FLS Consultant - Mechanical

Dussmann-Ajlan & Bros; Umluj; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Dussmann Ajlan & Bros in Yanbu/Umluj, Saudi Arabia, seeks an experienced FLS Consultant - Mechanical to provide governance, technical assurance, and performance oversight for Fire & Life Safety systems across facilities.

Responsibilities include ensuring NFPA, SBC, SFG20 compliance; conducting fire risk assessments; reviewing systems (alarm, suppression, smoke control, emergency power); overseeing maintenance programs, audits, and contractor governance; and supporting VVIP environments with

Qualifications

• Requires governance of Fire & Life Safety systems per NFPA/SBC/SFG20 and client standards.
• Experience in fire risk assessments, maintenance strategies, and lifecycle planning.
• Proven contractor governance (SLA/KPI, audits, gap analysis) and audits readiness.

Responsibilities

• FLS Governance & Compliance: ensure systems meet NFPA/SBC and statutory requirements.
• Fire Risk Assessment & Advisory: identify hazards and mitigation options.
• System Review & Technical Assurance: assess alarms, suppression, smoke control, and power systems.
• PPM & Statutory Compliance Oversight: develop maintenance strategies and testing programs.
• Contractor Performance Management: monitor performance and drive improvement plans to ensure SLA/KPI compliance.
• Asset Lifecycle & Replacement Planning: lead condition surveys and replacement strategies.
• Tender & Project Support: review submissions and witness testing & commissioning.
• Policies, Procedures & Governance: develop FLS-related SOPs and documentation.
• Training & Awareness: deliver training on FLS compliance and operations.
• VVIP / Critical Environment Assurance: ensure high-availability in sensitive environments.
• Systems & Digital Tools: proficiency in CMMS, KPI dashboards, SharePoint/EDMS.

Skills

FLS governance

Fire & Life Safety knowledge

NFPA SBC SFG20 knowledge

Audit readiness

CMMS Maximo

KPI monitoring

Education

Degree in Facilities Management

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Fire Protection Engineering

NFPA CFPS or equivalent

ISO Internal Auditor (ISO 9001/41001/45001)

NEBOSH or equivalent HSE certification

CFM / FMP (optional)

Tools

Maximo

PMS procedures

KPI monitoring tools

SharePoint

EDMS

Job description

Dussmann Ajlan & Bros is pleased to announce a new career opportunity for the position of

FLS Consultant - Mechanical, based in Yanbu/Umluj, Saudi Arabia.

Description:

Provide specialist governance, technical assurance, and performance oversight for Fire & Life Safety (FLS) systems across assigned facilities. Ensure compliance with NFPA, SBC, SFG20, and client standards through risk assessments, contractor performance management, lifecycle planning, and audit readiness—supporting safe, compliant, and high-availability operations, particularly in critical and VVIP environments

Key Responsibility:

• FLS Governance & Compliance: Ensure all FLS systems comply with NFPA, SBC, and statutory requirements; maintain audit readiness and compliance evidence.
• Fire Risk Assessment & Advisory: Conduct fire risk assessments; identify hazards, vulnerabilities, and recommend mitigation strategies and improvements.
• System Review & Technical Assurance: Assess FLS systems (alarm, suppression, smoke control, compartmentation, emergency power) and recommend upgrades or optimization. Strong expertise in Fire & Life Safety systems including.
• PPM & Statutory Compliance Oversight: Develop/review maintenance strategies, statutory testing programs, and readiness checks for FLS systems.
• Contractor Performance Management: Monitor FMSP/contractor performance; conduct reviews, audits, and improvement plans to ensure SLA/KPI compliance.
• Asset Lifecycle & Replacement Planning: Lead condition surveys; support replacement strategies, cost estimation, and lifecycle planning for FLS systems.
• Tender & Project Support: Review technical submissions, support tender processes, inspect installations, and witness testing & commissioning (T&C).
• Policies, Procedures & Governance: Develop and review FLS-related SOPs, policies, and compliance documentation.
• Training & Awareness: Deliver training for client and FMSP teams on FLS compliance, systems operation, and best practices.
• VVIP / Critical Environment Assurance: Ensure high-availability, discreet, and compliant FLS operations in sensitive environments. .
• Systems & Digital Tools :
• Proficiency in CMMS (e.g., Maximo), PMS procedures, KPI monitoring tools, and reporting dashboards, Document management systems (SharePoint / EDMS).

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 10+ years in Facilities Management / Fire & Life Safety
• Sound knowledge of NFPA, SBC, SFG20, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Competent in fire risk assessment, PPM strategies, statutory testing, asset condition surveys, lifecycle replacement planning, and contractor governance (SLA/KPI, audits, gap analysis).
• Proven experience in FLS consultancy or FM assurance roles including contractor oversight, compliance verification, audits, and lifecycle planning.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION:

• Degree in Facilities Management, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering / Fire Protection Engineering or related discipline
• Recognized Fire Protection certification (e.g., NFPA CFPS or equivalent)
• ISO Internal Auditor (ISO 9001 / 41001 / 45001), NEBOSH (or equivalent HSE certification)
• CFM / FMP (FM-related certification – optional)