Facilities Manager

Mackenzie Jones Middle East; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Ras Al Khaimah is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee hard and soft FM operations across a diverse portfolio of assets. The successful candidate will ensure the reliability of critical systems and manage contractor performance while maintaining compliance with UAE regulations. This role demands 8–12 years of relevant experience and strong stakeholder management skills, with a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities await.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in facilities management across mixed-use, hospitality, or large asset portfolios.
• Strong exposure to contractor and vendor management within outsourced FM models.
• Solid understanding of MEP systems and building services.
• Strong knowledge of HSE, compliance, and regulatory requirements in the UAE.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day delivery of hard and soft FM services across assigned assets.
• Oversee preventive, corrective, and reactive maintenance programmes.
• Ensure uptime and reliability of critical systems.
• Manage contractor performance against SLAs, KPIs, and contractual obligations.
• Support asset condition assessments and lifecycle planning.

Skills

Facilities management

Contractor management

Operational leadership

MEP systems

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Management, or related discipline

Tools

CAFM / digital FM systems

Job description

Facilities Manager

Confidential | Large-Scale Mixed-Use & Hospitality Assets

About the Opportunity

A major asset owner is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to lead the delivery of hard and soft FM operations across a portfolio of large, mixed-use and hospitality assets.

This role requires a hands-on operational leader with strong contractor governance, asset lifecycle understanding, and the ability to manage complex environments safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day delivery of hard and soft FM services across assigned assets
• Oversee preventive, corrective, and reactive maintenance programmes in line with approved schedules
• Ensure uptime and reliability of critical systems (MEP, HVAC, utilities, life-safety systems)
• Manage contractor performance against SLAs, KPIs, and contractual obligations
• Validate service reports, invoices, and variations to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Drive service improvement plans where performance gaps are identified
• Support asset condition assessments, lifecycle planning, and renewal programmes
• Maintain accurate asset data and CAFM system records
• Ensure full compliance with UAE regulations, safety codes, and internal FM standards
• Lead incident response, emergency preparedness, and operational risk mitigation
• Contribute to FM budgets, OPEX forecasting, and cost-control initiatives
• Act as the primary operational FM contact for internal stakeholders and service partners

Candidate Profile

• 8–12 years of experience in facilities management across mixed-use, hospitality, or large asset portfolios
• Strong exposure to contractor and vendor management within outsourced FM models
• Solid understanding of MEP systems and building services (operational, not design-led)
• Proven experience using CAFM / digital FM systems
• Strong knowledge of HSE, compliance, and regulatory requirements in the UAE
• Confident stakeholder manager, able to communicate clearly with senior leadership
• Calm, structured, and decisive under operational pressure
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Management, or related discipline
• Professional certifications (IFMA / NEBOSH / IOSH) preferred