Project Maintenance Engineer

Uplift People Consulting; Dubai; On-site; AED 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Uplift People Consulting is seeking a seasoned Maintenance and Projects Lead for a major QSR network in the UAE. You will oversee new restaurant openings, renovations and ongoing maintenance, ensuring compliance with brand safety and local regulations while driving cost efficiency and operational excellence.

Responsibilities include managing construction, MEP installations, approvals, and comprehensive maintenance across outlets, with a focus on in-house troubleshooting, vendor management and

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in civil/mechanical/electrical engineering or technical equivalent.
• 5 years experience in F&B/QSR/Hospitality projects and maintenance in the UAE.
• Proven expertise in restaurant fit-outs, MEP kitchen equipment and maintenance operations.
• Strong knowledge of UAE authority regulations, mall/landlord requirements and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver restaurant construction, renovation and fit-out projects within timelines and budgets.
• Oversee MEP works, kitchen installations and approvals for new outlets.
• Manage corrective, reactive and preventive maintenance (PPM) across restaurants, commissaries and offices.
• Conduct inspections, supervise equipment upkeep (kitchen, HVAC, fire safety, hood systems) and ensure HACCP compliance.
• Reduce reliance on external vendors by handling in-house troubleshooting where possible.
• Monitor vendor SLAs, control spare parts planning and track cost-saving initiatives.
• Build strong collaboration with contractors, landlords, suppliers and internal teams.

Skills

Project management

Maintenance management

Vendor management

Troubleshooting

MS Office

CMMS

Communication

Driving license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil/mechanical/electrical engineering

Technical Diploma

Tools

CMMS

ERP Systems

Maintenance software

MS Office

Job description

About Uplift:

Uplift is a dynamic agency specializing in global talent search covering EMEA LATAM USA and APAC. With successful placements in 52 countries we combine speed and cutting-edge technology to source top executive and mid-senior talent across various functions. Our innovative approach integrates global networks AI and advanced recruitment tools. Beyond recruitment we engage with our audience through our podcast newsletter and webinars ensuring we stay at the forefront of talent acquisition and global HR trends.

About Our Client:

Backed by a strong market presence our client is committed to strategic expansion bringing exciting opportunities in the F&B retail space.

Position Overview

To oversee new restaurant openings renovations and maintenance operations across the QSR network ensuring compliance with brand safety and regulatory standards while driving cost efficiency and operational excellence.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver restaurant construction renovation and fit-out projects within set timelines and budgets.
• Oversee MEP works kitchen installations and authority/mall approvals for new outlets.
• Manage corrective reactive and preventive maintenance (PPM) across restaurants commissaries and offices.
• Conduct inspections supervise equipment upkeep (kitchen HVAC fire safety hood systems) and ensure HACCP compliance.
• Reduce reliance on external vendors by handling in-house troubleshooting where possible.
• Monitor vendor SLAs control spare parts planning and track cost-saving initiatives.
• Build strong collaboration with contractors landlords suppliers and internal teams.

Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in civil/mechanical/electrical engineering or Technical Diploma with equivalent experience.
• 5 years experience in F&B/QSR/Hospitality projects and maintenance in the UAE.
• Proven expertise in restaurant fit-outs MEP kitchen equipment and maintenance operations.
• Strong knowledge of UAE authority regulations mall/landlord requirements and safety standards.
• Valid UAE driving license (mandatory).
• Project & maintenance management
• Vendor & stakeholder management
• Strong troubleshooting skills (kitchen & MEP systems)
• MS Office & maintenance software proficiency
• Excellent communication (English; Arabic is a plus)

Key Skills
Presentation Skills,Hotel Experience,HVAC,Mechanical Knowledge,CMMS,Maintenance,Painting,ERP Systems,Programmable Logic Controllers,Power Tools,Manufacturing,Troubleshooting
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1