Assistant Manager – Engineering & Smart Asset Management

Position Overview

The Assistant Manager will oversee technical operations and provide leadership to ensure effective maintenance and functioning of buildings, infrastructure, utilities, and MEP systems within a residential complex. This role emphasizes transitioning from reactive to preventive maintenance strategies, supporting digital facilities management systems, and promoting energy-efficient asset management through data insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily maintenance activities involving mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil infrastructure to handle work orders and schedule preventive upkeep to minimize system failures.
• Lead and coordinate four specialized technical teams—Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, and General Maintenance—ensuring high productivity, safety compliance, discipline, and quality of work.
• Facilitate the deployment and operational usage of CAFM and BMS systems, maintain an up-to-date asset register, perform condition evaluations, and leverage technical data to improve maintenance planning.
• Track utility consumption levels, promote initiatives for water and energy savings, and assist in implementing recommendations from energy audits.
• Oversee external contractors’ work on-site, assessing quality standards and ensuring full compliance with HSSE policies alongside the health and safety team.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering disciplines.
• Between 5 to 7 years’ experience in engineering or facilities maintenance, including a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory capacity.
• Preferable experience in residential compound management, hospitality, property management, or mixed-use developments; a background in Mechatronics is especially valued.
• Extensive knowledge of MEP systems such as HVAC, plumbing, and overall building infrastructure administration.
• Practical experience working with CAFM/CMMS and BMS/Building Automation platforms.
• Possession of a professional engineering certification and/or qualifications in facilities management, asset management, or energy management are advantageous.
• Proficiency in professional English is mandatory, and Arabic language skills are preferred.
• This is a hands-on position requiring physical presence on-site with flexibility for emergency tasks outside typical working hours.