Vice President - Facilities Management (Emirati National)

Role Overview

A leading global organisation with large-scale, mission‑critical operations is seeking a Vice President of Facilities Management to lead and transform its facilities strategy across a complex, multi‑site portfolio in the UAE.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring world‑class standards across infrastructure, assets, safety, sustainability, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for facilities management across offices, operational sites, and specialised assets.
• Own end‑to‑end responsibility for hard and soft FM, including MEP, utilities, security, cleaning, landscaping, waste management, and asset lifecycle planning.
• Lead capital expenditure planning, major refurbishments, and new site readiness in partnership with engineering and operations teams.
• Ensure full compliance with local regulations, HSE standards, and international best practices.
• Drive vendor strategy and performance, including large outsourced service providers and long‑term contracts.
• Champion sustainability, energy efficiency, and ESG initiatives across the facilities portfolio.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high‑performing Emirati and multicultural team.
• Act as a key senior stakeholder interfacing with executive leadership, regulators, and external partners.

Candidate Profile

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