School Facilities & Safety Operations Lead

Aldar Academies; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cranleigh Abu Dhabi, in partnership with Aldar Education, seeks an Assistant Facilities Manager to support high-quality facilities operations and safety across the school on Saadiyat Island. The role assists the Senior Operations Manager to ensure safe, well‑maintained, and efficient campus services for students, staff, and visitors.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in engineering (MEP or Civil), NEBOSH, and ideally energy/facilities management certification; 5+ years in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Civil) is mandatory.
• NEBOSH certification is required.
• Preferred certification in Energy Management or Facilities Management.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of facilities and general services across the school.
• Supervise on‑site facilities teams and contracted providers.
• Ensure facilities meet high standards of cleanliness, safety, and readiness.
• Be the day‑to‑day point of contact for facilities‑related matters.
• Assist in planning and resourcing school events and activities.

Skills

Facilities management

Health & safety

Contractor coordination

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Civil)

NEBOSH

Energy/Facilities Management certification

Job description

Cranleigh Abu Dhabi, in partnership with Aldar Education, seeks an Assistant Facilities Manager to support high-quality facilities operations and safety across the school on Saadiyat Island. The role assists the Senior Operations Manager to ensure safe, well‑maintained, and efficient campus services for students, staff, and visitors.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in engineering (MEP or Civil), NEBOSH, and ideally energy/facilities management certification; 5+ years in