Facility Engineer

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

Job summary

Confidential Company in Dubai seeks an experienced facilities and MEP engineer to oversee day-to-day operations across buildings, retail, and F&B sites. You will manage HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life-safety, and building services while coordinating with authorities and contractors to ensure safety, reliability and compliance.

Role requires UAE FM/MEP experience, strong stakeholder management, CAFM familiarity, and a valid UAE driving license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering.
• UAE facilities management / MEP experience preferred.
• Knowledge of UAE authority requirements and building regulations.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, MEP and building maintenance.
• Experience with CAFM systems is an advantage.
• Strong contractor and stakeholder management skills.
• UAE driving license mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage MEP, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire & life-safety and building services.
• Plan and monitor preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Supervise MEP and facilities contractors, technicians and service providers.
• Coordinate AMC contracts, service agreements, quotations and maintenance works.
• Monitor HVAC systems including DX/package units, FCUs/AHUs, ventilation and exhaust systems.
• Coordinate with Civil Defense, Municipality, DEWA/ADDC/SEWA and other authorities.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, authority regulations, HSE standards and landlord requirements.
• Manage snagging, defect rectification and handover of completed projects.
• Review technical drawings, specifications and material submittals.
• Coordinate with landlords, consultants, contractors and tenants.

Skills

MEP systems knowledge

HVAC expertise

Contractor management

Stakeholder management

FM/CAFM experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

Responsible for the day-to-day engineering and facilities management of buildings, retail stores, restaurants, and commercial facilities, ensuring reliable operation, preventive maintenance, statutory compliance, safety, and timely resolution of technical issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage MEP, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire & life-safety and building services.

• Plan and monitor preventive and corrective maintenance activities.

• Supervise MEP and facilities contractors, technicians and service providers.

• Coordinate AMC contracts, service agreements, quotations and maintenance works.

• Monitor HVAC systems including DX/package units, FCUs/AHUs, ventilation and exhaust systems.

• Coordinate with Civil Defense, Municipality, DEWA/ADDC/SEWA and other authorities where required.

• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, authority regulations, HSE standards and landlord requirements.

• Manage snagging, defect rectification and handover of completed projects.

• Review technical drawings, specifications, method statements and material submittals.

• Coordinate with landlords, consultants, contractors and tenants.

• Monitor maintenance budgets, quotations, purchase orders and contractor performance.

• Maintain facility records, asset registers, maintenance reports and CAFM systems.

• Analyze recurring equipment failures and recommend corrective/preventive actions.

• Attend emergency breakdowns and coordinate timely restoration of critical services.

• Conduct regular site inspections and prepare technical reports.

• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of fire alarm, firefighting, emergency lighting and other life-safety systems.

• Support energy-saving initiatives and monitor utility consumption.

• Ensure facilities are maintained to required operational, safety and customer-service standards.

Retail / F&B-Specific Responsibilities

• Support maintenance of retail stores, supermarkets, restaurants and commercial units.

• Coordinate kitchen exhaust, fresh-air, HVAC and grease-related MEP systems.

• Manage maintenance activities without disrupting business operations.

• Coordinate after-hours maintenance and emergency works.

• Support new-store opening, renovation and refurbishment projects.

• Coordinate landlord and authority requirements for operational stores.

• Manage multiple locations and prioritize critical breakdowns.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering.

• UAE facilities management / MEP experience preferred.

• Knowledge of UAE authority requirements and building regulations.

• Strong knowledge of HVAC, MEP and building maintenance.

• Experience with CAFM systems is an advantage.

• Strong contractor and stakeholder management skills.

• UAE driving license Mandatory.