Facility Engineer

Provide field supervision, inspection, and verification of FM, Capex, and Opex activities across a Grade A commercial office and retail portfolio, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, within scope, and to required quality standards.

Key Accountabilities

Strategic & Operational Support

• Support departmental objectives through effective execution of FM 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

• Coordinate with FM providers and contractors to manage building defects, DLP activities, testing & commissioning, and handovers.
• Support tenant move-ins, move-outs, and leasing handovers.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure buildings maintain Grade A standards of appearance, cleanliness, safety, and functionality.
• Verify completion and quality of maintenance activities, reactive works, and service request.

Maintenance & Contractor Management

• Monitor Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities.
• Inspect MEP and life-safety systems to ensure performance and compliance.
• Review contractor quotations, variations, work completion reports, and supporting documentation.
• Verify invoices and recommend works for approval and payment.

Capex & Project Supervision

• Provide on-site supervision of refurbishment, Capex, and Opex projects.
• Monitor project progress, quality, safety, costs, and compliance with approved specifications.
• Support project close-out activities, including as-built drawings, warranties, and O&M documentation.

Fit-Out Management

• Inspect tenant fit-out works to ensure 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.

Utilities & Compliance

• Monitor utility consumption and identify opportunities for energy optimization.
• Support sustainability and energy-saving initiatives.
• Ensure all statutory certifications and authority approvals remain valid and up to date.
• Maintain compliance trackers and coordinate renewals.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Management, or related discipline.
• Technical certifications in HVAC, Electrical, Fire & Life Safety, or related fields are advantageous.

Experience & Skills

• 6+ years of Facilities Management experience, including 2+ years in a site supervision or field engineering role.
• Experience managing and inspecting FM, Capex, refurbishment, and maintenance works.
• Knowledge of commercial office and retail fit-out processes.
• Familiarity with CAFM systems (Maximo, MRI, SAP).
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems, maintenance practices, and statutory compliance.
• Proficient in MS 365 and AI tools such as Copilot and ChatGPT.
• UAE Driving License required.
• Strong stakeholder, contractor, and customer service skill