Assistant Facilities Manager

About the role

A growing facilities management firm in the UAE is seeking an Assistant Facilities Manager to join its operational team. This role focuses on overseeing daily facilities operations, supervising hard and soft services maintenance schedules, and maintaining client service standards across managed properties.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day facilities operations and maintenance activities across assigned properties.
• Manage client relations, address operational inquiries, and ensure service level agreement (SLA) compliance.
• Coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance tasks with technical engineering teams.
• Monitor operational workflows, identify performance bottlenecks, and implement service quality controls.
• Facilitate clear communication channels between site technicians, vendors, and executive stakeholders.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering; minimum 5 years of direct facilities management experience.
• Immediate availability is preferred.

Required skills

• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems.
• Experience with building management systems (BMS) and maintenance scheduling.
• Ability to coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance tasks.