Lead Fire & Safety

Purpose/Objective

To lead, strategize, and oversee fire safety policies and compliance across all group businesses, ensuring risk mitigation, regulatory adherence, and innovation in fire safety practices while fostering a culture of safety and resilience.

Key Responsibilities of Role

Lead the planning, engineering, and design of Fire Alarm & Public Address (FAPA) systems, CCTV systems, and associated ELV infrastructure for high-rise and large-scale developments. Ensure compliance with applicable National and International Fire Safety Codes & Standards, including NBC, NFPA, BS/EN, and other relevant regulations. Develop and review fire safety solutions for: - High-rise buildings - Commercial developments - Mixed-use developments - Large floor area facilities - Smart and integrated buildings Drive the integration of FAPA systems with various building systems to enhance fire safety management and emergency response effectiveness, including: - Building Management System (BMS) - HVAC & Smoke Management Systems - Elevator Recall & Fireman's Lift Operations - Access Control Systems - CCTV & Video Management Systems - Public Address & Voice Evacuation Systems - Emergency Lighting Systems - Central Monitoring Stations - Integrated Command & Control Centers Establish and optimize centralized fire monitoring and control room operations, ensuring real-time monitoring of: - Fire alarms and events - System health status - Fault management - Device connectivity - Emergency response workflows Review cause-and-effect matrices, system architecture, zoning philosophy, network design, and automation logic for integrated fire protection systems. Provide technical leadership during design reviews, commissioning, testing, and handover stages. Desired Candidate Profile Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation/Fire Engineering or equivalent) Minimum 12-14 years of proven experience in planning and designing FAPA and CCTV systems. Demonstrated experience in delivering fire safety technology solutions for high-rise buildings and large-area developments. Strong knowledge of: - NBC India - NFPA Standards - BS/EN Standards - Fire Engineering Principles - ELV Systems Design - Intelligent Building Systems Hands-on experience in integrating fire alarm systems with building automation and centralized monitoring platforms. Strong understanding of command center operations, remote monitoring, system analytics, and fire system health management. Excellent stakeholder management and multidisciplinary coordination skills.

Technical Competencies

Crisis and Incident Management-SVC,Financial Acumen (Budget management, Costing, etc)-SVC,Fire Safety-SVC,Knowledge of Emergency safety and health procedures-SVC,Knowledge of Security Protocols-SVC,Security Governance (Regulations and Compliance)-SVC,Security Infra Planning, Design, and Integration-SVC

Qualifications and Experience

Educational Qualification: Bachelor's, Master's Degree, Additional Degrees or Certification in Security Management preferred Work Experience (Range of years): Minimum 15 years in the corporate security field, fire , safety field