Senior Fire & Life Safety Operations Leader

Qiddiya; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya seeks a Senior Manager - Fire, Life and Safety to oversee fire prevention, life safety, and emergency preparedness across its city assets. You will ensure that fire protection systems, evacuation procedures, and life safety protocols meet international standards to safeguard guests, employees, and infrastructure.

The role demands leadership across large-scale operations, with expertise in NFPA codes and Saudi Civil Defence requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of fire safety management experience.
• In-depth knowledge of NFPA codes and Saudi Civil Defence requirements.
• Professional certifications such as NEBOSH Fire Safety or equivalent preferred.
• Proven leadership of fire safety teams and regulatory coordination.
• Strong analytical skills for risk assessments and safety audits.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fire detection, suppression, and alarm systems across assets.
• Develop and maintain fire safety plans, SOPs, and evacuation procedures.
• Conduct fire risk assessments, safety audits, and inspections per regulations.
• Coordinate fire safety training and evacuation drills.
• Liaise with Saudi Civil Defence and authorities on compliance and coordination.
• Lead incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Support design review of fire safety systems for new and existing assets.

Skills

Fire safety management

Life safety operations

Leadership

Analytical skills

Regulatory liaison

Tools

NFPA codes

Job description

Qiddiya seeks a Senior Manager - Fire, Life and Safety to oversee fire prevention, life safety, and emergency preparedness across its city assets. You will ensure that fire protection systems, evacuation procedures, and life safety protocols meet international standards to safeguard guests, employees, and infrastructure.

The role demands leadership across large-scale operations, with expertise in NFPA codes and Saudi Civil Defence requirements.