Assistant Facilities Manager

Allstream Global - FM Recruitment

Job Category

Facility Management

Job Type

Full Time

Location

United Arab Emirates

City

Abu Dhabi

Description

Seeking an experienced Assistant Facilities Manager to assist the Property Management team.

Job Details

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist the Facilities Manager in all aspect of facility activities and cover duties on his absence
  • Conduct periodical inspection of managed properties and provide periodic inspection reports with analysis of systems status
  • Inspection, detailing maintenance required and liaising to prepare new lettings for handover to tenants
  • Co-ordinating maintenance activities with service providers to ensure prompt and timely execution of required works as per quality and standards required and arranging competitive tenders
  • Co-ordinate maintenance requests from tenants and arrange quotation for works
  • Manage security and cleaning staff and oversee the distribution and application of related policies and procedures
  • Participate in the selection of contract services, vendor negotiation of service agreements and evaluate bidder tender proposal documents
  • Manages the various aspects of Property Handover and Defects Liability management for Infrastructure and Common Areas in all properties from an FM perspective
  • Oversee vendor performances to assure full compliance with standards established
  • Evaluate service provider performance and activities through monthly audit and identify needs for improvement or changes
  • To attend regular meetings with service providers and assist in identifying new service providers
  • Monitors a close working relationship with all the vendors under his/her control to ensure that they fully understand the client culture and are made to feel part of the team delivering a high-quality service
  • Ensure that all Health and Safety and Environmental issues are managed in line with the set procedures
  • Monitor and control the fit out works and ensure compliance
  • To deal with emergency situations when arises, and to ensure smooth recovery asap
  • Responsible for maintaining building safety and ensuring fire protection equipment are in good condition

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
  • At least Graduate Degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a similar role with developer or a facility management company.
  • Excellent Technical skill in MS Office (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint and Word)
  • Sound knowledge of MEP & Civil maintenance jobs
  • Ability to plan and execute a varied and complex workload
  • Excellent knowledge and experience of relevant legislation and procedures
  • Flexible attitude on attending issues outside of office hours
  • Possesses strong language and communication skills
  • Ability to work on own initiative and to have a proactive approach
  • Ability to handle conflicts or challenging situations confidently
  • Self-Motivated and team player
  • Time Management and Problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to resolve problems under pressure and be decisive on upkeeping company’s interest
  • Team player

Due to the high volume of applications we are unable to acknowledge every application. If your profile being selected and matches our job requirements you will be contacted by Savills recruitment team for further consideration within 14 days. If we think that your skills and qualifications may be suitable for other similar positions, we may contact you to discuss this further

  • Posted on

    29-12-2021
  • Skills Required

    Operations Management
  • Languages Known

    English  
  • Experience

    4 - 8 Years
  • Qualification

    Relevant Degree In Engineering
  • Vacancies

    1