Fire Safety Manager / Fire Engineering Director

About the Role

We are looking for a knowledgeable Fire Safety Manager / Fire Engineering Director to spearhead all aspects of fire safety management, engineering, compliance, and fire protection in relation to buildings and multiple projects.

Primary Responsibilities

• Direct fire safety planning, engineering, risk evaluations, and compliance initiatives.
• Manage fire detection, alarm systems, suppression mechanisms, evacuation plans, and other life safety components.
• Ensure strict adherence to fire safety codes, regulations, standards, and requirements set by authorities.
• Perform fire risk assessments, inspections, audits, and safety evaluations regularly.
• Collaborate effectively with architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, regulatory authorities, and project teams.
• Review and assess fire safety plans, technical documents, designs, reports, and emergency protocols.
• Identify fire safety hazards, ensure compliance, and implement corrective measures where needed.
• Lead, guide, and mentor a team of fire safety engineers, officers, and technical specialists.

Qualifications and Experience

• Possess a Diploma or Degree in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in senior roles covering fire safety management, fire engineering, or fire protection.
• Comprehensive knowledge of fire codes, protection systems, life safety procedures, evacuation strategies, and risk analysis.
• Familiarity with recognized standards such as NFPA, BS, EN, local fire codes, and applicable international guidelines.
• Strong technical, analytical, communicative, leadership, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experienced in liaising with authorities, consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Professional certifications like Fire Safety Manager, Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS), Professional Engineer (PE), or similar credentials are advantageous.
• Experience handling projects in commercial, residential, industrial, healthcare, hospitality, data centers, or large-scale developments is preferred.