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Associate Director Facilities – UAE National Jobs in UAE at Michael Page
Associate Director Facilities – UAE National – Entertainment
Lead the Facilities Management function for a large-scale, high-footfall destination asset in Dubai, overseeing FM strategy, MEP and utilities, cleaning services, contracts, budgets, sustainability and service delivery. The role will drive operational excellence, digital transformation and asset performance while managing internal teams, service providers and key external stakeholders.
Client Details
Our client is a leading Dubai Real Estate organisation responsible for operating and managing a large-scale destination and entertainment asset. With significant visitor footfall and a diverse portfolio of facilities, retail and operational spaces, the organisation is focused on delivering best-in-class guest experiences, operational excellence, sustainability and continued enhancement of its assets.
This position is part of the organisation's Emiratisation strategy and is exclusively open to UAE Nationals.
Description
* Develop and implement the Facilities Management strategy in alignment with the organisation's wider business objectives and five-year business plan.
* Prepare annual FM operational plans, budgets and resource requirements, ensuring expenditure remains aligned with approved budgets and business priorities.
* Lead the delivery and maintenance of MEP systems, utilities, buildings, fit-out, emergency generators, lighting, fire and life-safety systems, landscaping and other critical asset infrastructure.
* Oversee FM and cleaning services, ensuring consistently high standards of service delivery and compliance with agreed SLAs and guest expectations.
* Manage outsourced FM contractors, service providers and suppliers, including procurement strategy, scope development, pre-qualification, contract management and performance evaluation.
* Drive cost optimisation and effective procurement while maintaining asset performance, reliability and service quality.
* Lead technical feasibility reviews, inspections and FM audits, identifying operational risks and implementing appropriate mitigation and corrective measures.
* Ensure compliance with relevant QHSE policies, statutory requirements, authority regulations and industry best practices.
* Drive FM digital transformation initiatives, leveraging technology to improve asset performance, operational efficiency and service delivery.
* Lead sustainability initiatives including energy efficiency, waste management and resource optimisation.
* Review technical and electrical drawings where required and coordinate with relevant authorities and stakeholders to secure necessary approvals.
* Monitor guest, tenant and business-partner feedback and implement initiatives to continuously enhance service standards.
* Lead, develop and manage the FM team while ensuring effective resource allocation, accountability and performance management.
Job Offer
An excellent opportunity for a UAE National to join a prominent Dubai-based organisation in a senior Facilities Management leadership position. The role offers significant ownership of a large-scale, high-footfall destination asset, with the opportunity to shape FM strategy, drive operational and digital transformation initiatives, and lead a sizeable portfolio of critical facilities and service providers.
Title: Associate Director Facilities – UAE National
Company: Michael Page
Location: UAE
