Assistant Facilities Manager

Excellerate; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Excellerate is seeking an Assistant Facilities Manager to deliver facilities management services on site, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, environmental policies, and client requirements. You will manage budgets, financial reporting, and coordinate maintenance and services with technicians and contractors.

The role requires 3–5 years FM experience, a Bachelor's in Engineering, and strong English communication and financial skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant Facilities Management experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (B.E. / B.Tech).
• Fluent in English (written and verbal).
• Strong financial acumen, including raising Purchase Orders (POs) and managing operational budget tracking.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for FM standards and delivery of IFM Services contract through KPI's/SLA's.
• Manages, oversees and/or coordinates repair and maintenance work by technicians, vendors and contractors.
• Responsible for all financial costs and controls for the site.
• Ensure the timely delivery of all monthly financial reports.
• Ensure that all Health & Safety and Environmental requirements are in place at site/s within remit.
• Ensure operational and resource planning arrangements are aligned with forecasts, contractual commitments and profit targets.
• Ensure technical services are delivered in accordance with contractual requirements, statutory regulations, industry standards, OEM requirements and FM best practices.

Skills

Fluent English

Financial management

FM knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (B.E./B.Tech)

Job description

Who are we?

We are the market leader in commercial real estate services and investments, offering our clients across Africa and the Middle East an integrated range of high-quality real estate services, including facilities management, advisory and transaction services, and project management.

We primarily support corporate clients who procure services on a contractual basis throughout the Middle East and Africa, and even globally, depending on their portfolio.

Why choose us?

Imagine more than just the future of work — with CBRE Excellerate, you can help shape it. Within our leading international group, you will discover a culture that encourages entrepreneurship, where your outstanding work is not only valued but also celebrated. Collaborate with talented people, benefit from exceptional resources, and thrive both professionally and personally throughout your career journey.

About the Role

The Assistant Facilities Manager is responsible for the delivery of facilities management services to the site. Ensuring compliance and adherence to Health and Safety, environmental, company procedures, related general legislation, and client/tenant requirements. This role is also required to ensure the adherence to the budgetary costs and customer service standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for FM standards and delivery of IFM Services contract through KPI's/SLA's
• Manages, oversees and/or manages repair and maintenance work assignments performed by technicians, vendors and contractors performing building maintenance, landscaping and janitorial work
• Responsible for all financial costs and controls for the site.
• Ensure the timely delivery of all monthly financial reports.
• Ensure that all Health & Safety and Environmental requirements are in place at site/s within remit.
• Ensure operational and resource planning arrangements are aligned with forecasts, contractual commitments and profit targets.
• Ensure technical services are delivered in accordance with contractual requirements, statutory regulations, industry standards, OEM requirements and recognised FM best practices.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant Facilities Management experience.
• Educational Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (B.E. / B.Tech).
• Language Proficiency: Fluent in English (written and verbal).
• Financial Management: Strong financial acumen, including raising Purchase Orders (POs) and managing operational budget tracking.