Facility Supervisor

Facility Supervisor | Faham | Dubai, UAE

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Facility Supervisor to lead our facility operations and the team behind them. You will make sure our sites are safe, compliant, efficient, and well maintained, while managing vendors and budgets and continually improving how our facilities run.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the facilities team, including technicians, cleaners, security staff, and outsourced personnel, and handle scheduling, performance, and training.
• Plan and oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance for MEP, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire and life safety systems.
• Manage vendor and contractor relationships, including tendering, contract negotiation, AMC management, and SLA and KPI monitoring.
• Prepare and manage the facilities budget, track spending, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure full compliance with UAE health and safety standards and with Dubai Civil Defence, Dubai Municipality, and other authority requirements.
• Conduct regular site audits and risk assessments, and drive corrective actions to completion.
• Oversee fit-out, refurbishment, and small capital projects from planning to handover.
• Manage space planning, office moves, and workplace changes.
• Maintain asset registers, maintenance records, and facility documentation, using CAFM systems where available.
• Own permit, license, and insurance renewals related to the facilities.
• Lead emergency response, business continuity planning, and evacuation drills.
• Report regularly to management on facility performance, costs, and improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred), Facilities Management, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of facilities management experience, including a minimum of 3 years in a supervisory role, preferably in the UAE.
• Strong technical knowledge of building systems such as MEP, HVAC, and fire safety.
• Thorough understanding of UAE safety regulations and authority approval processes.
• Proven experience managing teams, vendors, contracts, and budgets.
• Hands-on experience with CAFM software and MS Office.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• A recognised certification such as IFMA FMP, CFM, NEBOSH, or IOSH is preferred.
• Valid UAE driving license preferred.
• Arabic language skills are an advantage.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Medical insurance and annual leave as per UAE Labour Law
• A leadership role with real ownership and impact
• Opportunities for professional growth and development