Head Of Engineering Full Time

About the job
HEAD OF ENGINEERING (Facilities Management – Arabic Speaker)

We are seeking a Head of engineering with an active-oriented mindset and a focus on exceeding expectations, who operates with vision and integrity. Head of engineering can expect to play an active role in the development and completion of projects, meet and report back to upper management, plan and monitor work schedules and cash flows, and work with multiple and diverse teams. Some of their responsibilities also include aligning engineering activities and projects with company goals and objectives, providing expert guidance and support, approving newly-developed policies from various departments, and maintaining positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Planning and coordinating all installations and refurbishments
Plan and coordinate all installations (telecommunications, heat, electricity etc.) and refurbishments
Manage the upkeep of equipment and supplies to meet health and safety standards
Reporting to top management on day to day activities
Maintaining good relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Inspect buildings’ structures to determine the need for repairs or renovations
Review utilities consumption and strive to minimize costs
Supervise all staff facilities staff (custodians, technicians, groundskeepers etc.) and external contractors
Control activities like parking space allocation, waste disposal, building security etc.
Allocate office space according to needs
Handle insurance plans and service contracts
Keep financial and non-financial records
Perform analysis and forecasting
Implementing best practice engineering methods.
Providing technical guidance to engineering teams and top management.
Supporting established organizational objectives by developing goals and strategies.
Presenting budgets and plans.
Finding and implementing ways to improve cost-efficiency.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in management.
Master’s degree in business administration.
Bachelor’s degree within the engineering field.
Action-mindset.
Up-to-date knowledge of the industry.
Must have experience in UAE.