Restaurant Projects & MEP 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

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