Fire Life Safety Engineer

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.