Facility Engineer

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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.