Senior Facilities & FM Operations Leader

Arada; Sharjah; On-site; AED 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Arada is seeking an experienced Facilities Executive to oversee the operation and maintenance of amenities across Madar, Aljada Discovery Centre, and surrounding facilities in Sharjah. You will direct the FM service provider to ensure safe, compliant, reliable building services, including water features, play areas, and housekeeping.

The role requires solid experience in chiller plants, BMS controls, MEP systems, life-safety compliance, and budget management, with a focus on achieving

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in mechanical or electrical engineering (building services preferred).
• Professional membership (e.g., CIBSE, ASHRAE, IFMA, or RICS) desirable.
• NEBOSH or equivalent health and safety qualifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Direct and performance-manage the FM service provider, including mobilization, schedules, manpower, SLAs, KPIs, and budgets.
• Direct day-to-day housekeeping to high standards with audits and closures.
• Oversee central plant and chiller operations, plants logs, efficiency measures, and warranty management.
• Oversee Building Management System (BMS) operation, alarms, schedules, and energy-saving strategies.
• Manage electrical systems (LV, generators, UPS, lighting), HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and lifts to ensure compliance.
• Ensure civil, structural, external assets, water features, and landscaping are well-maintained and safe.
• Coordinate with infrastructure teams on shared assets and flood-prevention measures.
• Oversee water features, including quality checks and safety procedures.
• Ensure daily safety inspections of kids play area and skate park, with certifications and reporting.
• Ensure overall visitor experience, accessibility, seating, restrooms, signage, and events readiness.

Skills

Chiller operation

BMS controls

MEP & life-safety

FM contract management

Budget control

Education

Bachelor’s or Diploma in mechanical or electrical engineering

Job description

Arada is seeking an experienced Facilities Executive to oversee the operation and maintenance of amenities across Madar, Aljada Discovery Centre, and surrounding facilities in Sharjah. You will direct the FM service provider to ensure safe, compliant, reliable building services, including water features, play areas, and housekeeping.

The role requires solid experience in chiller plants, BMS controls, MEP systems, life-safety compliance, and budget management, with a focus on achieving