Facilities Management Consultant

Dar; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting organization in Dubai is seeking a Facilities Management Consultant to enhance client operations through strategic advisory, operational excellence, and technology integration. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Management, extensive experience in facilities management, and proficiency in industry standards. Join us to shape innovative solutions and empower communities through effective management.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities management or related field.
• Strong understanding of ISO 41001 and 55001 standards.
• Ability to lead projects and manage teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assess facilities operations and recommend improvements.
• Develop FM strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Conduct financial analysis and OPEX forecasting.
• Integrate smart FM technologies for operational efficiency.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Financial analysis

Project management

Data analytics

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Management

Certification in Facilities Management (CFM)

Tools

CAFM

CMMS

IoT technologies

Job description

Company Overview:

Dar, the founding member of the Sidara group, is an international multidisciplinary consulting organization specializing in engineering, architecture, planning, environment, project management, facilities management, and economics. Sidara operates in 60 countries with 20,500 professionals, Dar connects people, places, and communities through innovative solutions to the world's most complex challenges. We deliver projects from inception through completion, embracing challenges to empower communities worldwide. Learn more at www.dar.com.

Our Vision and Values:

We aspire to be the chosen home of those with a gift for crafting solutions that empower people and an unwavering passion for learning and innovation. Our core values shape our culture and guide our decision-making. We are committed to:

• Excellence
• Responsibility
• Empowerment
• Connectivity
• Courage

Role Responsibilities

Strategic FM Advisory:

• Assess client facilities operations, identify inefficiencies, and recommend improvements.
• Develop and implement FM strategies aligned with business objectives.

Operational Excellence:

• Review and optimise maintenance programs (preventive, predictive, corrective).
• Evaluate vendor contracts (cleaning, security, HVAC, etc.) for cost savings and performance.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Ensure FM systems and processes comply with ISO 41001 requirements for quality, efficiency, and sustainability.
• Apply ISO 55001 principles to optimise asset lifecycle management, reliability, and total cost of ownership.

Cost & Performance Management:

• Conduct financial analysis, budgeting, and lifecycle costing for FM services.
• Conduct detailed operational expenditure (OPEX) forecasting for facility operations, including utilities, maintenance, labour, and service contracts.
• Develop cost models to optimise FM budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Benchmark OPEX against industry standards and provide data-driven recommendations

Technology & Innovation:

• Recommend and integrate smart FM technologies (CAFM, CMMS, IoT, BIM).
• Leverage data analytics to drive decision-making and predictive maintenance.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with clients, property managers, and cross-functional teams.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and business cases for senior leadership.

Project Management:

• Lead FM transition projects, relocations, and workplace transformations.
• Oversee small-to-medium FM-related projects, ensuring timely delivery.

Procurement & Tendering

• Develop end-to-end tender documentation for outsourcing FM services (hard/soft services, integrated FM, etc.), including:
• Pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQs) and invitations to tender (ITT).
• Detailed scope of work (SOW) for each service line (cleaning, security, MEP maintenance, landscaping, etc.), specifying:
• Performance standards (SLAs/KPIs)
• Compliance requirements (ISO 41001, HSE regulations)
• Resource allocation & reporting protocols
• Lead evaluation of vendor proposals, ensuring technical & commercial alignment with SOW.
• Draft service-level agreements (SLAs) and contracts with clear performance metrics.