FLS Consultant - Mechanical

About the role

We are looking for an experienced FLS Consultant – Mechanical to provide governance, technical assurance and performance oversight for fire and life safety systems across our facilities in Yanbu/Umluj, Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with NFPA, SBC, SFG20 and client standards, particularly in critical and VVIP environments.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure all fire & life safety (FLS) systems comply with NFPA, SBC, statutory requirements and maintain audit readiness.
• Conduct fire risk assessments, identify hazards and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Review and assure FLS systems (alarm, suppression, smoke control, compartmentation, emergency power) and propose upgrades or optimisation.
• Develop and oversee preventive maintenance (PPM) and statutory testing programmes.
• Monitor contractor performance, conduct audits and enforce SLA/KPI compliance.
• Lead asset condition surveys, support replacement strategies, cost estimation and lifecycle planning.
• Support tender processes, review technical submissions and witness testing & commissioning.
• Develop and maintain FLS SOPs, policies and compliance documentation.
• Deliver training and awareness sessions for client and contractor teams.
• Guarantee high‑availability, discreet FLS operations in VVIP and critical environments.

Required profile

• Minimum 10 + years experience in Facilities Management / Fire & Life Safety.
• Degree in Facilities Management, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Fire Protection Engineering.
• Recognised fire‑protection certification (e.g., NFPA CFPS) and ISO Internal Auditor qualification.
• Proven experience in FLS consultancy, contractor oversight, compliance verification and lifecycle planning.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of NFPA, SBC and SFG20 standards.
• Fire risk assessment and mitigation expertise.
• Preventive maintenance (PPM) strategy development.
• Statutory testing and asset condition surveying.
• Lifecycle replacement planning for FLS assets.
• Contractor performance management and SLA/KPI monitoring.
• Proficiency with CMMS (e.g., Maximo) and PMS procedures.
• Use of KPI monitoring tools, reporting dashboards, SharePoint/EDMS.