Assistant Manager – Engineering & Smart Asset Management

Position overview

Key responsibilities

• Direct daily maintenance across MEP and civil infrastructure; resolve work orders, monitor systems, and reduce reactive failures through preventive maintenance.
• Supervise electrical, civil, mechanical, and general maintenance teams, driving productivity, safety, discipline, and task quality.
• Support CAFM and BMS implementation, maintain an asset register, conduct condition assessments, and track technical data.
• Monitor utility consumption, implement water and energy efficiency initiatives, and support energy audit recommendations.
• Coordinate onsite contractors, inspect work quality, enforce HSSE requirements, and partner with HSSE to mitigate risks.

Candidate qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering.
• Five to seven years of engineering or facilities maintenance experience, including at least two years in a supervisory role.
• Deep knowledge of MEP systems, HVAC, plumbing, and building infrastructure.
• Hands-on expertise with CAFM/CMMS and BMS/Building Automation.
• Familiarity with energy audits, contractor management, and data-driven or IoT maintenance practices.
• Professional English is required; Arabic is preferred for workforce and contractor coordination.
• Strong people management, communication, and root-cause problem-solving skills.

Preferred background and credentials

• Practical experience in residential compounds, hospitality, property management, or mixed-use facilities is preferred; Mechatronics is a strong plus.
• Professional engineering license, FM/Asset Management training, or energy management certifications are desirable.

Work environment

• Hands-on operational work requiring regular site presence across compound facilities, plant rooms, workshops, and outdoor infrastructure.
• Occasional availability outside normal working hours may be required for critical failures or emergencies.

Performance indicators

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive base salary with housing and transportation allowances or benefits.
• Medical insurance, annual flight benefits, annual leave under company policy and Saudi Labor Law, and end-of-service benefits.
• Professional growth opportunities in smart building technologies and asset management.