Egis is an international player active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and mobility services. We create and operate intelligent infrastructures and buildings that respond to the climate emergency and contribute to more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development. Operating in 100 countries, Egis puts the expertise of its 19,500 employees at the service of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovations accessible to all projects. Through its wide range of activities, Egis is a key player in the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.
With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects, stimulating economic growth and enhancing quality of life. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis is committed to sustainable development. The Group’s operations in the Middle East are built on strategic acquisitions and a deep understanding of local market conditions. Egis’ long history of providing comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services makes it a trusted partner for regional governments, investors, and developers
Job DescriptionThe Senior Fire & Life Safety Project Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end management and delivery of Fire & Life Safety projects, with overall accountability for technical quality, commercial performance, programme, resources, client management and successful project completion.
The role requires strong technical knowledge across Fire & Life Safety disciplines, combined with proven project and commercial management capabilities. The Project Manager will lead multidisciplinary FLS teams, manage project risks and resources, control scope and budget, coordinate with clients and stakeholders, and ensure deliverables meet applicable codes, standards, authority requirements and contractual obligations.
- Provide overall technical leadership for Fire & Life Safety projects.
- Manage and coordinate technical inputs across:
- Fire and Life Safety strategies.
- Fire protection and firefighting systems.
- Fire alarm and detection systems.
- Passive fire protection.
- Smoke control and smoke management systems.
- Means of egress and evacuation.
- Fire and smoke compartmentation.
- Alternative and special fire suppression systems.
- Fire service access and firefighting provisions.
- Performance-based fire engineering solutions, where applicable.
- Ensure FLS designs and deliverables comply with applicable local codes, Civil Defence requirements, adopted international standards and project requirements.
- Review critical technical deliverables and ensure appropriate technical review and quality-control processes are completed before submission.
- Provide technical direction to project engineers, specialists and design-review teams.
- Lead resolution of complex technical issues and multidisciplinary interface matters.
- Ensure that technical decisions, assumptions, deviations and agreed design solutions are appropriately documented.
- Coordinate technical submissions and responses to Civil Defence and other relevant authorities.
- Lead technical workshops and meetings with clients, designers, contractors and approving authorities as required.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Minimum 15 years of relevant Fire & Life Safety / Fire Engineering experience, with significant experience managing complex multidisciplinary projects.
- Strong experience managing FLS projects covering technical delivery, commercial management, programme, resources and client coordination.
- Strong working knowledge of applicable NFPA standards, local building/fire codes and Civil Defence requirements.
- Relevant professional certification or professional engineering registration is preferred.
- PMP or equivalent project-management qualification would be advantageous.
- Demonstrated experience managing consultants, specialist engineers and multidisciplinary design interfaces.
- Experience with Civil Defence / authority approval processes is highly desirable.
The ideal candidate will be a senior Fire & Life Safety professional with strong technical, commercial and project management capabilities, capable of taking full ownership of complex FLS projects.
The individual will be expected to manage projects as a business as well as a technical assignment, balancing technical quality, client requirements, programme, resources, commercial performance, risk and authority approvals.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- Minimum 15 years of relevant Fire and Life Safety or Fire Engineering experience
- Significant experience managing complex multidisciplinary projects
- Experience managing Fire and Life Safety projects across technical delivery, commercial management, scheduling, resources, and client coordination
- Strong working knowledge of applicable NFPA standards, local building and fire codes, and Civil Defence requirements
- Experience managing consultants, specialist engineers, and multidisciplinary design interfaces
- Experience with Civil Defence and authority approval processes
- Relevant professional certification or professional engineering registration
- PMP or equivalent project-management qualification
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits in the U.S. include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, and overall packages are characterized as good rather than exceptional. Coverage is generally solid, with quality differing by country and office.
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Retirement Support — Retirement plans feature a company‑matching 401(k) in the U.S., contributing to a comprehensive package. Provision strength varies by location due to local policies.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Offerings include paid time off, flexible holidays, hybrid work, and paid family leave in the U.S. Availability and breadth depend on country, office, and job level.
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