Senior Manager - Airport Fire And Life Safety

Dubai Airports; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Airports is seeking a Senior Manager - Airport Fire & Life Safety to lead regulatory assurance, design reviews and risk management across airside and landside facilities. You will oversee a fire engineering team, ensure compliance with UAE codes and international standards, and drive continuous improvement of FLS policies and emergency preparedness.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Fire Engineering or related field, 3–8 years of relevant experience, and CFPE or equivalent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Engineering or related field; Masters desirable.
• Knowledge of fire design plans, life safety layouts, and fire protection systems.
• 3–8 years of relevant experience; CFPE qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory assurance for Fire & Life Safety and oversee design reviews.
• Provide leadership for a fire engineering team and manage NOC documentation.
• Governance and implementation of FLS compliance framework and emergency planning.
• Oversee risk management and audits across aerodrome facilities.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Engineering or related field

Masters degree desirable

Job description

Job Description:

THIS IS WHERE THE EXCITEMENT REALLY BEGINS

SERVICE & OPERATIONS

Senior Manager - Airport Fire & Life Safety

The team works in real time to make sure the right people are in the right place - airside and landside - to meet demand. As our airports are the world's busiest, it's fast-paced and a real challenge. They see that the operational plan is followed, and issues are dealt with across terminals, regular operations, incidents and crisis handling. The operation has to be industry-leading, and it always is.

What youll deliver

• You'll lead Fire & Life Safety regulatory assurance and technical oversight, ensuring compliance with GCAA requirements, the UAE Fire and Life Safety Code, international standards, and Dubai Airports policies and procedures, while protecting life, supporting operational continuity and safeguarding the Aerodrome Certificate.

• You'll provide leadership, direction and managerial oversight of a fire engineering team, working with multiple stakeholder groups, managing delivery of project design consultations, design submission reviews, site inspection and issuance of NOC documentation for current Dubai Airports infrastructure and future development of Al Maktoum International Airport.

• You'll lead the governance, development and implementation of the FLS compliance framework, Airport FLS policies, plans and procedures. You'll oversee emergency preparedness, fire code compliance, audit and inspection programmes, and risk management processes, ensuring airport infrastructure, FLS operations and future developments are underpinned by robust, resilient and effective Fire & Life Safety systems.

• You'll be responsible for the governance, assurance, and continual improvement of fire and life safety (FLS) across the aerodrome and associated airport facilities

What you bring

• You should be educated to a bachelor's degree level or specialized in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Emergency Management, Safety Management, Engineering, Architecture. Masters Degree would be desirable.

• You should have a working knowledge of fire design plans including architectural and life safety layouts, fire protection, suppression, alarm and emergency lighting systems. (CFPE qualification desirable)

• You should have a minimum of 3 - 8 years of relevant experience.

• You'll bring strong Fire Risk Assessment, Fire Engineering qualification or recognized specialist certification

Life at Dubai Airports

Fast-moving and fast-growing, Dubai Airports is a business that's all about delivering great airport experiences, 24 hours a day. Life here means always pushing - and being pushed - to work better and smarter. With us, you'll be encouraged to be the best you can be. You'll be part of the team that connects the world. And at every opportunity, you'll go beyond; delivering an advanced, innovative future for yourself and our business, and making an impact that delivers for Dubai.