Vice President - Facilities Management (Emirati National)

High Street Resources; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global organisation is seeking a Vice President of Facilities Management to oversee facilities strategy across multiple sites in the UAE. This senior role requires an Emirati national with over 15 years of experience in facilities management and a strong grasp of HSE standards. The VP will lead capital planning, ensure compliance with regulations, drive performance across service providers, and support sustainability initiatives. A competitive compensation package is offered for this transformative leadership position.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in facilities management or similar.
• Experience operating at senior leadership/executive level.
• Deep understanding of HSE and regulatory frameworks in the UAE.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for facilities management across multiple sites.
• Own responsibility for hard and soft FM including utilities and security.
• Lead capital expenditure planning and major refurbishments.
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards and international best practices.
• Drive vendor strategy and performance across outsourced services.
• Champion sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives.
• Build and mentor a high-performing Emirati and multicultural team.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Facilities management

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Sustainability

Job description

Role Overview

A leading global organisation with large-scale, mission‑critical operations is seeking a Vice President of Facilities Management to lead and transform its facilities strategy across a complex, multi‑site portfolio in the UAE.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring world‑class standards across infrastructure, assets, safety, sustainability, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for facilities management across offices, operational sites, and specialised assets.
• Own end‑to‑end responsibility for hard and soft FM, including MEP, utilities, security, cleaning, landscaping, waste management, and asset lifecycle planning.
• Lead capital expenditure planning, major refurbishments, and new site readiness in partnership with engineering and operations teams.
• Ensure full compliance with local regulations, HSE standards, and international best practices.
• Drive vendor strategy and performance, including large outsourced service providers and long‑term contracts.
• Champion sustainability, energy efficiency, and ESG initiatives across the facilities portfolio.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high‑performing Emirati and multicultural team.
• Act as a key senior stakeholder interfacing with executive leadership, regulators, and external partners.

Candidate Profile

• Emirati National (mandatory).
• 15+ years of progressive experience in facilities management, infrastructure, or asset management, ideally within large, complex organisations (e.g., industrial, logistics, transport, ports, airports, utilities, or large corporate environments).
• Proven experience operating at senior leadership / VP / executive level.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing large budgets, CAPEX, and strategic suppliers.
• Deep understanding of HSE, sustainability, and regulatory frameworks in the UAE.
• Confident, credible leader with the ability to influence at board and C‑suite level.