Senior FLS Site Inspector

Egis Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 280,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis Group in Saudi Arabia seeks a Fire & Life Safety Site Inspector responsible for on-site inspection, verification, and compliance monitoring of fire protection and life-safety systems across building works, testing, and commissioning stages.

You will coordinate with Civil Defence requirements, NFPA standards, and multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring deviations are documented and approved prior to handover.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Fire Engineering, or relevant engineering discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in fire protection, fire alarm, Fire & Life Safety installation, inspection, supervision and/or commissioning.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Experience coordinating with MEP, architectural and structural disciplines.
• NFPA certifications CFI-II is required; CFPS/CFPE/CWBSP are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Inspect active and passive fire protection systems and fire alarm/detection systems on site.
• Verify installations comply with design documents, codes, standards, project specifications, and Civil Defence requirements.
• Coordinate testing, commissioning, and authority inspections.
• Identify deviations from approved designs and document site observations.
• Support Civil Defence inspections and handover.

Skills

Multidisciplinary coordination

Civil Defence inspections support

Documentation and site observation

Knowledge of Civil Defencerequirements

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Fire Engineering, or relevant engineering discipline

15 years of relevant experience in fire protection, fire alarm, Fire & Life Safety installation, inspection, supervision and/or commissioning

10 years of relevant experience in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

NFPA certifications CFI-II (must)

CFPS, CFPE, CWBSP (advantage)

Tools

NFPA standards

Job description

Company Description

Egis is an international player active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and mobility services. We create and operate intelligent infrastructures and buildings that respond to the climate emergency and contribute to more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development. Operating in 100 countries, Egis puts the expertise of its 19,500 employees at the service of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovations accessible to all projects. Through its wide range of activities, Egis is a key player in the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.

With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects, stimulating economic growth and enhancing quality of life. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis is committed to sustainable development. The Group’s operations in the Middle East are built on strategic acquisitions and a deep understanding of local market conditions. Egis’ long history of providing comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services makes it a trusted partner for regional governments, investors, and developers

Job Description

The Fire & Life Safety Site Inspector will be responsible for the site inspection, verification, and compliance monitoring of Fire & Life Safety systems and provisions, ensuring that installations are in accordance with approved design documents, applicable codes and standards, project specifications, approved material submittals, and Civil Defence requirements.

The role will cover active and passive fire protection systems, fire alarm and detection systems, smoke control systems, means of egress, fire and smoke compartmentation, and associated fire and life safety interfaces throughout construction, testing, commissioning, and authority inspection stages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Fire Engineering, or a relevant engineering discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in fire protection, fire alarm, Fire & Life Safety installation, inspection, supervision and/or commissioning.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Experience in multidisciplinary construction projects and coordination with MEP, architectural and structural disciplines.
• Familiarity with applicable Civil Defence requirements, NFPA standards, project specifications and approved authority requirements.
• Experience supporting Civil Defence inspections and project handover is highly desirable.
• Relevant fire protection or inspection-related professional certification is required
• NFPA certifications CFI-II is must. Additional advantage, if with CFPS, CFPE, CWBSP.

Additional Information

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Fire & Life Safety Site Inspector capable of independently inspecting multidisciplinary FLS works across active fire protection, passive fire protection, fire alarm and detection, smoke control, means of egress and associated life safety systems.

The candidate should have a strong understanding of construction practices and be able to identify deviations from approved designs, assess installation compliance, document site observations, witness testing and commissioning, coordinate corrective actions, and support the successful completion of Civil Defence inspections and approvals.