Trainee, Fire and Life Safety

About the Role

This trainee role focuses on Fire and Life Safety within XELUXE Engineering Consultancy.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn and interpret UAE, Saudi, and international FLS codes and standards.
• Review architectural drawings and identify potential compliance gaps.
• Assist in preparing FLS strategies, reports, drawing mark-ups, and compliance schedules.
• Use appropriate digital and AI-assisted tools to support code research and drawing review.
• Independently verify digital outputs against applicable codes and project information.
• Coordinate with architects, MEP engineers, and internal project teams.
• Develop technical-writing and client-communication capabilities.
• Progressively coordinate defined projects based on demonstrated competence.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Strong logical reasoning and technical interpretation skills.
• Ability to understand or quickly learn architectural and engineering drawings.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Comfortable using digital and AI-assisted platforms for code research, drawing review, and technical documentation.
• AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, or related digital-design capability is preferred.
• Programming or data-analysis knowledge will be an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail, curiosity, and willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire and Safety, Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, Architecture, Building Services, or a related discipline.

Selection Process

Candidates will undergo a practical assessment covering:

• Logical reasoning and technical comprehension.
• Interpretation of a short code requirement.
• Understanding of a basic architectural floor plan.
• Written communication.
• Digital aptitude and responsible use of AI tools.

Academic results will be considered; however, selection will primarily depend on analytical ability, drawing aptitude, communication, digital capability, and learning potential.