Facilities Manager

Guardian Jobs; Doha; On-site; QAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Nord Anglia Education is seeking a seasoned Facilities Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of Etqan Global Academy in Doha, Qatar. You will plan and oversee maintenance, manage contractors, and ensure a safe, well-maintained learning environment that supports teaching and the wider school community.

The role requires a degree or equivalent in facilities management or related field, with experience in complex facilities operations, and a strong grasp of statutory compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in facilities management or related discipline.
• Experience managing facilities operations in a complex operational environment.
• Experience coordinating maintenance programmes and contractors.
• Strong understanding of building maintenance and statutory compliance.
• Certification (CFM, FMP) or related qualifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation of the school estate, ensuring safety and functionality.
• Plan and coordinate planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and oversee reactive maintenance.
• Coordinate statutory inspections, testing and certification; support audits.
• Manage contractors and service providers on site ensuring safe, high-quality work.
• Support facility budgets, procurement and lifecycle asset management.

Skills

Facilities management

Contractor management

Maintenance planning

Building maintenance

Statutory compliance

Organisational skills

Communication

IT skills

Education

Degree, diploma or equivalent in Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction or related discipline

Job description

Nord Anglia Education is looking to recruit a Facilities Manager to join Etqan Global Academy (EGA) in Doha, Qatar.

Etqan Global Academy (EGA) is a newly established IB World School in Doha, Qatar, offering the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). We are looking for an experienced Facilities Manager to join our team, responsible for the day-to-day management, operation and maintenance of the school's buildings, grounds and infrastructure, ensuring a safe, secure and well-maintained environment that supports teaching, learning and the wider school community.

The role:

We seek an individual to join as Facilities Manager where your focus will be:

Managing the day-to-day operation of the school estate, ensuring facilities remain safe, functional and fit for purpose Planning and coordinating planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programs and overseeing reactive maintenance Coordinating statutory inspections, testing and certification, and supporting internal and external audits Managing contractors and service providers working on site, ensuring works are completed safely and to a high standard Supporting the planning, coordination and delivery of refurbishment and capital improvement projects Maintaining asset registers, equipment records and maintenance histories to support effective lifecycle management Supporting the management of facilities budgets and procurement activities, identifying opportunities for efficiency Providing facilities support for school events, examinations and emergency situations

The Successful Candidate will possess:

A degree, diploma or equivalent qualification in Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction or a related discipline Experience managing facilities operations within a complex operational environment Experience coordinating maintenance programs and contractors Good understanding of building maintenance, statutory compliance and facilities management Strong organisational, communication and IT skills Certified Facility Manager (CFM), FMP or equivalent desirable NEBOSH, IOSH or Project Management qualification (PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent) desirable Experience within an education environment and/or the GCC desirable

About Us

Nord Anglia Education is the world's leading international schools organisation. Our 80+ international schools are located in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Together, they educate more than 80,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary education. We are driven by one unifying philosophy: we are ambitious for our students, our people and our family of schools.

Our exclusive collaborations with prestigious institutions such as UNICEF, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), IMG Academy and the world-leading performing arts school Juilliard mean we're at the forefront of educational thinking, while creating life-changing experiences for students.

By joining Nord Anglia Education you will become part of a committed and innovative team. As a member of the world's leading premium schools group you will be joining an active network of like-minded people across the world.

At Nord Anglia Education, we are an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. In our schools and offices around the world, we treat all colleagues fair based on their skills and qualifications, without discrimination.

We value individuals from all backgrounds, including those with different abilities and neurodivergent conditions, as well as those who identify with various protected characteristics.

Nord Anglia Education is committed to ensuring the highest possible safeguarding standards in our schools and we expect every employee to share this commitment.