Facilities Operations Lead – Dubai

faham; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Annual leave

Job summary

Faham in Dubai, UAE is seeking an experienced Facility Supervisor to lead its facility operations and team. The role focuses on safe, compliant, efficient maintenance, vendor management and continuous improvement of facilities.

Key responsibilities include supervising technicians and outsourced staff, planning maintenance for MEP/HVAC, managing budgets, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving audits and improvements. The ideal candidate has UAE experience and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) or Facilities Management.
• 8+ years facilities management experience, including 3+ years in a supervisory role, preferably in UAE.
• Strong knowledge of building systems (MEP, HVAC, fire safety).
• Understanding UAE safety regulations and authority approval processes.
• Proven experience managing teams, vendors, contracts, and budgets.
• Hands-on with CAFM software and MS Office.
• Leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• IFMA FMP, CFM, NEBOSH, or IOSH Certification preferred.
• UAE driving licence preferred; Arabic language a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the facilities team, including technicians, cleaners, security staff, and outsourced personnel.
• Plan and oversee maintenance for MEP, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire/life safety systems.
• Manage vendor relationships, tenders, contracts, AMC, SLA and KPI monitoring.
• Prepare and manage the facilities budget and identify cost savings.
• Ensure compliance with UAE health and safety standards and authorities.
• Conduct site audits and risk assessments, driving corrective actions.
• Oversee fit-out, refurbishment, and small capital projects from planning to handover.
• Manage space planning, office moves, and workplace changes.
• Maintain asset registers and facility documentation using CAFM where available.
• Own permit, license, and insurance renewals related to facilities.
• Lead emergency response, business continuity, and evacuation drills.
• Report facility performance, costs and improvements to management.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Maintenance planning

Regulatory compliance

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) or Facilities Management

Tools

CAFM software

MS Office

Job description

Faham in Dubai, UAE is seeking an experienced Facility Supervisor to lead its facility operations and team. The role focuses on safe, compliant, efficient maintenance, vendor management and continuous improvement of facilities.

Key responsibilities include supervising technicians and outsourced staff, planning maintenance for MEP/HVAC, managing budgets, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving audits and improvements. The ideal candidate has UAE experience and relevant certifications.