Facility Engineer

Responsible for the day-to-day engineering and facilities management of buildings, retail stores, restaurants, and commercial facilities, ensuring reliable operation, preventive maintenance, statutory compliance, safety, and timely resolution of technical issues. Key Responsibilities • Manage MEP, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire & life-safety and building services. • Plan and monitor preventive and corrective maintenance activities. • Supervise MEP and facilities contractors, technicians and service providers. • Coordinate AMC contracts, service agreements, quotations and maintenance works. • Monitor HVAC systems including DX/package units, FCUs/AHUs, ventilation and exhaust systems. • Coordinate with Civil Defense, Municipality, DEWA/ADDC/SEWA and other authorities where required. • Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, authority regulations, HSE standards and landlord requirements. • Manage snagging, defect rectification and handover of completed projects. • Review technical drawings, specifications, method statements and material submittals. • Coordinate with landlords, consultants, contractors and tenants. • Monitor maintenance budgets, quotations, purchase orders and contractor performance. • Maintain facility records, asset registers, maintenance reports and CAFM systems. • Analyze recurring equipment failures and recommend corrective/preventive actions. • Attend emergency breakdowns and coordinate timely restoration of critical services. • Conduct regular site inspections and prepare technical reports. • Ensure proper operation and maintenance of fire alarm, firefighting, emergency lighting and other life-safety systems. • Support energy-saving initiatives and monitor utility consumption. • Ensure facilities are maintained to required operational, safety and customer-service standards. Retail / F&B-Specific Responsibilities • Support maintenance of retail stores, supermarkets, restaurants and commercial units. • Coordinate kitchen exhaust, fresh-air, HVAC and grease-related MEP systems. • Manage maintenance activities without disrupting business operations. • Coordinate after-hours maintenance and emergency works. • Support new-store opening, renovation and refurbishment projects. • Coordinate landlord and authority requirements for operational stores. • Manage multiple locations and prioritize critical breakdowns. • Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering. • UAE facilities management / MEP experience preferred. • Knowledge of UAE authority requirements and building regulations. • Strong knowledge of HVAC, MEP and building maintenance. • Experience with CAFM systems is an advantage. • Strong contractor and stakeholder management skills. • UAE driving license Mandatory.