Assistant Facilities Manager

applydubaijob.com; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in the UAE is seeking an Assistant Facilities Manager to oversee daily facilities operations across managed properties. You will supervise hard and soft services maintenance schedules, interface with corporate clients to resolve service requests, and ensure continuous performance of building systems.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with at least 5 years of facilities management experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum 5 years of direct facilities management experience.
• Experience with building maintenance and client relationship management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day facilities operations and maintenance activities across assigned properties.
• Manage client relations, address operational inquiries, and ensure SLA compliance.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance tasks with technical engineering teams.
• Monitor workflows, identify performance bottlenecks, and implement service quality controls.
• Facilitate clear communication channels between site technicians, vendors, and executives.

Skills

Operational management

Client relationship management

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Facilities Manager

Company: Confidential

Location: United Arab Emirates

Employment Type: Full Time

Salary: Not Specified

Candidate Prerequisites: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering | Minimum 5 Years Facilities Management Experience | Immediate Availability Preferred | Expertise in Building Maintenance & Client Relationship Management

Description: A growing facilities management firm in the UAE is seeking an Assistant Facilities Manager to join its operational team. This role focuses on overseeing daily facilities operations, supervising hard and soft services maintenance schedules, and maintaining client service standards across managed properties.

The selected candidate will coordinate maintenance workflows, interface with corporate clients to resolve service requests, supervise site technical staff, and ensure continuous performance across building systems and operational protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day facilities operations and maintenance activities across assigned properties.
• Manage client relations, address operational inquiries, and ensure service level agreement (SLA) compliance.
• Coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance tasks with technical engineering teams.
• Monitor operational workflows, identify performance bottlenecks, and implement service quality controls.
• Facilitate clear communication channels between site technicians, vendors, and executive stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering; minimum 5 years of direct facilities management experience.
• Technical Skills: Sound knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems, building management systems (BMS), and maintenance scheduling.
• Key Competencies: Operational management, client relationship management, engineering principles, team coordination, and problem resolution; immediate availability is preferred.