Hard FM supervisor

Plenary; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 268,000 - 402,000; Full time

Job summary

KUFM is seeking an experienced Hard FM supervisor to manage the large university student accommodation campus project in Abu Dhabi. You will oversee MEP services, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and related assets, ensuring compliance with maintenance standards.

The role requires strong technical knowledge of building systems, contractor coordination, and hands-on supervision of maintenance tasks to minimize downtime and ensure occupant safety.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Electrical or Facilities Engineering.
• 10-12 years of experience in hard services maintenance including supervisory experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of MEP systems building maintenance and FM operations.
• Experience in residential hospitality commercial or Hard FM; student accommodation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of hard services including MEP systems, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, civil works, building fabric, BMS, fire systems, CCTV, access control and utilities infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with Buildings Installations & Assets Maintenance and Repair Service requirements.
• Coordinate with OEM/third-party agencies during defect liability period.
• Plan and supervise PPM, CM and RM activities for all building systems.
• Ensure assets meet Availability Criteria and quality standards; monitor performance.
• Verify testing & commissioning activities for MEP and ELV systems.
• Lead handover meetings and ensure readiness for maintenance.
• Maintain documentation and ensure timely fault resolution via CAFM system.

Skills

MEP systems

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

CCTV

BMS

Team leadership

Education

Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Electrical or Facilities Engineering

Tools

CAFM systems

Helpdesk systems

Job description

Job Position: -Hard FM supervisor

KUFM is looking for an experienced Hard FM supervisor to join our team in Abu Dhabi UAE. If you are skilled in Hard FM services and have strong technical background we would love to hear from you.

Job Purpose

Position Purpose: - you will be responsible for managing Hard FM activities related to Large University Student accommodation campus Project in Abu Dhabi.

Key Accountabilities / KRA Guidelines

• Oversee daily operations of all hard services including MEP systems HVAC electrical plumbing civil works building fabric BMS fire systems CCTV access control laundry equipment and utilities infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with Buildings Installations & Assets Maintenance and Repair Service requirements.
• Follow-up with OEM/ third-party agencies associated with projects during Defect liability period.
• Perform and supervise PPM CM and RM activities for all building systems and assets in line with Performance Standards.
• Ensure all assets meet Availability Criteria and are maintained to required quality standards.
• Monitor asset performance and ensure adherence to OEM recommendations and statutory requirements.
• Conduct routine inspections to identify defects hazards and improvement opportunities.
• Conduct detailed snagging inspections for building systems including HVAC Electrical Plumbing Fire Fighting ELV IT BMS CCTV and furniture installations.
• Prepare and maintain snagging lists track defects and coordinate with contractors for timely rectification.
• Witness and verify Testing & Commissioning activities for all MEP and ELV systems.
• Participate in project-to-FM handover meetings and inspections.
• Verify that all building systems are operational and ready for maintenance activities.
• Ensure timely execution of all maintenance tasks to minimize downtime and service disruptions.
• Ensure all service events are logged categorized responded to and rectified within required timeframes using the Helpdesk and CAFM systems.
• Monitor Actual Response Times Rectification Times and Remedial Times as defined in FM requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation including maintenance logs inspection reports and asset records.
• Support internal and external audits inspections and compliance reviews.
• Lead and supervise maintenance technicians and contractors ensuring safe and efficient work practices.
• Allocate daily tasks monitor performance and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Provide technical guidance onthejob training and performance feedback to team members.
• Manage minimum spares and consumables required for maintaining M&E services.
• Act as the primary decisionmaker in the absence of the Hard FM Engineer.
• Coordinate and follow-up with external service providers for specialized maintenance activities.
• Review and verify work completion and ensure compliance with SLAs and KPIs.
• Support procurement activities by preparing technical specifications for vendor RFQ.
• Ensure seamless interface management with security ICT parking and other university teams.
• Enforce all Health & Safety Management Service requirements.
• Ensure maintenance activities follow safe working practices and do not compromise occupant safety.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation measures.
• Lead emergency response actions for technical failures breakdowns and safety incidents.
• Participate in emergency drills and preparedness planning.
• Support trend analysis performance monitoring and monthly reporting.
• Prepare and keep record of daily weekly and monthly maintenance reports data review.
• Recommend improvements upgrades and costeffective solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
• Assist in managing the asset register lifecycle planning and condition assessments.
• Support monitoring and optimization of utilities consumption.
• Support programmed replacement activities and longterm asset planning.
• Provides clear reporting updates and escalation when required.
• Ensures customerfocused service delivery to accommodation occupants.
• Ensure that M&E team vendors and contractors fully comply with HSE requirements.
• Ensure adherence to Good Industry Practice legislation and all necessary consents.

Experience & Educational Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Electrical or Facilities Engineering.
• 1012 years of experience in hard services maintenance including supervisory experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of MEP systems building maintenance and FM operations.
• Experience in residential hospitality commercial or any Hard FM establishment but student accommodation/school/university environments preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong teammanagement capabilities.
• Excellent troubleshooting and technical problemsolving skills.
• Proficiency in CAFM BMS and Helpdesk systems.
• Good communication coordination and reporting abilities.
• Commitment to safety compliance and service excellence.