905 Facilities Manager jobs in the United Arab Emirates

To oversee and provide direct management and supervision to personnel involved in the maintenance and repair of facilities.

• Produce results as per plans and financial targets through effective resource management.
• Work with the Senior Facilities Manager to manage project development, including scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Recommend budget adjustments as necessary and prepare drafts of project timelines and milestones, identifying dependencies and critical paths.
• Management
• Proactively communicate with the Senior FM on project status, subcontractor performance, scope changes, and key information; communicate expectations to team members.
• Estimate and oversee resources and participants needed to achieve project goals; assess staffing needs and coordinate recruitment.
• Assist with scheduling coordination.
• Support training initiatives.
• Coach, mentor, and supervise project team members.
• Clearly communicate project expectations to the team.
• Manage staffing resources to ensure timely project completion.
• Monitor progress and proactively address potential issues.
• Evaluate new maintenance procedures, techniques, and equipment for potential implementation; participate in conferences.
• Conduct regular facility inspections to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Business Development
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors, ensuring high customer satisfaction.
• Identify and research new business opportunities.
• Develop quality proposals aligned with customer requirements to enhance contract success chances.
• Promote the Farnek Way of doing business (Smart & Green).
• Provide excellent customer service to Expo 2020, ensuring timely and courteous responses.
• Operational
• Implement and communicate improved processes, policies, and procedures to maximize efficiency and client satisfaction.
• Develop maintenance plans adhering to standards like SFG20, RCM, and ECM.
• Instruct employees on cleaning solutions and functions.
• Oversee cleaning, maintenance, and repair operations across sites, including preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Ensure availability of materials, critical spares, uniforms, and other essentials in coordination with procurement.
• Maintain accurate project notes and collaborate with TFM team for client updates.
• Manage project budgets and timelines, ensuring adherence and timely invoicing and collections.
• HSEQ and Compliance
• Ensure compliance with safety standards to minimize accidents.
• Adhere to UAE laws and regulations.
• Maintain quality standards in accordance with international standards such as ISO.

Education/Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in FM or Engineering.

Experience:

Minimum 5 years in a senior technical services role; at least 1 year in a managerial position.

Compliance, Operations, Recruitment, Fashion, Estimates, New Business Opportunities, Preventive Maintenance, Milestones, Invoicing, Timelines, Conferences, Deliverables, Availability, Procurement, Strategy, Business Development, Customer Satisfaction, Materials, Suppliers, Education, Research, Maintenance, Engineering, Customer Service, Business Training, Management.

To oversee and provide direct management and supervision to personnel involved in the maintenance and repair of facilities.

• Produce results as per plans and financial targets through effective resource management.
• Work with the Senior Facilities Manager to manage project development, including scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Recommend budget adjustments as necessary and prepare drafts of project timelines and milestones, identifying dependencies and critical paths.
• Management
• Proactively communicate with the Senior FM on project status, subcontractor performance, scope changes, and key information; communicate expectations to team members.
• Estimate and oversee resources and participants needed to achieve project goals; assess staffing needs and coordinate recruitment.
• Assist with scheduling coordination.
• Support training initiatives.
• Coach, mentor, and supervise project team members.
• Clearly communicate project expectations to the team.
• Manage staffing resources to ensure timely project completion.
• Monitor progress and proactively address potential issues.
• Evaluate new maintenance procedures, techniques, and equipment for potential implementation; participate in conferences.
• Conduct regular facility inspections to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Business Development
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors, ensuring high customer satisfaction.
• Identify and research new business opportunities.
• Develop quality proposals aligned with customer requirements to enhance contract success chances.
• Promote the Farnek Way of doing business (Smart & Green).
• Provide excellent customer service to Expo 2020, ensuring timely and courteous responses.
• Operational
• Implement and communicate improved processes, policies, and procedures to maximize efficiency and client satisfaction.
• Develop maintenance plans adhering to standards like SFG20, RCM, and ECM.
• Instruct employees on cleaning solutions and functions.
• Oversee cleaning, maintenance, and repair operations across sites, including preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Ensure availability of materials, critical spares, uniforms, and other essentials in coordination with procurement.
• Maintain accurate project notes and collaborate with TFM team for client updates.
• Manage project budgets and timelines, ensuring adherence and timely invoicing and collections.
• HSEQ and Compliance
• Ensure compliance with safety standards to minimize accidents.
• Adhere to UAE laws and regulations.
• Maintain quality standards in accordance with international standards such as ISO.

Education/Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in FM or Engineering.

Experience:

Minimum 5 years in a senior technical services role; at least 1 year in a managerial position.

Compliance, Operations, Recruitment, Fashion, Estimates, New Business Opportunities, Preventive Maintenance, Milestones, Invoicing, Timelines, Conferences, Deliverables, Availability, Procurement, Strategy, Business Development, Customer Satisfaction, Materials, Suppliers, Education, Research, Maintenance, Engineering, Customer Service, Business Training, Management.

To oversee and provide direct management and supervision to personnel involved in the maintenance and repair of facilities.

• Produce results as per plans and financial targets through effective resource management.
• Work with the Senior Facilities Manager to manage project development, including scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Recommend budget adjustments as necessary and prepare drafts of project timelines and milestones, identifying dependencies and critical paths.
• Management
• Proactively communicate with the Senior FM on project status, subcontractor performance, scope changes, and key information; communicate expectations to team members.
• Estimate and oversee resources and participants needed to achieve project goals; assess staffing needs and coordinate recruitment.
• Assist with scheduling coordination.
• Support training initiatives.
• Coach, mentor, and supervise project team members.
• Clearly communicate project expectations to the team.
• Manage staffing resources to ensure timely project completion.
• Monitor progress and proactively address potential issues.
• Evaluate new maintenance procedures, techniques, and equipment for potential implementation; participate in conferences.
• Conduct regular facility inspections to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Business Development
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors, ensuring high customer satisfaction.
• Identify and research new business opportunities.
• Develop quality proposals aligned with customer requirements to enhance contract success chances.
• Promote the Farnek Way of doing business (Smart & Green).
• Provide excellent customer service to Expo 2020, ensuring timely and courteous responses.
• Operational
• Implement and communicate improved processes, policies, and procedures to maximize efficiency and client satisfaction.
• Develop maintenance plans adhering to standards like SFG20, RCM, and ECM.
• Instruct employees on cleaning solutions and functions.
• Oversee cleaning, maintenance, and repair operations across sites, including preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Ensure availability of materials, critical spares, uniforms, and other essentials in coordination with procurement.
• Maintain accurate project notes and collaborate with TFM team for client updates.
• Manage project budgets and timelines, ensuring adherence and timely invoicing and collections.
• HSEQ and Compliance
• Ensure compliance with safety standards to minimize accidents.
• Adhere to UAE laws and regulations.
• Maintain quality standards in accordance with international standards such as ISO.

Education/Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in FM or Engineering.

Experience:

Minimum 5 years in a senior technical services role; at least 1 year in a managerial position.

Compliance, Operations, Recruitment, Fashion, Estimates, New Business Opportunities, Preventive Maintenance, Milestones, Invoicing, Timelines, Conferences, Deliverables, Availability, Procurement, Strategy, Business Development, Customer Satisfaction, Materials, Suppliers, Education, Research, Maintenance, Engineering, Customer Service, Business Training, Management.

To oversee and provide direct management and supervision to personnel involved in the maintenance and repair of facilities.

• Produce results as per plans and financial targets through effective resource management.
• Work with the Senior Facilities Manager to manage project development, including scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Recommend budget adjustments as necessary and prepare drafts of project timelines and milestones, identifying dependencies and critical paths.
• Management
• Proactively communicate with the Senior FM on project status, subcontractor performance, scope changes, and key information; communicate expectations to team members.
• Estimate and oversee resources and participants needed to achieve project goals; assess staffing needs and coordinate recruitment.
• Assist with scheduling coordination.
• Support training initiatives.
• Coach, mentor, and supervise project team members.
• Clearly communicate project expectations to the team.
• Manage staffing resources to ensure timely project completion.
• Monitor progress and proactively address potential issues.
• Evaluate new maintenance procedures, techniques, and equipment for potential implementation; participate in conferences.
• Conduct regular facility inspections to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Business Development
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors, ensuring high customer satisfaction.
• Identify and research new business opportunities.
• Develop quality proposals aligned with customer requirements to enhance contract success chances.
• Promote the Farnek Way of doing business (Smart & Green).
• Provide excellent customer service to Expo 2020, ensuring timely and courteous responses.
• Operational
• Implement and communicate improved processes, policies, and procedures to maximize efficiency and client satisfaction.
• Develop maintenance plans adhering to standards like SFG20, RCM, and ECM.
• Instruct employees on cleaning solutions and functions.
• Oversee cleaning, maintenance, and repair operations across sites, including preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Ensure availability of materials, critical spares, uniforms, and other essentials in coordination with procurement.
• Maintain accurate project notes and collaborate with TFM team for client updates.
• Manage project budgets and timelines, ensuring adherence and timely invoicing and collections.
• HSEQ and Compliance
• Ensure compliance with safety standards to minimize accidents.
• Adhere to UAE laws and regulations.
• Maintain quality standards in accordance with international standards such as ISO.

Education/Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in FM or Engineering.

Experience:

Minimum 5 years in a senior technical services role; at least 1 year in a managerial position.

Compliance, Operations, Recruitment, Fashion, Estimates, New Business Opportunities, Preventive Maintenance, Milestones, Invoicing, Timelines, Conferences, Deliverables, Availability, Procurement, Strategy, Business Development, Customer Satisfaction, Materials, Suppliers, Education, Research, Maintenance, Engineering, Customer Service, Business Training, Management.

To oversee and provide direct management and supervision to personnel involved in the maintenance and repair of facilities.

• Produce results as per plans and financial targets through effective resource management.
• Work with the Senior Facilities Manager to manage project development, including scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Recommend budget adjustments as necessary and prepare drafts of project timelines and milestones, identifying dependencies and critical paths.
• Management
• Proactively communicate with the Senior FM on project status, subcontractor performance, scope changes, and key information; communicate expectations to team members.
• Estimate and oversee resources and participants needed to achieve project goals; assess staffing needs and coordinate recruitment.
• Assist with scheduling coordination.
• Support training initiatives.
• Coach, mentor, and supervise project team members.
• Clearly communicate project expectations to the team.
• Manage staffing resources to ensure timely project completion.
• Monitor progress and proactively address potential issues.
• Evaluate new maintenance procedures, techniques, and equipment for potential implementation; participate in conferences.
• Conduct regular facility inspections to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Business Development
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors, ensuring high customer satisfaction.
• Identify and research new business opportunities.
• Develop quality proposals aligned with customer requirements to enhance contract success chances.
• Promote the Farnek Way of doing business (Smart & Green).
• Provide excellent customer service to Expo 2020, ensuring timely and courteous responses.
• Operational
• Implement and communicate improved processes, policies, and procedures to maximize efficiency and client satisfaction.
• Develop maintenance plans adhering to standards like SFG20, RCM, and ECM.
• Instruct employees on cleaning solutions and functions.
• Oversee cleaning, maintenance, and repair operations across sites, including preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Ensure availability of materials, critical spares, uniforms, and other essentials in coordination with procurement.
• Maintain accurate project notes and collaborate with TFM team for client updates.
• Manage project budgets and timelines, ensuring adherence and timely invoicing and collections.
• HSEQ and Compliance
• Ensure compliance with safety standards to minimize accidents.
• Adhere to UAE laws and regulations.
• Maintain quality standards in accordance with international standards such as ISO.

Education/Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in FM or Engineering.

Experience:

Minimum 5 years in a senior technical services role; at least 1 year in a managerial position.

Compliance, Operations, Recruitment, Fashion, Estimates, New Business Opportunities, Preventive Maintenance, Milestones, Invoicing, Timelines, Conferences, Deliverables, Availability, Procurement, Strategy, Business Development, Customer Satisfaction, Materials, Suppliers, Education, Research, Maintenance, Engineering, Customer Service, Business Training, Management.

To oversee and provide direct management and supervision to personnel involved in the maintenance and repair of facilities.

• Produce results as per plans and financial targets through effective resource management.
• Work with the Senior Facilities Manager to manage project development, including scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Recommend budget adjustments as necessary and prepare drafts of project timelines and milestones, identifying dependencies and critical paths.
• Management
• Proactively communicate with the Senior FM on project status, subcontractor performance, scope changes, and key information; communicate expectations to team members.
• Estimate and oversee resources and participants needed to achieve project goals; assess staffing needs and coordinate recruitment.
• Assist with scheduling coordination.
• Support training initiatives.
• Coach, mentor, and supervise project team members.
• Clearly communicate project expectations to the team.
• Manage staffing resources to ensure timely project completion.
• Monitor progress and proactively address potential issues.
• Evaluate new maintenance procedures, techniques, and equipment for potential implementation; participate in conferences.
• Conduct regular facility inspections to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Business Development
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors, ensuring high customer satisfaction.
• Identify and research new business opportunities.
• Develop quality proposals aligned with customer requirements to enhance contract success chances.
• Promote the Farnek Way of doing business (Smart & Green).
• Provide excellent customer service to Expo 2020, ensuring timely and courteous responses.
• Operational
• Implement and communicate improved processes, policies, and procedures to maximize efficiency and client satisfaction.
• Develop maintenance plans adhering to standards like SFG20, RCM, and ECM.
• Instruct employees on cleaning solutions and functions.
• Oversee cleaning, maintenance, and repair operations across sites, including preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Ensure availability of materials, critical spares, uniforms, and other essentials in coordination with procurement.
• Maintain accurate project notes and collaborate with TFM team for client updates.
• Manage project budgets and timelines, ensuring adherence and timely invoicing and collections.
• HSEQ and Compliance
• Ensure compliance with safety standards to minimize accidents.
• Adhere to UAE laws and regulations.
• Maintain quality standards in accordance with international standards such as ISO.

Education/Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in FM or Engineering.

Experience:

Minimum 5 years in a senior technical services role; at least 1 year in a managerial position.

Compliance, Operations, Recruitment, Fashion, Estimates, New Business Opportunities, Preventive Maintenance, Milestones, Invoicing, Timelines, Conferences, Deliverables, Availability, Procurement, Strategy, Business Development, Customer Satisfaction, Materials, Suppliers, Education, Research, Maintenance, Engineering, Customer Service, Business Training, Management.

To oversee and provide direct management and supervision to personnel involved in the maintenance and repair of facilities.

• Produce results as per plans and financial targets through effective resource management.
• Work with the Senior Facilities Manager to manage project development, including scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Recommend budget adjustments as necessary and prepare drafts of project timelines and milestones, identifying dependencies and critical paths.
• Management
• Proactively communicate with the Senior FM on project status, subcontractor performance, scope changes, and key information; communicate expectations to team members.
• Estimate and oversee resources and participants needed to achieve project goals; assess staffing needs and coordinate recruitment.
• Assist with scheduling coordination.
• Support training initiatives.
• Coach, mentor, and supervise project team members.
• Clearly communicate project expectations to the team.
• Manage staffing resources to ensure timely project completion.
• Monitor progress and proactively address potential issues.
• Evaluate new maintenance procedures, techniques, and equipment for potential implementation; participate in conferences.
• Conduct regular facility inspections to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Business Development
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors, ensuring high customer satisfaction.
• Identify and research new business opportunities.
• Develop quality proposals aligned with customer requirements to enhance contract success chances.
• Promote the Farnek Way of doing business (Smart & Green).
• Provide excellent customer service to Expo 2020, ensuring timely and courteous responses.
• Operational
• Implement and communicate improved processes, policies, and procedures to maximize efficiency and client satisfaction.
• Develop maintenance plans adhering to standards like SFG20, RCM, and ECM.
• Instruct employees on cleaning solutions and functions.
• Oversee cleaning, maintenance, and repair operations across sites, including preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Ensure availability of materials, critical spares, uniforms, and other essentials in coordination with procurement.
• Maintain accurate project notes and collaborate with TFM team for client updates.
• Manage project budgets and timelines, ensuring adherence and timely invoicing and collections.
• HSEQ and Compliance
• Ensure compliance with safety standards to minimize accidents.
• Adhere to UAE laws and regulations.
• Maintain quality standards in accordance with international standards such as ISO.

Education/Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in FM or Engineering.

Experience:

Minimum 5 years in a senior technical services role; at least 1 year in a managerial position.

Compliance, Operations, Recruitment, Fashion, Estimates, New Business Opportunities, Preventive Maintenance, Milestones, Invoicing, Timelines, Conferences, Deliverables, Availability, Procurement, Strategy, Business Development, Customer Satisfaction, Materials, Suppliers, Education, Research, Maintenance, Engineering, Customer Service, Business Training, Management.

My client, one of the UAE's leading Facilities and Energy management service providers, is urgently seeking an experienced Facilities Manager.

• Integrate facilities management requirements.
• Manage and deliver the budget.
• Set standards and procedures for operations.
• Standardize operations across business units.
• Assist managers with new staff requirements.
• Optimize purchases and contracts between operational units.
• Mobilize and integrate new client contracts.
• Deliver customer expectations.
• Promote leadership and team spirit.
• Advise on pricing policies (sales and purchases) and ensure cost-efficient service delivery.
• Develop a benchmark database based on existing operations (energy & facilities).

• Engineering Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in facilities management.
• At least 2 years experience in energy management.
• Strong leadership skills and team spirit.
• Experience in HVAC and Electricity systems.
• Proficient in English communication.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD software is a plus.
• Ability to produce technical reports and analyses.

Please apply online.

Cobalt Abu Dhabi is part of a leading international recruitment provider with offices in Europe, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand. Cobalt offers high-quality HR consultancy, executive search, contingency recruitment, and Emiratization services in Abu Dhabi and the wider MENA region. It specializes in Construction & Engineering, Banking & Finance, and HR & Business Support sectors.

We contribute to the region’s development by attracting top talent and support Emiratization initiatives to ensure the UAE's economic long-term success. We have built a strong network of UAE Nationals within our specialist areas.

We are looking for an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee all building-related activities. You will be responsible for preserving the good condition of infrastructure and ensure that facilities are safe and well functioning.

The ideal candidate will be well-organized and able to optimize the use of space and equipment while reducing operating costs. Leadership abilities and phenomenal efficiency can set you apart among our candidate pool.

The goal is to ensure our business’s accommodation is problem-free and safe so that employees can work under the best conditions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate all installations (telecommunications, heat, electricity etc.) and refurbishments
• Manage the upkeep of equipment and supplies to meet health and safety standards
• Inspect buildings’ structures to determine the need for repairs or renovations
• Review utilities consumption and strive to minimize costs
• Supervise all staff facilities staff (custodians, technicians, groundskeepers etc.) and external contractors
• Control activities like parking space allocation, waste disposal, building security etc.
• Allocate office space according to needs
• Handle insurance plans and service contracts
• Keep financial and non-financial records
• Perform analysis and forecasting

Requirements and skills

• Proven experience as facilities manager or relevant position
• Well-versed in technical/engineering operations and facilities management best practices
• Knowledge of basic accounting and finance principles
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Good analytical/critical thinking
• BSc/BA in facility management, engineering, business administration or relevant field
• Relevant professional qualification (e.g. CFM) will be an advantage