Director of Engineering

We are seeking an experienced and technically strong Director of Engineering to lead and oversee engineering maintenance facilities and technical operations across the Group s diverse portfolio including hospitality real estate retail and mall operations The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the reliability safety efficiency and optimal performance of buildings infrastructure MEP systems equipment and other physical assets across the Group The role will establish engineering standards preventive maintenance strategies technical policies and asset management practices while supporting property developments renovations and major refurbishment projects

• Develop and implement the Group s engineering maintenance facilities and technical management strategy
• Establish engineering standards policies procedures preventive maintenance programs and technical guidelines across the Group
• Oversee the operation maintenance and performance of MEP systems HVAC electrical plumbing fire and life safety systems lifts generators BMS and other critical building systems
• Provide technical oversight across hotels real estate properties retail outlets malls and other Group facilities
• Develop and monitor preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize asset reliability and minimize downtime
• Establish asset management and lifecycle strategies for major equipment building systems and technical infrastructure
• Conduct regular technical inspections and assessments of properties facilities equipment and infrastructure
• Identify engineering risks maintenance gaps energy inefficiencies and potential equipment failures and implement appropriate corrective actions
• Oversee CAPEX renovation refurbishment replacement and major engineering projects ensuring technical specifications quality budget and timelines are achieved
• Review engineering designs drawings specifications BOQs technical submissions and contractor proposals where required
• Provide technical input for property developments renovations refurbishments and major asset improvement projects
• Ensure proper commissioning testing documentation and handover of engineering systems and assets
• Manage and evaluate external contractors consultants service providers and maintenance companies
• Establish service standards and monitor contractor performance against SLAs KPIs and contractual requirements
• Ensure compliance with applicable UAE regulations authority requirements building codes fire and life safety standards and Group policies
• Monitor engineering-related health safety environmental and operational risks in coordination with HSE and other relevant departments
• Develop strategies to improve energy efficiency utility consumption sustainability and operational cost efficiency
• Review utility consumption and identify opportunities for cost reduction and resource optimization
• Develop and monitor engineering budgets CAPEX requirements maintenance costs and lifecycle expenditure
• Review technical procurement requirements and support the evaluation and selection of engineering equipment materials and service providers
• Establish engineering reporting systems covering maintenance breakdowns energy consumption asset condition CAPEX compliance and key technical KPIs
• Investigate major equipment failures recurring technical issues and operational incidents and implement root-cause and corrective action plans
• Ensure proper maintenance records equipment history warranties certificates technical drawings and asset documentation are maintained
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to Engineering Managers Chief Engineers Facilities teams and property-level engineering departments
• Develop engineering manpower plans competency requirements…