Senior Manager - Fire & Safety

Department / Division

Fire & Safety

Position reports to

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field from accredited university. NFPA , NEBOSH , OSHA certification required.

External Interface

(Enlist external agencies/authorities that you are required to deal with while discharging your duty)

• Government/ regulatory authorities/ statutory/ law enforcement agencies

• Security vendors/ agencies (outsourced agencies/ equipment manufacturers/ Security Guard Board, etc.)

• Medical Agencies

• Retailers

Minimum Qualification

(i.e education, training etc.)

• Mechanical Engineer 
   

   

  
   

   

Minimum Experience

• 10-12 years of experience in real estate industry

Special Skills/Attributes

(required for performing the job effectively)

• Develop and review Fire & Life Safety (FLS) designs for high-rise buildings from concept through construction.
• Ensure compliance with the National Building Code (NBC 2016), relevant IS standards, NFPA guidelines (where applicable), and local Fire Department regulations.
• Review architectural, structural, and MEP drawings to ensure fire safety integration.
• Design and coordinate fire protection systems including:
  • Fire hydrant systems
  • Automatic sprinkler systems
  • Fire pumps and pump rooms
  • Fire water storage tanks
  • Fire alarm and detection systems
  • Smoke management and pressurization systems
  • Emergency lighting and exit signage
  • Portable fire extinguishers
• Coordinate with architects, MEP consultants, façade consultants, structural engineers, and project teams to resolve design clashes.
• Obtain design approvals from statutory authorities and support the process of Fire NOC approvals.
• Review consultant drawings, calculations, BOQs, technical specifications, and vendor submissions.
• Conduct technical evaluations of fire protection equipment and recommend suitable systems.
• Participate in value engineering initiatives without compromising life safety requirements.
• Monitor design changes and ensure updated documentation is maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical support to project execution teams during installation, testing, commissioning, and final inspections.
• Assist in preparing tender documents, technical specifications, and bid evaluations for fire protection systems.
• Conduct site inspections to verify compliance with approved fire safety designs.
• Support emergency preparedness planning and recommend improvements in fire & life safety measures.
• Keep abreast of the latest fire safety technologies, codes, and industry best practices.

Overall Purpose/Objective

Of the job

Responsible for ensuring adherence to defined safety a