Senior Facilities Engineer

IntroductionA legacy business moving towards the modern age, Athar is the evolution of a family office with a history that spans over three decades. As the Real Estate market gradually advances, adapts, and evolves, so has our vision for the future. Athar is a work in progress, and the ideal candidate is a motivated and experienced individual with an entrepreneurial mindset. They would be someone who is not afraid to get involved on the front lines, but with the long term vision of helping build the future of the company. We are seeking someone to be part of a founding team, and someone who enjoys the challenge of turning average properties into great assets. Athar Group is founded by a member of the legacy family office and inherits a currently active revenue generating portfolio of properties. The asset base spans commercial, residential, and industrial assets, and range from newly built to those that require major renovations. These assets are a prime portfolio with an immediate and actionable plan to increase their ROI and inherit value in the short term, which in turn will fuel the future expansion of Athar Group. The short term goal is immediate asset value creation, while the long term has eyes on expanding a property management portfolio as well as exploring the adjacent verticals in the real estate market.Senior Facilities Management Engineer· Plan and oversee preventive, corrective and reactive maintenance across all buildings, so they keep running and hold their value.· Set up and track a planned maintenance schedule for critical systems and equipment.· Inspect buildings, find MEP, waterproofing, seepage and structural defects, and recommend fixes.· Procure outsourced and third party contractors for long term maintenance contracts that are both regular and economical. · Weigh repair against replacement and give recommendations that make sense both technically and commercially.· Prepare the maintenance budget, track spend, utilities and running costs against it, and find savings without cutting safety or quality.· Review contractor quotes and maintenance contracts, check the work, and approve payment only when it is done properly.· Lead the renovation works across the older buildings, and support new building projects from design review to handover.· Own maintenance complaints through to resolution, prioritised by safety and impact, and keep tenants and colleagues updated on progress and delays.· Lead the response to emergencies, including getting contractors on site, within the agreed escalation plan.· Work with the leasing team on unit readiness, move-in and move-out inspections, and repairs that affect tenant retention.· Keep asset, maintenance, defect, work order and contractor performance registers, and report regularly on performance, cost and risk.· Arrange statutory inspections and testing, including Civil Defence and staff accommodation standards, and keep certificates on file.· Investigate repeat failures and bring in simple checklists, procedures and contractor controls to stop them.Education and Experience:· Bachelor’s degree or recognized diploma in mechanical, electrical, or related engineering field.· Knowledge of and experience with facilities management is highly desirable.· Knowledge of and experience with HVAC, MEP, and occupational safety.· Minimum of 8 years of senior FM experience in the UAE.· Proven supervision of in-house maintenance team.· Experience with CAFM/CMMS software a must.· Proven experience in aggregating, communicating, and supervising outsourced contractors.· Experience with maintaining occupied properties and front-line client management a must.· Experience with residential, commercial, and industrial FM requirements.Additional Requirements:· Fluency in English and Arabic.· Valid UAE driving licenseKey Performance Indicators:You may be asked to expand on your experience with preventative maintenance, resolution of tenant complaints, evaluation of outsourced contractors, cost control, and other KPIs.