We are looking for an experienced Facilities Manager to lead the facilities operations and hard services maintenance of a large-scale facility.
The role will oversee M&E systems, preventive and corrective maintenance, technical teams, contractors, improvement works and facilities projects. You will also work closely with clients and stakeholders to maintain high service standards and ensure safe and reliable building operations.
Key Responsibilities
Facilities & M&E Operations
- Manage the day-to-day facilities operations and hard services maintenance of assigned buildings.
- Oversee the operation and maintenance of Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) systems.
- Ensure preventive and corrective maintenance programmes are properly planned and carried out.
- Conduct regular inspections to ensure building systems are maintained in good operating condition.
- Plan and coordinate breakdown repairs, rectification works and major maintenance activities.
- Identify operational issues and recommend practical improvements to enhance system reliability and facility performance.
- Lead and manage a team of Engineers, Technical Officers, Supervisors and Technicians.
- Plan and allocate resources to support daily facilities operations and maintenance activities.
- Identify training needs and develop the technical capabilities of the facilities team.
- Ensure the team is equipped to handle M&E faults, repairs and maintenance requirements effectively.
Client & Stakeholder Management
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
- Work closely with building owners, users, consultants, vendors and contractors on technical and operational matters.
- Coordinate with external parties on major repairs, improvement works and new initiatives.
- Ensure agreed service standards and client requirements are consistently met.
Projects, Contracts & Cost Management
- Plan and coordinate facilities improvement and rectification projects.
- Prepare technical specifications and tender documentation for facilities-related works.
- Manage project costing, expenditure and cost control.
- Prepare and manage annual facilities budgets.
- Monitor contractor performance and ensure works are completed according to requirements.
- Review completed works and certify contractor payments.
Reporting, Compliance & Safety
- Prepare regular facilities and operational reports for management and clients.
- Support audits and prepare the required audit and contractor performance reports.
- Ensure maintenance activities comply with established procedures, site requirements and safety standards.
- Ensure employees and contractors follow workplace safety requirements and site rules.
- Maintain proper facilities documentation and records.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent is preferred.
- At least 10 years of relevant Facilities Management experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a managerial role.
- Strong experience in Hard Services Facilities Management.
- Strong technical knowledge and hands‑on experience in building M&E systems.
- Proven experience managing facilities operations within a large-scale facility.
- Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, breakdown troubleshooting and rectification works.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering and technical teams.
- Good experience managing contractors, vendors and technical service providers.
- Experience in tender preparation, budgeting, project costing and cost control.
- Strong client and stakeholder management skills.
- Good leadership, planning and organizational skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Proactive, service-oriented and able to work independently under pressure.
- Strong safety awareness with a high level of professionalism and integrity.