Senior Fire Safety Manager
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About the Role
AECOM is seeking a Senior Fire Safety Manager in Doha to oversee fire safety operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead safety initiatives. The role requires 12+ years of experience, fire safety certifications, and expertise in NFPA/QCD standards.
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Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive fire safety programs and protocols aligned with Qatar's fire safety regulations and international standards
- Lead fire and life safety compliance across design coordination, construction, inspections, testing and commissioning
- Ensure compliance with QCD, NFPA, project specifications and airport fire safety requirements
- Review and monitor fire safety systems, fire stopping, evacuation routes, life safety provisions and authority related submissions
- Oversee the design, installation, and maintenance of fire suppression systems, alarm systems, and emergency evacuation equipment
- Coordinate fire safety interfaces with architectural, MEP, special systems, operations and authority stakeholders
- Support inspections, testing, commissioning, approvals and closeout of fire and life safety systems
- Lead emergency response planning and coordinate fire drills to ensure organizational readiness
- Investigate fire incidents and near miss events, documenting findings and implementing preventive measures
- Manage and mentor fire safety personnel, providing training and performance guidance
- Prepare and present fire safety reports to senior management and regulatory authorities
- Stay current with evolving fire safety regulations and industry best practices in the region
Requirements
- Minimum 12 years of professional experience in fire safety management or related safety disciplines
- Proven expertise in fire safety systems, including suppression, detection, and alarm systems
- Strong knowledge of fire safety regulations, building codes, and occupational health and safety standards applicable to Qatar and the Middle East
- Demonstrated experience conducting fire risk assessments, hazard analyses, and safety audits
- Proficiency in emergency response planning and incident investigation methodologies
- Excellent leadership and team management skills
- Advanced proficiency in fire safety documentation, reporting, and data analysis
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in English
- Project management experience with ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
- Professional fire safety certifications (e.g., Certified Fire Protection Specialist or equivalent)
- Experience working in large scale industrial, commercial, or institutional facilities
- Familiarity with international fire safety standards and best practices
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Company Description
- AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering a better world.
- We partner with clients to solve complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
- Our global team includes over 50,000 professionals delivering projects worldwide.
Job Description
- Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive fire safety programs and protocols aligned with Qatar's fire safety regulations and international standards.
- Lead fire and life safety compliance across design coordination, construction, inspections, testing and commissioning.
- Ensure compliance with QCD, NFPA, project specifications and airport fire safety requirements.
- Review and monitor fire safety systems, fire stopping, evacuation routes, life safety provisions and authority related submissions.
- Oversee the design, installation, and maintenance of fire suppression systems, alarm systems, and emergency evacuation equipment.
- Coordinate fire safety interfaces with architectural, MEP, special systems, operations and authority stakeholders.
- Support inspections, testing, commissioning, approvals and closeout of fire and life safety systems.
- Lead emergency response planning and coordinate fire drills.
- Investigate fire incidents and near miss events, documenting findings and implementing preventive measures.
- Manage and mentor fire safety personnel.
- Prepare and present fire safety reports to senior management and regulatory authorities.
- Stay current with evolving fire safety regulations and industry best practices.
Qualifications
- Minimum 12 years of professional experience in fire safety management or related safety disciplines.
- Proven expertise in fire safety systems, including suppression, detection, and alarm systems.
- Strong knowledge of fire safety regulations, building codes, and occupational health and safety standards applicable to Qatar and the Middle East.
- Demonstrated experience conducting fire risk assessments, hazard analyses, and safety audits.
- Proficiency in emergency response planning and incident investigation methodologies.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Advanced proficiency in fire safety documentation, reporting, and data analysis.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in English.
- Project management experience with ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Professional fire safety certifications (such as Certified Fire Protection Specialist or equivalent).
- Experience working in large scale industrial, commercial, or institutional facilities.
- Familiarity with international fire safety standards and best practices.
About AECOM
- AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world.
- We solve clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings.
- AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm with revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.
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