Operational Readiness Lead: From Design to Day-One Ops

Client of Ethra Hr; Medina; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Ethra Hr is seeking a Senior Facilities Manager to lead the operational readiness programme from design review through to live operations. The role includes defining safe access, validating testing and commissioning, and managing defects and risk until occupancy.

The candidate will establish maintenance regimes, transfer asset data to the CMMS, and ensure continuity of business operations from day one.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 12 years in Technical Facilities Management or Building Services.
• CFM or equivalent certification desirable.
• Experience with handover, mobilisation, and occupancy support.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational readiness programme from design review through handover and post-occupancy stabilisation.
• Define safe access strategies and ensure testing, commissioning, and certification evidence are secured.
• Drive defect resolution, risk governance, and communications for service disruption mitigation.
• Establish planned maintenance and asset data transfer to the CMMS before occupancy.

Skills

Facilities management

Handover mobilisation

Regulatory liaison

Risk and governance

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Maintenance management system

Smart building dashboards

Job description

Client of Ethra Hr is seeking a Senior Facilities Manager to lead the operational readiness programme from design review through to live operations. The role includes defining safe access, validating testing and commissioning, and managing defects and risk until occupancy.

The candidate will establish maintenance regimes, transfer asset data to the CMMS, and ensure continuity of business operations from day one.