Assistant Fire Protection Engineer

Job Description

Join TUI Hotels & Resorts as a Cluster Assistant Fire Protection Engineer, supporting and coordinating Fire Protection initiatives across our owned TUI hotel properties in Zanzibar under the supervision of the Maintenance Director and Health & Safety Manager.

This role will primarily be located at the TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar, Pwani Mchangani,Tanzania.

ABOUT OUR OFFER

• Competitive salary and benefits as standard.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and build strong connections across the organization.
• Working within a fast-growing international hotel company within the world’s leading tourism group.
• We promote career development with wide range of international opportunities across our business with an exceptional approach to your learning - access to free learning platforms.

ABOUT THE JOB

Fire & Life Safety Systems Management:

• Oversee fire protection and life safety systems including:
• Firefighting systems (sprinklers, hose reels, landing valves, fire pumps)
• Fire alarm systems (addressable and conventional)
• Emergency and exit lighting systems
• Smoke detectors and fire suppression systems
• Ensure systems are operational 24/7 without compromising guest comfort or hotel services. Monitor alarm events, system faults, and panel indications; ensure timely corrective actions.

Installation, Testing & Commissioning:

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise installation work during system upgrades.
• Conduct inspections, testing, and commissioning of fire alarm and firefighting systems.
• Coordinate Civil Defense and authority inspections, approvals, and certifications.

Compliance & Safety:

• Ensure full compliance with: Local Fire & Life Safety Codes & Regulations
• Hotel brand standards and company policies
• Support fire risk assessments and life safety audits.
• Ensure statutory inspection schedules are met and documented.
• Maintain readiness for emergency situations at all times.

Coordination & Hotel Operations:

• Coordinate closely with: Hotel Engineering team & Health Safety
• MEP, civil, and contractors for maintenance works
• Ensure all fire system activities are conducted with minimal disturbance to guests.
• Assist in planning and execution of fire drills and evacuation exercises.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records of: Inspections, testing, and maintenance
• Fire alarm events and corrective actions
• Authority approvals and certificates
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports for management and external Audits

Training & Awareness:

• Assist in training hotel staff on: Fire safety procedures
• Emergency response and evacuation
• Basic use of firefighting equipment
• Promote fire safety awareness among staff and contractors.

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience in fire protection systems within hotels, hospitality, or high‑end commercial buildings.
• Experience in operational hotels and guest‑occupied environments is highly preferred.
• Experience with testing, commissioning, and authority inspections is essential.
• Strong knowledge of: Firefighting systems (sprinklers, pumps, hose reels)
• Fire alarm systems (addressable & conventional)
• Emergency lighting and life safety systems
• Familiarity with Fire & Life Safety Codes & Regulations requirements.
• Ability to review shop drawings, technical submittals, and method statements.
• Understanding of authority approval and inspection procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting and fault‑finding skills.
• Excellent coordination and communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently with high attention to detail.
• Service‑oriented mindset suitable for hospitality operations.
• Proficient in report writing and documentation.

TUI Group is the world’s number one integrated tourism business. TUI Hotels & Resorts comprises over 400 hotel properties with 12 core brands that cover all areas of the leisure hotel market from price-conscious to luxury brands.

From a workplace to a place to belong. At TUI we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, encouraging everyone to come as you are, because together, our potential is limitless. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities and impairments so if you require any support, please do let us know.