Fire & Life Safety (FLS) Designer

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review Fire & Life Safety (FLS) drawings and reports in compliance with SBC, UAE Fire & Life Safety Code, NFPA, and international standards.
• Develop fire compartmentation layouts and ensure proper fire rating of walls, doors, and structural elements.
• Perform egress calculations (occupant load, exit width, travel distance, common path, dead-end corridors) and ensure compliance with codes.
• Prepare and modify drawings using AutoCAD (FLS layouts, evacuation plans, fire-fighting systems, access layouts).
• Analyze and design fire vehicle access routes, ensuring proper turning radius, access roads, and proximity to firefighting equipment.
• Coordinate with architectural, structural, and MEP teams for FLS integration.
• Support in preparing submissions for Civil Defense approval.
• Assist engineers in preparing of design stage.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Fire & Safety / Architectural / Civil.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (mandatory). Knowledge in Revit is plus
• Strong knowledge of compartmentation, egress principles, fire vehicle access, and evacuation analysis.
• Familiarity with codes & standards: SBC, UAE Fire & Life Safety Code, NFPA.
• Good understanding of fire alarm & fire suppression systems (sprinklers, hydrants, hose reels, extinguishers).
• Strong coordination and documentation skills.