Senior Fire/ Life/ Safety Engineer
Description
Senior Fire & Life Safety Engineer (12-Month Contract)
Contract Type: Freelance (12 Months)
Location: Doha, Qatar
Location: Doha, Qatar
Al Jazeera Media Network is seeking an experienced Senior Fire & Life Safety Engineer to oversee fire protection, life safety compliance, and risk mitigation across the Network, technical facilities, studios, and critical infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead fire and life safety inspections, audits, investigations, and compliance reviews across AJMN facilities.
- Ensure all fire detection, alarm, suppression, and life safety systems are fully operational and compliant with applicable codes and standards.
- Review and approve fire protection designs, shop drawings, material submissions, and as-built documentation.
- Monitor contractor and vendor performance, conduct site inspections, and manage punch lists through completion.
- Support construction, renovation, and expansion projects by providing fire and life safety expertise.
- Conduct annual facility assessments and recommend corrective actions and risk mitigation measures.
- Deliver fire safety training and awareness programs.
- Participate in tender evaluations and technical assessments of contractors and suppliers.
- Prepare reports, recommendations, and presentations for management and stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in Fire & Life Safety, Fire Protection Engineering, or a similar role.
- Strong knowledge of international fire codes, standards, and compliance requirements.
- Experience reviewing construction projects, fire systems, and technical infrastructure.
- Excellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently in a complex operational environment.
Contract Type: Freelance (12 Months)
Location: Doha, Qatar
Location: Doha, Qatar