Senior Fire Life Safety Engineer

Wasael Property Management; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 334,800 - 502,200; Full time

Job summary

A property management company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Fire Life Safety Engineer. This role entails overseeing fire life safety systems' performance, ensuring compliance with UAE Civil Defense regulations and international fire safety standards, and providing technical leadership. Candidates should possess 9-12 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Fire Protection Engineering. A focus on continuous improvement and regulatory compliance is essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 9–12 years of experience in fire life safety engineering or fire protection systems.
• Experience in facilities management and large, complex environments.
• Knowledge of UAE Fire & Life Safety Code and NFPA standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance of fire protection and life safety systems.
• Coordinate Civil Defense approvals and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitor contractor performance for fire protection systems.

Skills

Fire safety engineering and technical troubleshooting

Regulatory compliance and inspection management

Contractor and stakeholder coordination

Risk identification and mitigation

Technical reporting and documentation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Fire Protection Engineering

Professional certifications related to Fire Life Safety

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Fire Life Safety Engineer is responsible for overseeing the performance, compliance, and continuous improvement of Fire Life Safety (FLS) systems across large‑scale infrastructure and facilities. The role ensures that all fire protection systems, evacuation strategies, and life safety infrastructure meet local Civil Defense regulations, international fire safety standards, and operational requirements within a complex 24/7 environment. This position provides technical leadership to facilities management and project teams to ensure safe building operations, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement of fire safety systems.

Key Responsibilities

Fire Life Safety Systems Management

• Oversee performance and compliance of fire protection and life safety systems across facilities.
• Monitor installation, commissioning, and maintenance of FLS systems.
• Ensure all systems operate in accordance with UAE Civil Defense regulations and international fire safety standards (NFPA).
• Conduct site inspections to verify system performance, installation quality, and operational readiness.

Compliance & Regulatory Coordination

• Coordinate Civil Defense approvals, submissions, and inspections.
• Ensure fire safety documentation, procedures, and operational processes remain compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Support the development and implementation of fire evacuation strategies and building occupancy safety guidelines.

Contractor & Supplier Management

• Monitor performance of contractors and service providers responsible for fire protection systems.
• Support the development of Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) scopes and technical requirements.
• Evaluate supplier performance and ensure compliance with contractual obligations and safety standards.

Operational Review & Continuous Improvement

• Conduct operational reviews of fire life safety systems and related infrastructure.
• Identify system gaps, operational risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Recommend technical improvements to enhance fire safety performance and operational resilience.

Data Analysis & Performance Monitoring

• Maintain records and databases for fire life safety system performance.
• Monitor compliance with preventive maintenance schedules and safety programs.
• Provide technical reports and recommendations to management regarding system performance and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or related technical field.

Professional certifications related to Fire Life Safety, Fire Protection Engineering, or Safety Management are preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 9–12 years of experience in fire life safety engineering or fire protection systems.
• Experience in facilities management, infrastructure, or large, complex, and high‑risk operational environments.
• Experience in regulated environments or critical facilities preferred.

Technical Knowledge

• Fire Life Safety Systems (Fire Detection & Alarm, Fire Suppression Systems)
• UAE Fire & Life Safety Code and NFPA standards
• Civil Defense regulatory requirements and approval processes
• Facilities Management and infrastructure systems
• Preventive maintenance and contractor management
• Building safety strategies and evacuation planning

Key Skills

• Fire safety engineering and technical troubleshooting
• Regulatory compliance and inspection management
• Contractor and stakeholder coordination
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Technical reporting and documentation

Key Competencies

• Technical Leadership
• Attention to Detail
• Risk Assessment & Decision Making
• Stakeholder Communication
• Continuous Improvement