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Associate Director / Technical Director- Fire Engineering

Confidential Careers
Dubai, UAE
Fulltime
Director
2 months ago
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Overview

We are a global real estate developer with a presence in over 150 offices worldwide and a strong, established footprint across the Middle East.

We deliver world-class residential and commercial developments, driven by innovation, technical excellence, and a passion for creating inspiring spaces.

We are seeking a highly skilled

Associate Director And Technical Director- Fire Engineering

to join our team in Dubai, UAE/ KSA and lead the Fire Engineering function across key projects in the region.

The Role

This is a senior leadership position responsible for driving fire engineering strategy, technical delivery, and compliance across a portfolio of major developments.

The role provides full lifecycle oversight from concept design through to construction and authority approvals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead fire engineering delivery across multiple complex projects, ensuring quality, consistency, and compliance
  • Develop and review fire strategies, performance-based design solutions, and technical reports aligned with international standards
  • Drive code-compliant design and ensure adherence to local and international regulations (IBC, IFC, NFPA, regional codes)
  • Coordinate with architects, MEP, structural, and multidisciplinary teams to integrate fire engineering requirements
  • Review and approve design documentation, shop drawings, and material submittals
  • Interface with authorities and stakeholders to secure approvals and ensure regulatory compliance
  • Oversee modelling and analysis outputs (CFD, evacuation modelling) to support design decisions
  • Provide technical leadership and governance across projects, ensuring high-quality engineering outcomes
  • Mentor and develop junior engineers, building team capability and technical standards
  • Manage multiple projects, ensuring delivery aligns with commercial, programme, and quality objectives

Candidate Profile

  • Degree in Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
  • Significant experience in fire engineering with proven leadership on large-scale developments
  • Strong knowledge of international fire codes and standards (NFPA, IBC, IFC) and regional frameworks
  • Experience across complex building typologies (mixed-use, high-rise, infrastructure, etc.)
  • Strong stakeholder management and authority liaison experience
  • Ability to lead both technical delivery and strategic project discussions

Why Consider This Opportunity

  • Leadership role on high-profile, regionally significant developments
  • Strong technical influence across design and delivery
  • Opportunity to shape fire engineering standards at portfolio level
  • Exposure to complex multidisciplinary projects across the Middle East

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