Fire Protection Engineer
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About the Role
A confidential global company seeks a Fire Protection Engineer with an electrical background and strong UAE fire protection experience to relocate to Zambia.
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Responsibilities
- Review and develop fire fighting / fire protection design deliverables (shop drawings, calculations, material submittals, method statements)
- Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and site teams to resolve technical issues and close RFIs
- Support project execution: installation oversight, inspections, testing, commissioning, and handover documentation
- Ensure compliance with relevant standards/codes and project specifications (e.g., NFPA / local authority requirements)
- Prepare reports, schedules, and technical documentation for approvals and closeout
- Support procurement with technical evaluations, BOQs, and vendor clarifications
- Provide engineering support to construction teams to maintain quality, safety, and timeline performance
Requirements
- Electrical Engineering degree required
- Fire Fighting / Fire Protection engineering experience (hands on, project based)
- UAE experience is mandatory with 5+ years total UAE experience in fire systems / fire protection
- Strong understanding of fire fighting systems and site execution practices (installation to commissioning)
- Able to relocate and work in Zambia
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Role Summary
- We’re looking for a hands on Fire Fighting Engineer (Electrical Background) with strong UAE fire protection exposure to join our team in Zambia and support project delivery from design through commissioning.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and develop fire fighting / fire protection design deliverables (shop drawings, calculations, material submittals, method statements).
- Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and site teams to resolve technical issues and close RFIs.
- Support project execution: installation oversight, inspections, testing, commissioning, and handover documentation.
- Ensure compliance with relevant standards/codes and project specifications (e.g., NFPA / local authority requirements as applicable).
- Prepare reports, schedules, and technical documentation for approvals and closeout.
- Support procurement with technical evaluations, BOQs, and vendor clarifications.
- Provide engineering support to construction teams to maintain quality, safety, and timeline performance.
Must have Requirements (Mandatory)
- Electrical Engineering background (degree required).
- Fire Fighting / Fire Protection engineering experience (hands on, project based).
- UAE experience is mandatory with 5+ years total UAE experience in fire systems / fire protection.
- Strong understanding of fire fighting systems and site execution practices (installation to commissioning).
- Able to relocate and work in Zambia.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ex NAFFCO OR experience with other major established UAE fire companies (strong advantage).
- Engineering support experience on construction projects (contractor/consultant/project delivery environment).
- Hospitality project exposure (hotels/resorts/hospitality MEP/fire systems) is a plus.
- Strong documentation and stakeholder coordination skills.
Education
- Engineering degree required (Electrical Engineering mandatory for this role).
- Candidates with an additional BA are welcome.
Location
- Zambia (relocation required).
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