Facilities Manager | Emirati Talent

Majid Al Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Majid Al Futtaim is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to lead the delivery of integrated FM services across corporate offices in Dubai. You will ensure safe, compliant, efficient workplaces, manage hard and soft services, and drive service excellence.

The role requires 5+ years in FM, strong leadership, budget and vendor management, and knowledge of CAFM/BMS. You will champion HSE, sustainability, and continuous improvement while coordinating multi-site operations for optimal employee

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 5+ years FM experience.
• Experience managing facilities operations, budgets, and projects.
• Knowledge of HSE, regulatory and industry standards.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• FM certifications (IFMA, IWFM, NEBOSH, IOSH) advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of integrated FM services across corporate offices.
• Oversee hard and soft FM services including maintenance, HVAC, cleaning, and more.
• Drive facilities governance, audits, and compliance.
• Manage maintenance, asset lifecycle, preventive maintenance via SLAs/KPIs.
• Champion health, safety and business continuity initiatives.
• Lead vendor and contract management, procurement and cost optimization.
• Manage facilities budgets, CAPEX, moves and space planning.
• Lead and develop the FM team and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Facilities management

Vendor management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CAFM/BMS

Job description

Facilities Manager is responsible for the delivery of Facilities Management services across corporate offices, ensuring safe, compliant, efficient, and high-quality workplaces that support business operations and employee experience. The role oversees day-to-day hard and soft FM services, manages service providers and vendor performance, drives operational excellence, cost optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives, & ensures compliance with company policies & regulatory requirements.

ROLE PROFILE

• Lead the delivery of integrated Facilities Management services across corporate offices, ensuring safe, efficient, compliant, and high-quality workplace environments.
• Oversee hard and soft FM services, including maintenance, HVAC, cleaning, reception, mailroom, catering support, waste management, landscaping, and fleet operations.
• Drive facilities governance, audits, inspections, and compliance activities, ensuring corrective actions are tracked and resolved in line with regulatory and company standards.
• Manage building maintenance, asset lifecycle planning, preventive maintenance programs, and service performance through SLAs, KPIs, and FM systems.
• Champion health, safety, environmental, business continuity, and emergency preparedness initiatives to maintain a safe and compliant workplace.
• Lead vendor and contract management activities, including procurement, tendering, supplier performance monitoring, and cost optimization.
• Manage facilities budgets, capital expenditure, workplace projects, office moves, fit-outs, and space planning to enhance utilization and employee experience.
• Lead and develop the FM team while driving sustainability, continuous improvement, stakeholder engagement, and service excellence across all facilities operations.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Business Administration, or a related field, with 5+ years of facilities management experience in corporate, retail, or similar environments.
• Proven experience managing facilities operations, service providers, budgets, fit-out projects, and workplace services while ensuring compliance with HSE, regulatory, and industry standards.
• Strong knowledge of facilities management best practices, preventive maintenance, workplace safety, sustainability initiatives, and FM systems (e.g., CAFM/BMS).
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage stakeholder relationships, drive service excellence, and deliver operational improvements in a complex, multi-site environment.
• Excellent planning, communication, problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making skills, with a strong focus on customer experience, cost efficiency, and results delivery.
• Professional FM or HSE certifications (e.g., IFMA, IWFM, NEBOSH, IOSH) and proficiency in English are advantageous; experience implementing international FM standards and leading continuous improvement initiatives is preferred.