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.

• 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