Facilities Manager - Electrical Engineer

Big Fish Recruitment; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Facility Manager with an electrical engineering background for a client in Riyadh, KSA. The successful candidate will manage maintenance operations, ensure safety compliance, and optimize energy efficiency. They should have 5–8 years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, along with certifications in facility management. The role offers a dynamic work environment focused on maintaining building systems.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in facility operations and maintenance.
• Proven experience managing electrical systems in large facilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage preventive and corrective maintenance of building systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Provide strong reporting and emergency response capabilities.

Skills

Electrical systems management

Preventive maintenance

Energy efficiency optimization

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Certifications in Facility Management

Health and safety certifications

Tools

CMMS

CAFM systems

MS Office

Energy monitoring software

Job description

Overview

The Role We are seeking for a Facility Manager with electrical engineering background for one of our clients based in Riyadh, KSA. A Facilities Manager in the FM industry with an electrical engineering background is responsible for overseeing the operation, maintenance, and safety of building systems, with a strong focus on electrical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Manage preventive and corrective maintenance of power distribution, lighting, UPS, and backup systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate vendors and contractors.
• Optimize energy efficiency of building systems.
• Support budgeting, asset tracking, technical troubleshooting, and lead in-house maintenance teams.
• Provide strong reporting, risk management, and emergency response capabilities to ensure smooth, cost-effective, and compliant facility operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (required).
• Additional certifications in Facility Management (e.g., IFMA, CFM, FMP) are highly preferred.
• Certifications in health and safety (e.g., NEBOSH, OSHA) and energy management (e.g., LEED, CEM) are an advantage.
• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience, including supervisory roles in facility operations and maintenance.
• Proven experience managing electrical systems in large commercial, industrial, or institutional facilities.
• Proficiency in CMMS, CAFM systems, MS Office, and energy monitoring software.

About the company

Service Our aim is to provide our clients and candidates with a consistent, quality service that goes beyond the norm, giving them peace of mind and complete trust in our ability to meet their needs. Knowledge Big Fish consultants specialise in their fields and have extensive experience in the region and beyond. We take pride in our knowledge and network and believe that our relationships are built on trust and integrity and are made for the long term. Care At Big Fish, as well as caring for the people we work with, we also care about the world and environment we live in, that\'s why Big Fish support initiatives that promote human welfare, environmental protection and sustainability.