Senior Facilities Engineer: Lead MEP & Building Systems

Farnek Services; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Farnek Services seeks a Senior Facilities Engineer to oversee day-to-day maintenance and operation of building MEP systems in the UAE. Lead technical teams, coordinate service providers, and ensure activities meet SLAs and KPIs.

The role requires deep knowledge of MEP, chillers, BMS and energy-management practices, with responsibility for safety, compliance and reporting across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of MEP systems and building-services equipment.
• Strong knowledge of chillers, district cooling and BMS operations.
• Experience with HVAC and refrigeration systems: pumps, valves, AHUs, FCUs, coils, compressors, condensers and controls.
• Knowledge of electrical systems: control panels, MV panels, SMDBs, DBs, generators and protection systems.
• Experience with plumbing systems: pumps, piping, water systems and related equipment.
• Familiarity with fire-alarm interfaces with MEP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the daily activities of the technical team.
• Plan and schedule manpower, materials, spare parts and specialist contractors.
• Oversee planned, preventive, corrective and reactive maintenance.
• Provide technical support for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and building-control systems.
• Monitor chillers, district-cooling systems and Building Management Systems.
• Inspect completed work and ensure compliance with quality standards and contractual requirements.
• Prepare maintenance reports, technical reports, estimates and quotations for minor works.
• Develop and review method statements, risk assessments, permits to work and emergency procedures.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, service providers, clients and government authorities.
• Manage annual maintenance contracts and review service-provider performance.
• Coordinate statutory inspections, testing and certification for elevators, escalators, fire systems, electrical installations, generators, BMUs, water systems, boilers and other facility assets.
• Monitor SLA and KPI performance and ensure timely closure of work orders and helpdesk requests.
• Monitor utility consumption and implement energy-management initiatives.

Job description

Farnek Services seeks a Senior Facilities Engineer to oversee day-to-day maintenance and operation of building MEP systems in the UAE. Lead technical teams, coordinate service providers, and ensure activities meet SLAs and KPIs.

The role requires deep knowledge of MEP, chillers, BMS and energy-management practices, with responsibility for safety, compliance and reporting across multiple sites.