Assistant Facilities Manager - Cranleigh Abu Dhabi

Aldar Academies; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cranleigh Abu Dhabi, in partnership with Aldar Education, seeks an Assistant Facilities Manager to support high-quality facilities operations and safety across the school on Saadiyat Island. The role assists the Senior Operations Manager to ensure safe, well‑maintained, and efficient campus services for students, staff, and visitors.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in engineering (MEP or Civil), NEBOSH, and ideally energy/facilities management certification; 5+ years in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Civil) is mandatory.
• NEBOSH certification is required.
• Preferred certification in Energy Management or Facilities Management.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of facilities and general services across the school.
• Supervise on‑site facilities teams and contracted providers.
• Ensure facilities meet high standards of cleanliness, safety, and readiness.
• Be the day‑to‑day point of contact for facilities‑related matters.
• Assist in planning and resourcing school events and activities.

Skills

Facilities management

Health & safety

Contractor coordination

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Civil)

NEBOSH

Energy/Facilities Management certification

Job description

Cranleigh Abu Dhabi in partnership with Aldar Education is seeking to appoint a proactive and experienced Assistant Facilities Manager with a Bachelor's degree in engineering Mechanical Electrical or Civil Mandatory to support the delivery of high-quality facilities operations and support services across the school Located on Saadiyat Island Cranleigh Abu Dhabi is a leading British international school delivering an outstanding education inspired by the heritage and ethos of Cranleigh School in the UK As part of Aldar Education the school operates within a values-led high-performance environment delivering excellence across education operations and community life The Assistant Facilities Manager will support the Senior Operations Manager in the effective delivery of facilities management health and safety and general services across the school The role will help ensure that the campus accommodation and support services operate to the highest standards providing a safe well-maintained and efficient environment for students staff and visitors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in engineering Mechanical Electrical or Civil Mandatory
• NEBOSH
• Preferred Certification in Energy Management or Facilities Management

Minimum Experience

• Minimum 5 years experience in facilities operations or health and safety roles
• Experience in education hospitality or large multi-site environments desirable
• Experience supporting school operations advantageous
• Experience in Abu Dhabi desirable

Job-Specific Knowledge amp Skills

• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Excellent attention to detail and follow-up
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Commercial awareness and cost-control mindset
• Confident working with contractors and service providers
• High standards of professionalism and integrity

What We Offer

Aldar Education are a family of world‑class child‑centred and innovative schools based in the UAE We educate over 38 000 students across our group of owned and managed schools and as we grow so does our need for highly skilled inspirational and dedicated school leaders We offer an attractive remuneration package Our future‑focused learning model includes both students and staff and so we place a special emphasis on professional development coaching and training.

Safeguarding amp Safer Recruitment

Cranleigh Abu Dhabi and Aldar Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All appointments are subject to enhanced safer recruitment checks in line with UAE Labour Law KHDA requirements and Aldar Education's Safer Recruitment Framework.

Equal Opportunities

This job description is not all-inclusive Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this role at any time.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment UAE Nationals are strongly encouraged to apply in line with our national development strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilities amp General Services
  • Support the delivery of facilities and general services across the school promoting a strong service culture and ensuring efficient deployment of staff and resources
  • Supervise and support on‑site facilities and support teams including Security Khidmah facilities teams cleaning maintenance and other contracted service providers
  • Ensure school facilities are maintained to high standards of cleanliness safety presentation and operational readiness
  • Act as a day‑to‑day point of contact for facilities‑related matters escalating issues where required
  • Support the planning and resourcing of school events and activities to ensure facilities and services are in place and operating effectively
• Maintenance amp Operations
  • Support the coordination of all repairs and maintenance works including inspections contractor engagement and follow-up to ensure work is completed to specification
  • Assist in monitoring the condition and safety of buildings grounds and equipment in line with Health and Safety guidance
  • Support daily site checks and ensure issues are logged tracked and resolved
  • Assist with monitoring BMS systems and alerts where applicable
• Health Safety amp Compliance
  • Promote a positive and proactive health and safety culture across facilities and support service teams
  • Support compliance with all relevant Health and Safety legislation Aldar Education policies and local authority requirements
  • Assist in completing internal and external health and safety and environmental audits
  • Support contractor HSE monitoring and compliance
• Finance Procurement amp Contracts
  • Support the management of facilities‑related budgets and expenditure
  • Assist with procurement and purchasing in line with Aldar Education policies and Delegation of Authority DOA
  • Support contract management to ensure value for money and service delivery standards are met
• Leadership amp Stakeholder Engagement
  • Support the management and coordination of facilities and general services teams
  • Work collaboratively with school leadership P amp C and Aldar Education HQ
  • Support performance management training and development of facilities staff
  • Build strong working relationships with contractors suppliers and regulators