engineering
• Code compliance and authority approvals
• Risk assessment and performance‑based design
• Multidisciplinary coordination
• Technical leadership and mentoring

Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to iconic high‑rise developments in Dubai
• Leadership role within a multidisciplinary in‑house design studio
• Exposure to landmark residential and mixed‑use projects
• Competitive salary aligned with UAE engineering market standards
• Career growth within a progressive and expanding real‑estate development organization