Head of Facilities
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About the Role
A state-backed technology and engineering organization in Abu Dhabi seeks a UAE National Head of Facilities to lead end-to-end facilities management, asset maintenance, and infrastructure operations.
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Responsibilities
- Direct all hard and soft facilities management services across a premium mix of corporate space and technical real estate
- Manage high value SLA frameworks, tender evaluations, and contract lifecycles with tier one IFM providers
- Command substantial operational and capital budgets, driving cost optimization and asset lifecycle longevity
- Ensure all facilities operate under strict health, safety, environmental, and local regulatory standards
Requirements
- 12+ years of facilities management or infrastructure experience
- At least 5 years leading an FM department
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil) or Facilities Management
- UAE National with Family Book
- Proven track record in large scale corporate assets, tech facilities, utilities, or complex commercial developments
- Senior certifications (CFM, MRICS) preferred
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The Organization
- My client is a highly funded, state backed technology and engineering organization based in Abu Dhabi. They operate a premium portfolio of modern corporate offices, advanced technical infrastructure, and high specification operational hubs.
The Role
- They are seeking a high stature, strategically minded UAE National to take absolute ownership of our end to end facilities management, asset maintenance, and infrastructure operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Portfolio Oversight: Direct all hard and soft facilities management (FM) services across a premium mix of corporate space and technical real estate.
- Vendor & Contract Governance: Manage high value SLA frameworks, tender evaluations, and contract lifecycles with tier one Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) providers.
- Budget & CAPEX Control: Command substantial operational and capital budgets, driving cost optimization and asset lifecycle longevity.
- HSE Compliance: Ensure all facilities operate under strict health, safety, environmental, and local regulatory standards.
Qualifications & Experience
- Nationality: Strictly open to UAE Nationals (with Family Book).
- Experience: 12+ years of facilities management or infrastructure experience, with at least 5 years leading an FM department.
- Background: Proven track record in large scale corporate assets, tech facilities, utilities, or complex commercial developments.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil) or Facilities Management. Senior certifications (CFM, MRICS) preferred.
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