Senior Associate - Post-Handover Relations

Majid Al Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Majid Al Futtaim in Dubai seeks a Senior Associate for Post-Handover Relations to manage defect cases, coordinate inspections, and communicate progress to owners after handover. You will ensure timely closure within service standards, interacting with CRM teams, contractors, and property representatives.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 2–3 years in customer service, with strong documentation, English fluency, and the ability to manage multiple cases under SLA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 2–3 years in customer service or handover roles.
• Experience coordinating defects, inspections, and contractor actions is preferred.
• Strong documentation and communication skills with customers and teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary contact for defect reporting during Defects Liability Period.
• Coordinate site inspections with contractors, engineers, and owners.
• Maintain case records detailing property, defect, documentation, and expectations.
• Escalate high-impact or delayed cases to management and ensure SLAs are met.

Skills

Post-handover relations

Defects liability management

Site visit coordination

Customer case management

Contractor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Customer Relationship Management systems

Job description

Senior Associate - Post-Handover Relations Job Snapshot Role: Senior Associate - Post-Handover Relations Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Real Estate Function: Customer Support-Client Care Experience: 2-3 years Job Type: Full-time

Overview Senior Associate - Post-Handover Relations in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Real Estate opportunity focused on resolving customer concerns during the Defects Liability Period and maintaining satisfaction after property handover. Majid Al Futtaim is hiring an Emirati professional who can manage defect cases, coordinate inspections and rectification work, communicate progress clearly, and ensure issues are closed within agreed service standards.

Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Real Estate Function: Customer Support-Client Care Salary: 12000-18000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Emirati Job Type: Full-time

Role Context The Senior Associate will serve as the main connection between property owners, Customer Relationship Management teams, Defects Liability Period specialists, contractors, and internal stakeholders after handover. The role ensures reported defects are documented, inspected, assigned, monitored, and resolved within established Service Level Agreements. Effective case ownership will improve customer confidence, reduce unresolved complaints, strengthen contractor accountability, and support the long-term reputation of Majid Al Futtaim developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for customers reporting defects or property concerns during the Defects Liability Period.
• Receive cases through telephone, email, Customer Relationship Management systems, meetings, and other approved communication channels.
• Review each customer concern carefully and collect the information required for technical assessment.
• Conduct in-person meetings to understand reported issues and explain the resolution process.
• Create accurate case records covering property details, defect descriptions, supporting documents, photographs, and customer expectations.
• Classify cases according to urgency, technical category, contractual responsibility, and applicable Service Level Agreements.
• Coordinate site inspections with Defects Liability Period teams, contractors, consultants, and property representatives.
• Confirm appointment dates with customers and ensure relevant parties have access to the property.
• Attend site visits when required to support communication and verify the nature of reported defects.
• Track rectification activity from initial notification through inspection, repair, quality review, and final closure.
• Follow up with contractors to ensure work begins and finishes within agreed timelines.
• Escalate delayed, recurring, disputed, or high-impact cases to the appropriate management level.
• Keep customers informed about inspection findings, planned actions, expected completion dates, and changes to schedules.
• Communicate technical information in clear language that customers can understand.
• Confirm customer availability before repair visits and coordinate access arrangements.
• Ensure completed work is reviewed against agreed quality and construction standards.
• Obtain completion evidence and customer confirmation before closing eligible cases.
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• Maintain accurate records of correspondence, appointments, contractor actions, approvals, and case outcomes.
• Monitor open cases and prioritize those approaching or exceeding Service Level Agreement deadlines.
• Act as the liaison between customers, contractors, Customer Relationship Management teams, and Defects Liability Period personnel.
• Resolve communication gaps that could delay inspections, repairs, or customer updates.
• Prepare reports covering open cases, closure rates, response times, repeat defects, and Service Level Agreement performance.
• Track customer satisfaction and identify issues affecting the post-handover experience.
• Analyze recurring defects and share findings with technical and development stakeholders.
• Recommend process improvements that strengthen case ownership, reporting accuracy, and resolution speed.
• Support the development of customer communication templates, escalation procedures, and tracking controls.
• Participate in meetings concerning defect trends, contractor performance, customer complaints, and operational priorities.
• Protect confidential customer, property, and contractual information.
• Maintain a professional and customer-first approach during challenging conversations.
• Balance several cases, appointments, reports, and follow-up actions in a deadline-driven environment.

Ideal Profile

The successful candidate will hold a bachelor 's degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Engineering, or another relevant discipline. Applicants should have 2-3 years of experience in customer service, customer relations, property handover, facilities coordination, construction support, or a related field. Previous exposure to real estate development or construction is preferred. The role requires practical understanding of Defects Liability Period processes, construction defects, rectification procedures, contractor coordination, and Service Level Agreement tracking. Candidates should be able to manage customer expectations while maintaining accurate records and following technical matters through to completion. Strong organization, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential, particularly when several urgent cases require attention. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Customer Relationship Management systems is required. Fluency in English is essential, while Arabic language capability would be an advantage.

Skills Set

• Post-handover customer relations
• Defects Liability Period management
• Property defect coordination
• Customer case management
• Customer Relationship Management systems
• Complaint handling
• Service Level Agreement tracking
• Site visit coordination
• Contractor follow-up
• Defect rectification
• Construction standards
• Property handover support
• Technical issue documentation
• Case escalation
• Customer status updates
• Appointment scheduling
• Access coordination
• Quality verification
• Case closure
• Customer satisfaction monitoring
• Defect trend analysis
• Contractor performance reporting
• Customer service reporting
• Cross-functional coordination
• Microsoft Office
• Data accuracy
• Record management
• Problem-solving
• Stakeholder communication
• English communication
• Arabic communication
• Time management
• Multitasking
• Confidentiality

Why Join Us

This role offers Emirati talent the opportunity to develop specialist experience across customer relations, property handover, construction defect resolution, and contractor management within a major Real Estate organization. The position provides direct exposure to customers, technical teams, project stakeholders, and completed developments. Continued growth in Dubai 's property market supports strong demand for professionals who can protect customer satisfaction after handover and coordinate technical concerns effectively. Successful performance can lead to broader responsibilities in customer experience, property management, handover operations, facilities coordination, development quality, or Customer Relationship Management leadership.

About the Company

Majid Al Futtaim is a regional business that develops and operates shopping, retail, leisure, entertainment, and mixed-use destinations. Its development activities include major real estate projects designed around long-term customer value, quality delivery, and integrated community experiences across the region.