Fire Life Safety Engineer
Abu Dhabi, Other/Not Applicable, AE
Job Title: Fire Life Safety Engineer
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Experience: 10+ Years
Department: HSE / Engineering / Fire Safety
Reporting To: Head of MEP Department
Job Summary:
We are seeking a qualified and experienced Fire Life Safety Engineer with a minimum of 10 years of experience in design review, code compliance, and risk assessment related to fire and life safety systems across complex buildings and infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review and validate Fire & Life Safety designs and ensure compliance with local and international codes (NFPA, IBC, UAE Fire Code, etc.).
- Conduct fire risk assessments, evacuation modeling, and life safety strategies.
- Review fire alarm, emergency lighting, smoke control, and suppression systems designs.
- Provide technical guidance to clients, design consultants, and project teams.
- Participate in site inspections and audits to verify implementation of fire safety systems.
- Coordinate with civil defense and relevant authorities for design approvals and inspections.
- Prepare fire safety reports and Authority Submission documentation.
- Lead fire and life safety assessments in existing buildings (Condition Assessments, FLS Audits).
- Support business development with proposal input and client presentations when required.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Fire Engineering.
- Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) or equivalent preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in Fire Engineering and Life Safety.
- Strong knowledge of local codes and international standards (NFPA, IBC, BS, etc.).
- Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.