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Facility Manager – Facilities Management & Business Development

Location: Dubai, UAE
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Facilities Management / FM Services

We are looking for an experienced Facility Manager with a strong background in the UAE Facilities Management industry to lead our Facilities Management and Housekeeping operations, while also playing a key role in business development and revenue growth.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing FM and Housekeeping teams, maintaining high service standards across existing contracts, developing strong client relationships, and actively identifying and securing new FM projects and clients.

This is a hands-on management and business growth role requiring someone who understands FM operations and has the commercial ability to generate new business.

Key ResponsibilitiesFM & Housekeeping Operations

• Lead and manage the Facilities Management and Housekeeping teams across assigned projects/sites.
• Oversee day-to-day FM operations including MEP, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, civil maintenance, cleaning and housekeeping services.
• Ensure all services are delivered in line with contractual requirements, SLAs, KPIs, quality standards, and client expectations.
• Manage manpower planning, deployment, productivity, attendance, and performance of FM and Housekeeping teams.
• Monitor preventive and corrective maintenance activities and ensure timely completion.
• Conduct regular site inspections and ensure operational, quality, and HSE standards are maintained.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers, and service providers.
• Handle client concerns and ensure timely resolution of operational issues.
• Prepare and review operational reports, maintenance records, KPIs, and performance reports.

Business Development & Growth

• Actively identify and pursue new FM and Housekeeping projects and clients in the UAE.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients, consultants, property managers, and facility owners.
• Generate leads and participate in client meetings, presentations, site visits, and commercial discussions.
• Understand client requirements and work with internal teams to develop suitable FM solutions and proposals.
• Support the company in achieving new business, revenue, and growth targets.
• Identify opportunities to expand services and secure additional scope from existing clients.
• Monitor the UAE FM market, competitors, upcoming projects, and business opportunities.

Tender & Business Development Coordination

• Work closely with the Business Development Team to identify and qualify new opportunities.
• Coordinate with the Tender Team on RFQs, RFPs, tenders, BOQs, scope requirements, and technical/commercial submissions.
• Provide operational and technical input for tender preparation, including manpower, equipment, materials, service methodology, and resource requirements.
• Review tender requirements and support the team in developing competitive and commercially viable proposals.
• Assist during client negotiations and clarification meetings until contract award.
• Ensure a smooth handover of newly awarded contracts from the Business Development/Tender teams to Operations.

Mandatory Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of UAE experience in Facilities Management.
• Proven experience managing FM and Housekeeping teams.
• Strong knowledge of MEP, building maintenance, cleaning, housekeeping, and general FM operations.
• Proven Business Development experience within the UAE FM industry is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to generate new leads, acquire clients, and secure FM contracts.
• Strong existing network among property owners, property managers, consultants, developers, and corporate clients is an advantage.
• Experience coordinating with Tender and Business Development teams.
• Strong understanding of FM contracts, SLAs, KPIs, manpower planning, and operational costing.
• Excellent client relationship, negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Engineering/Facilities Management qualification preferred.
• UAE Driving Licence preferred.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is not only an Operations/FM Manager, but someone who can lead the FM and Housekeeping teams while actively contributing to business growth.

The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of the UAE FM market, be commercially driven, have good client relationships, and be capable of converting business opportunities into new FM contracts and revenue for the company.

Candidates without UAE FM experience and demonstrated business development exposure will not be considered.

Pay: AED16,000.00 - AED18,000.00 per month

Experience:

• UAE FM : 7 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driving License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person