Emirati Hire - Director of Facilities and Infrastructure

Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Lead facilities, infrastructure, maintenance, and capital development projects.
• Oversee major construction, renovation, fit-out, and asset management programmes.
• Develop and implement long-term facilities and infrastructure strategies.
• Manage departmental budgets, contracts, consultants, and service providers.
• Drive sustainability, energy efficiency, and environmental initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, regulatory, and operational standards.
• Lead business continuity, risk management, and resilience planning.
• Build strong relationships with government authorities and key stakeholders.

Requirements

• Emirati National holding the Family Book.
• Master's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Facilities Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven experience managing large-scale facilities, infrastructure portfolios and capital projects.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management and budget management capabilities.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• This role is primarily based in either Dubai or Abu Dhabi, with visits to both sites (as required).