Associate Director Facilities - UAE National - Entertainment

Michael Page; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a senior Facilities Management leader for a large-scale, high-footfall asset in Dubai. You will oversee FM strategy, MEP and utilities, cleaning services, contracts, budgets, sustainability and service delivery, aligning with the five-year plan and guest expectations.

You will drive operational excellence, digital transformation and asset performance while managing internal teams, service providers and external stakeholders in a dynamic, UAE-national focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management or related discipline.
• 6–8 years FM experience across large-scale assets.
• Experience with budgeting, cost-control and procurement.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of MEP, HVAC, fire and life-safety systems.
• Advantageous: experience in theme parks or high-footfall venues.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement FM strategy aligned with five-year plan.
• Prepare annual FM budgets and resource planning.
• Lead delivery and maintenance of MEP, utilities, and life-safety systems.
• Oversee FM and cleaning services, ensuring high standards.
• Manage outsourced FM contracts, procurement strategy and SLAs.
• Drive cost optimization and asset performance.
• Lead FM digital transformation initiatives.
• Ensure QHSE compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and develop the FM team.

Skills

FM leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget control

Procurement

Contract management

QHSE compliance

Sustainability

Digital transformation

MEP knowledge

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or FM

Job description

Lead the Facilities Management function for a large-scale, high-footfall destination asset in Dubai, overseeing FM strategy, MEP and utilities, cleaning services, contracts, budgets, sustainability and service delivery. The role will drive operational excellence, digital transformation and asset performance while managing internal teams, service providers and key external stakeholders.

Client Details

Our client is a leading Dubai Real Estate organisation responsible for operating and managing a large-scale destination and entertainment asset. With significant visitor footfall and a diverse portfolio of facilities, retail and operational spaces, the organisation is focused on delivering best-in-class guest experiences, operational excellence, sustainability and continued enhancement of its assets.

This position is part of the organisation's Emiratisation strategy and is exclusively open to UAE Nationals.

Description

• Develop and implement the Facilities Management strategy in alignment with the organisation's wider business objectives and five-year business plan.
• Prepare annual FM operational plans, budgets and resource requirements, ensuring expenditure remains aligned with approved budgets and business priorities.
• Lead the delivery and maintenance of MEP systems, utilities, buildings, fit-out, emergency generators, lighting, fire and life-safety systems, landscaping and other critical asset infrastructure.
• Oversee FM and cleaning services, ensuring consistently high standards of service delivery and compliance with agreed SLAs and guest expectations.
• Manage outsourced FM contractors, service providers and suppliers, including procurement strategy, scope development, pre-qualification, contract management and performance evaluation.
• Drive cost optimisation and effective procurement while maintaining asset performance, reliability and service quality.
• Lead technical feasibility reviews, inspections and FM audits, identifying operational risks and implementing appropriate mitigation and corrective measures.
• Ensure compliance with relevant QHSE policies, statutory requirements, authority regulations and industry best practices.
• Drive FM digital transformation initiatives, leveraging technology to improve asset performance, operational efficiency and service delivery.
• Lead sustainability initiatives including energy efficiency, waste management and resource optimisation.
• Review technical and electrical drawings where required and coordinate with relevant authorities and stakeholders to secure necessary approvals.
• Monitor guest, tenant and business-partner feedback and implement initiatives to continuously enhance service standards.
• Lead, develop and manage the FM team while ensuring effective resource allocation, accountability and performance management.

Profile

• Be a UAE National.
• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management or another relevant discipline.
• Bring at least 6-8 years of relevant Facilities Management experience, ideally across large-scale retail, commercial, mixed-use, leisure, entertainment or destination assets.
• Experience within theme parks, major visitor attractions or other high-footfall destination environments would be highly advantageous.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of MEP and building systems including HVAC, HV/LV, plumbing, fire and life safety, utilities and associated infrastructure.
• Have strong experience managing outsourced FM contracts, SLAs, service providers and procurement activities.
• Possess strong budgeting, cost-control and commercial management capabilities.
• Demonstrate knowledge of QHSE requirements, safety codes and FM compliance standards.
• Bring experience in sustainability, energy optimisation and technology-led FM transformation.
• Have strong leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to operate effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Relevant Facilities Management, Project Management or QHSE certifications would be advantageous.

Job Offer

An excellent opportunity for a UAE National to join a prominent Dubai-based organisation in a senior Facilities Management leadership position. The role offers significant ownership of a large-scale, high-footfall destination asset, with the opportunity to shape FM strategy, drive operational and digital transformation initiatives, and lead a sizeable portfolio of critical facilities and service providers.

Skills

facility management