Facilities Engineer

About This Role

Job Purpose The Facilities Engineer is responsible for ensuring smooth operations of assigned facilities by resolving complex technical issues, maintaining service quality, supporting Facilities Managers in meeting budgets, ensuring efficient client reporting, and managing on-site teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical and commercial success of individual projects or groups of projects.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance across HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Landscaping systems.
• Review and implement maintenance schedules, engineering specifications, and process flows.
• Optimize service delivery processes for improved efficiency.
• Prepare technical specifications for equipment and facility assets.
• Develop and implement cost-reduction and management control systems.
• Design facility-specific control systems to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Evaluate contractor and supplier performance, draft improvement plans, and ensure follow-up.
• Respond to emergencies and client requests, escalating to Facilities Manager as needed.
• Supervise in-house technical teams for installations and maintenance.

Education Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field).
• Preferred: Certified Facilities Manager (CFM) or equivalent certification.

Experience

• Minimum 7 years of experience in facilities management or engineering, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong exposure to client management, budgeting, and service delivery.

Knowledge

• Building systems and technical installations.
• Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations.

Skills

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and reporting skills.
• Proven ability to apply engineering principles to facilities management.
• Vendor and contractor management expertise.
• Proficiency in leveraging technology for operations.
• Valid UAE Driver’s License.

Core Competencies

• Adaptability and initiative.
• Customer orientation and integrity.
• Leadership and teamwork.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving.
• Change leadership and self-confidence.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational commitment.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely identification and implementation of property improvements.
• Accurate and timely progress reporting to Facilities Manager.
• Reduction in client complaints through effective team performance.
• Strong collaboration with internal teams and external service partners.

Job Challenges

• Building trust and accountability with Facilities Manager and clients.
• Managing high-pressure demands and shifting client priorities.
• Balancing corporate procedures with client-specific requirements.