
Senior Manager - Airport Fire & Life Safety
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- Category
- 🏗️ Construction & Engineering
- Level
- Senior
- Experience
- 3-8 years
- Type
- Full-time
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Senior Manager - Airport Fire & Life Safety
The team works in real time to make sure the right people are in the right place – airside and landside – to meet demand. As our airports are the world’s busiest, it’s fast-paced and a real challenge. They see that the operational plan is followed, and issues are dealt with across terminals, regular operations, incidents and crisis handling. The operation has to be industry-leading, and it always is.
What you'll deliver
- You’ll lead Fire & Life Safety regulatory assurance and technical oversight, ensuring compliance with GCAA requirements, the UAE Fire and Life Safety Code, international standards, and Dubai Airports policies and procedures, while protecting life, supporting operational continuity and safeguarding the Aerodrome Certificate.
- You’ll provide leadership, direction and managerial oversight of a fire engineering team, working with multiple stakeholder groups, managing delivery of project design consultations, design submission reviews, site inspection and issuance of NOC documentation for current Dubai Airports infrastructure and future development of Al Maktoum International Airport.
- You’ll lead the governance, development and implementation of the FLS compliance framework, Airport FLS policies, plans and procedures. You’ll oversee emergency preparedness, fire code compliance, audit and inspection programmes, and risk management processes, ensuring airport infrastructure, FLS operations and future developments are underpinned by robust, resilient and effective Fire & Life Safety systems.
- You’ll be responsible for the governance, assurance, and continual improvement of fire and life safety (FLS) across the aerodrome and associated airport facilities
What you bring
- You should be educated to a bachelor’s degree level or specialized in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Emergency Management, Safety Management, Engineering, Architecture. Master's Degree would be desirable.
- You should have a working knowledge of fire design plans including architectural and life safety layouts, fire protection, suppression, alarm and emergency lighting systems. (CFPE qualification desirable)
- You should have a minimum of 3 – 8 years of relevant experience.
- You’ll bring strong Fire Risk Assessment, Fire Engineering qualification or recognized specialist certification
Life at Dubai Airports
Fast-moving and fast-growing, Dubai Airports is a business that’s all about delivering great airport experiences, 24 hours a day. Life here means always pushing – and being pushed – to work better and smarter. With us, you’ll be encouraged to be the best you can be. You’ll be part of the team that connects the world. And at every opportunity, you’ll go beyond; delivering an advanced, innovative future for yourself and our business, and making an impact that delivers for Dubai.
Requirements
- •Bachelor’s degree in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Emergency Management, Safety Management, Engineering, or Architecture
- •Minimum of 3 – 8 years of relevant experience
- •Working knowledge of fire design plans including architectural and life safety layouts
- •Knowledge of fire protection, suppression, alarm, and emergency lighting systems
- •Strong Fire Risk Assessment skills
- •Fire Engineering qualification or recognized specialist certification
Nice to Have
- •Master's Degree
- •CFPE qualification
Responsibilities
- •Lead Fire Life Safety regulatory assurance and technical oversight
- •Ensure compliance with GCAA requirements, UAE Fire and Life Safety Code, and international standards
- •Provide leadership and managerial oversight of a fire engineering team
- •Manage delivery of project design consultations, design submission reviews, and site inspections
- •Issue NOC documentation for current and future airport infrastructure
- •Lead the governance, development, and implementation of the FLS compliance framework
- •Oversee emergency preparedness, fire code compliance, audit, and inspection programmes
- •Manage risk management processes for airport infrastructure and FLS operations
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Dubai Airports manages and operates passenger and cargo airports in Dubai, including Dubai International (DXB) and Al Maktoum International (DWC). They facilitate global travel and logistics.

