Facilities Engineer jobs in United Arab Emirates
Facilities Engineer
Job summary
A leading property management firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Facilities Engineer responsible for ensuring smooth operations of facilities. The role involves overseeing maintenance, managing projects, and optimizing service delivery processes. Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, 7 years of experience in facilities management, and leadership skills. The position offers a challenging environment with opportunities for professional growth.
Qualifications
- Minimum 7 years of experience in facilities management or engineering.
- Strong exposure to client management and budgeting.
- Valid UAE Driver’s License required.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical and commercial success of projects.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance.
- Prepare technical specifications for equipment.
Skills
Education
The Facilities Engineer is responsible for ensuring smooth operations of assigned facilities by resolving complex technical issues, maintaining service quality, supporting Facilities Managers in meeting budgets, ensuring efficient client reporting, and managing on‑site teams.
- Lead technical and commercial success of individual projects or groups of projects.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance across HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Landscaping systems.
- Review and implement maintenance schedules, engineering specifications, and process flows.
- Optimize service delivery processes for improved efficiency.
- Prepare technical specifications for equipment and facility assets.
- Develop and implement cost‑reduction and management control systems.
- Design facility‑specific control systems to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Evaluate contractor and supplier performance, draft improvement plans, and ensure follow‑up.
- Respond to emergencies and client requests, escalating to Facilities Manager as needed.
- Supervise in‑house technical teams for installations and maintenance.
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field).
- Preferred: Certified Facilities Manager (CFM) or equivalent certification.
Experience:
- Minimum 7 years of experience in facilities management or engineering, including supervisory responsibilities.
- Strong exposure to client management, budgeting, and service delivery.
Knowledge:
- Building systems and technical installations.
- Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations.
Skills:
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and reporting skills.
- Proven ability to apply engineering principles to facilities management.
- Vendor and contractor management expertise.
- Proficiency in leveraging technology for operations.
- Valid UAE Driver’s License.
- Adaptability and initiative.
- Customer orientation and integrity.
- Leadership and teamwork.
- Analytical thinking and problem‑solving.
- Change leadership and self‑confidence.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational commitment.
- Timely identification and implementation of property improvements.
- Accurate and timely progress reporting to Facilities Manager.
- Reduction in client complaints through effective team performance.
- Strong collaboration with internal teams and external service partners.
- Building trust and accountability with Facilities Manager and clients.
- Managing high‑pressure demands and shifting client priorities.
- Balancing corporate procedures with client‑specific requirements.
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