Facilities Engineer

Wasl Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Wasl Group in Dubai seeks a Facilities Engineer to support operation and maintenance of MEP and building systems across its property portfolio. You will help ensure energy efficiency, UAE compliance, and sustainability initiatives under senior engineers.

The role involves preventive and corrective maintenance, contractor coordination, documentation, and reporting to uphold high standards across facilities. Relevant CAFM/ERP experience and knowledge of smart building systems are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Facilities Engineering.
• 3–5 years’ experience in facilities engineering, maintenance, or construction.
• Knowledge of MEP and building systems maintenance.
• Familiarity with outsourced vendor management.
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related discipline.
• Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, LEED, CFM).
• Experience with smart building systems and CAFM software.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations and maintenance of MEP and building systems.
• Conduct routine inspections of equipment, systems, and infrastructure.
• Assist in the development and execution of preventive and corrective maintenance schedules.
• Coordinate with outsourced service providers to ensure quality service delivery.
• Prepare inspection reports and elevate technical issues to senior engineers.
• Ensure compliance with UAE regulations, HSE standards, and organizational policies.
• Contribute to energy efficiency, water conservation, and sustainability initiatives.
• Maintain technical records, drawings, and documentation of facilities operations.
• Support small-scale projects and upgrades of facility systems.
• Participate in emergency response and incident resolution when required.

Skills

Facilities Maintenance

Technical Inspection

FM Service Delivery

Compliance & HSE

Sustainability

Documentation & Reporting

CAFM & ERP Tools

Technical Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil or Facilities Engineering

Master’s in Engineering, Facilities Management or related

Professional certifications (PMP, LEED, CFM)

Tools

CAFM software

ERP systems

Engineering tools

Job description

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Position Title: Facilities Engineer
Reports to: Head of Engineering and Planning / Sr. Operations Manager / Operations Manager
Division: Real Estate
Department: Asset Mgmt Services & Solution

2. POSITION SUMMARY:

The Facilities Engineer is responsible for supporting the operation and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and building systems across the organization’s property portfolio. The role ensures that facilities are well maintained, energy efficient, and compliant with UAE regulations and organizational standards. Working under the guidance of senior engineers, the role contributes to preventive and corrective maintenance, contractor coordination, and sustainability initiatives.

3. JOB DIMENSIONS:

Number of Staff Supervised

• Direct Reports: None (may guide supervisors or technicians on specific tasks if assigned)

4. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

Key Accountabilities

• Support day-to-day operations and maintenance of MEP and building systems.
• Conduct routine inspections of equipment, systems, and infrastructure.
• Assist in the development and execution of preventive and corrective maintenance schedules.
• Coordinate with outsourced service providers to ensure quality service delivery.
• Prepare inspection reports and elevate technical issues to senior engineers.
• Ensure compliance with UAE regulations, HSE standards, and organizational policies.
• Contribute to energy efficiency, water conservation, and sustainability initiatives.
• Maintain technical records, drawings, and documentation of facilities operations.
• Support small-scale projects and upgrades of facility systems.
• Participate in emergency response and incident resolution when required.

5. KEY TECHNICAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Skill

Description

Proficiency Level

Facilities Maintenance

Support preventive and corrective maintenance of MEP and building systems.

Intermediate

Technical Inspection

Conduct inspections and report maintenance requirements.

Intermediate

Work with service providers to deliver FM services.

Intermediate

Compliance & HSE Awareness

Apply UAE regulatory and safety requirements in daily tasks.

Basic

Sustainability Practices

Contribute to energy-saving and eco-friendly initiatives.

Basic

Documentation & Reporting

Maintain records of inspections, repairs, and performance.

Intermediate

Use CAFM, ERP, and engineering tools for reporting and monitoring.

Intermediate

Technical Problem Solving

Provide input to resolve technical issues under supervision.

Intermediate

6. COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Internal: Senior MEP Engineer, Senior Civil/Electrical Engineers, Operations, QA.
• External: FM service providers, contractors, consultants, regulatory authorities.

7. CONTEXT, WORK ENVIRONMENT & DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY:

• Operates under the supervision of senior engineers.
• Provides technical input but major decisions are escalated.
• No budget authority but contributes to efficient service delivery through inspections and reporting.

8. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports cost efficiency by identifying defects early and ensuring timely maintenance.
• Helps optimize vendor performance to avoid rework and unnecessary expenses.

9. SELECTION CRITERIA:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Facilities Engineering.
• 3–5 years’ experience in facilities engineering, maintenance, or construction.
• Knowledge of MEP and building systems maintenance.
• Familiarity with outsourced vendor management.
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related discipline.
• Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, LEED, CFM).
• Experience with smart building systems and CAFM software.