Facilities Manager (UAE) — MEP, HVAC & Safety

Confidential Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in the UAE seeks an experienced Facility Manager to oversee daily operations, maintenance, safety, and optimal facility performance in the UAE. You will lead maintenance teams, coordinate contractors, manage budgets, and ensure regulatory compliance across HSE, fire, and municipal standards.

The role requires 5+ years in facility management, strong knowledge of MEP systems, and proven leadership. A UAE driving license is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Engineering, Facilities Management, Building Services, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of facility management experience, preferably in the UAE/GCC.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building maintenance.
• Experience in managing technicians, contractors, and multiple service providers.
• Knowledge of AMC, SLA, KPI, preventive maintenance, and CAFM systems.
• Good understanding of UAE health, safety, fire and regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Good knowledge of MS Office.
• UAE driving license is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily facility operations and ensure all services are delivered efficiently.
• Supervise maintenance teams, technicians, housekeeping, security, and external contractors.
• Plan and monitor preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Oversee MEP, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, civil, and building maintenance works.
• Manage service providers, suppliers, and annual maintenance contracts (AMC).
• Ensure compliance with UAE HSE, fire & life safety, municipality, Civil Defense, and other applicable regulations.
• Conduct regular site inspections and ensure timely resolution of maintenance issues.
• Prepare and monitor maintenance schedules, reports, and facility documentation.
• Manage facility budgets, purchase requirements, and operational expenses.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with SLA/KPI requirements.
• Handle emergency situations, breakdowns, and incident response.
• Identify opportunities for energy saving, cost reduction, and operational improvement.
• Maintain records of assets, maintenance activities, inspections, permits, and contracts.
• Coordinate with clients, tenants, management, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure the facility is maintained in a clean, safe, secure, and operational condition.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Engineering, FM, Building Services, or related field

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

Confidential Company in the UAE seeks an experienced Facility Manager to oversee daily operations, maintenance, safety, and optimal facility performance in the UAE. You will lead maintenance teams, coordinate contractors, manage budgets, and ensure regulatory compliance across HSE, fire, and municipal standards.

The role requires 5+ years in facility management, strong knowledge of MEP systems, and proven leadership. A UAE driving license is advantageous.