Facility Engineer

Role overview

Strategic and operational support

• Support departmental objectives through effective execution of facilities management activities and projects.
• Supervise and guide assigned teams while promoting compliance, development, and company values.
• Monitor operational costs, budgets, and contractor performance.
• Ensure adherence to HSE, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and accurate reporting.

Facilities operations and maintenance

• Coordinate facilities providers and contractors on building defects, DLP activities, testing and commissioning, and handovers.
• Support tenant move-ins, move-outs, and leasing handovers; inspect buildings for Grade A appearance, cleanliness, safety, and functionality.
• Verify completion and quality of maintenance activities, reactive works, and service requests.
• Monitor planned preventive maintenance and reactive maintenance activities; inspect MEP and life-safety systems for performance and compliance.
• Review contractor quotations, variations, work completion reports, and supporting documentation; verify invoices and recommend works for approval and payment.

Projects, fit-out, and compliance

• Supervise refurbishment, capital expenditure, and operating expenditure projects on site, monitoring progress, quality, safety, costs, and approved specifications.
• Support project close-out, including as-built drawings, warranties, and operation and maintenance documentation.
• Inspect tenant fit-out works for compliance with approved designs, landlord standards, and authority regulations; coordinate permits, site access, and contractor activities.
• Manage snagging, de-snagging, and handover processes; provide technical input on fit-out drawings, MEP loads, and feasibility assessments.
• Monitor utility consumption and identify energy optimization opportunities; support sustainability and energy-saving initiatives.
• Ensure statutory certifications and authority approvals remain valid; maintain compliance trackers and coordinate renewals.

Education and experience

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, facilities management, or a related discipline.
• At least 6 years of facilities management experience, including 2 or more years in site supervision or field engineering.
• Experience managing and inspecting facilities management, capital expenditure, refurbishment, and maintenance works.
• Knowledge of commercial office and retail fit-out processes.

Experience and skills

• Familiarity with CAFM systems such as Maximo, MRI, or SAP.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems, maintenance practices, and statutory compliance.
• Proficiency in MS 365 and AI tools such as Copilot and ChatGPT.
• UAE driving license required.
• Strong stakeholder, contractor, and customer service skills.

Advantageous certifications

• Technical certifications in HVAC, electrical, fire and life safety, or related fields are advantageous.