Senior Fire Alarm & Fire Protection Lead

Employment; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Employment is seeking an experienced Lead Expert - Fire Alarm & Fire Fighting to lead and manage the technical and operational activities of the Fire Alarm and Fire Fighting team. The role involves team leadership, technical support, customer escalation management, project/tender support, and ensuring compliance with manufacturer standards and industry requirements.

Responsibilities include mentoring the team, resolving complex issues on site, monitoring SLAs and KPIs, supporting sales with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or related field.
• 10–15 years of experience with Fire Alarm, Fire Fighting and Fire Protection systems, preferably in Qatar/GCC.
• Minimum 3–5 years in a supervisory/leadership role managing Fire Alarm & Fire Fighting teams.
• Strong hands-on experience in installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting and technical support.
• Good knowledge of Fire Alarm, Fire Fighting, Fire Suppression, Fire Pumps, Sprinkler, Hydrant and related systems.
• Experience with QCDD approvals, inspections and compliance requirements is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA standards and Qatar Civil Defence requirements.
• Experience in technical estimation, tendering, quotations and resource planning.
• Strong customer handling, technical escalation and team-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and mentor the Fire Alarm & Fire Fighting team.
• Provide technical guidance and resolve complex customer and site-related issues.
• Monitor team performance, SLAs, KPIs, workflows, and service quality.
• Support Sales and Tender teams with technical requirements, quotations, and resource estimates.
• Ensure Fire Alarm and Fire Fighting systems are maintained according to manufacturer O&M standards and industry requirements.
• Analyse recurring technical issues and implement preventive measures to improve system reliability.
• Manage customer escalations and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Coordinate with internal teams to improve productivity, service quality, and profitability.
• Conduct team reviews, training, performance monitoring, and technical development.
• Prepare technical reports and provide regular management updates.
• QCDD Grade A or Grade B certificate is preferred.

Skills

Team leadership

Technical escalation handling

Customer relationship management

Project/tender support

Troubleshooting

Resource planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical

Tools

NFPA standards knowledge

QCDD processes

Notifer/Honeywell/Siemens certifications

Job description

Employment is seeking an experienced Lead Expert - Fire Alarm & Fire Fighting to lead and manage the technical and operational activities of the Fire Alarm and Fire Fighting team. The role involves team leadership, technical support, customer escalation management, project/tender support, and ensuring compliance with manufacturer standards and industry requirements.

Responsibilities include mentoring the team, resolving complex issues on site, monitoring SLAs and KPIs, supporting sales with