Senior Manager - Airport Fire & Life Safety

Dubai Airports; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Airports is seeking an experienced Fire Safety Engineer to lead regulatory assurance and technical oversight of fire and life safety systems across design reviews, site inspections and NOC issuance in Dubai.

You will govern the FLS compliance framework, policies and procedures, oversee emergency preparedness programs, audits and risk management, and ensure alignment with GCAA, UAE Fire and Life Safety Code and international standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in fire, safety, engineering or architecture.
• Master's degree preferred.
• CFPE qualification encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Lead fire and life safety regulatory assurance and technical oversight.
• Ensure compliance with GCAA requirements, UAE Fire and Life Safety Code and international standards.
• Lead a fire engineering team across design reviews, site inspections and NOC issuance.
• Govern FLS compliance framework, policies, plans and procedures.
• Oversee emergency preparedness, audit and inspection programmes and risk management.

Skills

Fire design plans

Life safety systems

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in fire, safety, engineering or architecture

Master's degree

CFPE qualification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead fire and life safety regulatory assurance and technical oversight
• Ensure compliance with GCAA requirements, UAE Fire and Life Safety Code and international standards
• Lead a fire engineering team across design reviews, site inspections and NOC issuance
• Govern FLS compliance framework, policies, plans and procedures
• Oversee emergency preparedness, audit and inspection programmes and risk management

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in fire, safety, engineering or architecture
• Working knowledge of fire design plans and life safety systems
• 3 to 8 years of relevant experience
• Fire risk assessment or recognized specialist certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• CFPE qualification

About the Company

Dubai Airports operates the world's busiest airports, delivering airport experiences around the clock.