Khadamat Facilities Management LLC is a joint venture (JV) company formed to operate and provide Integrated Facilities Management Services to the new United Arab Emirates University in Al Ain.

Through focusing on and making best use of the main components of Facilities Management (People, Place, Process and Technology), Khadamat delivers a range of high-quality services to the UAE University. Our aim is to continue in what we are doing well and continuously improve.

Understanding the need to enable the University to focus on its core business (Teaching & Research), Khadamat is continuously innovating and delivering high quality services to the UAE University in line with the Project Agreement. To ensure the University expectations are met and exceeded wherever possible, Khadamat will be working with the university in the spirit of partnership.

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Your Opportunity
Khadamat are looking for a MEP Engineer who will supervise the maintenance department and ensure that the delivery aspects of the department are delivered in an effective, efficient and professional manner to the complete satisfaction of all internal and external customers.

The ideal candidate should have:
Excellent understanding of maintenance techniques and procedures.

Must be fully conversant with all aspects of building and services related maintenance requirements including planned and preventative techniques.

Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and requirements

Good communication skills at all levels

Fluent in English language (written and oral)

Spoken Arabic would be an advantage

This role is part of the Khadamat team and will be based in Al Ain, UAE.

Key Accountabilities

Supervise and direct all Khadamat and sub contractor’s staff engaged in maintenance delivery

Ensuring that all sub contract staff used on maintenance services are approved and competent for the specific tasks

Supervising and maintaining the organizational structure for maintenance teams

Ensuring the efficient operation of the on call system

Maintenance of records for all maintenance activities

Ensuring accurate production and control of planned maintenance.

Monitoring and reporting on overall progress of work programmes against the plans and forecasts

Supervision of reorder process to ensure sufficient stock levels to meet the contractual requirements

The ownership of work orders from commencement to completion.

Adherence to all current company procedures.

Maintenance of the Quality Management System applied to the maintenance department

Developing of relationships with all clients.

Ensuring continuous improvement and drive for value for money

The production of the Periodic Progress Reports as required by the Estates Manager

Production of all direct reports

Specific Requirements

Educated to degree level or equivalent experience

10 years management experience preferably within the construction or building services industry

At least 5 years experience managing the delivery of complex high value contracts

Demonstrable skills in dealing and working closely with internal and external customers and suppliers on complex and interrelated issues on an ongoing basis

A reasonable level of computer literacy in the more common applications