Operations & Maintenance Facility Manager

O&M Hard Services Facilities Manager for the Public Realm is responsible for overseeing the maintenance operation and safety of the mechanical electrical and structural infrastructure within public spaces such as parks streetscapes plazas and other civic areas. The role ensures these areas are well-maintained, safe, functional and compliant with relevant regulations enhancing the community's quality of life.As the O&M Facilities Manager for the Main Districts you shall be looking after an area assigned to you whilst supporting your counterparts in other areas with your knowledge of Hard Services and best practice.Key ResponsibilitiesOperational ManagementDaily site visits monitoring the FM contractors works.Observe direct and manage the daily operational activities of hard services including lighting drainage signage fixtures fountains and structural elements within the public realm by the FM contractrs.Ensure all systems and infrastructure operate efficiently and are kept in a safe condition and are maintained in accordance to the contract.Ensure the logistics and management of the public realm is to the Clients expectations.Monitor report and elevate non-conformace of the FM Contractors adherence to their contracts SLAs and KPIs.Maintenance & RepairsReview and advise on the contractors plans to deliver preventative and reactive maintenance programs for public realm infrastructure.Coordinate with external contractors and internal teams to execute repairs swiftly and effectively.Assure the contractors compliance to maintain detailed records of inspections maintenance works and repairs; elevate any issues.Safety & ComplianceEnsure all activities meet health safety and environmental legislation relevant to public spaces.Conduct risk assessments and implement safety procedures in line with regulations.Quality & StandardsConduct daily inspections to ensure public realm assets meet safety and aesthetic and clients standards.Implement continuous improvement initiatives for infrastructure resilience and public safety.Contract & Budget ManagementReview the contractors budgets and assure they are align with SLAs and Scopes of Services.Review the contractors and manage budgets related to hard services maintenance and upgrades.Oversee contracts with external service providers ensuring service levels and contractual obligations are met.Identify opportunities for value engineering and cost savings.Stakeholder EngagementAct as the key point of contact for local authorities community groups and other stakeholders regarding public realm infrastructure.Provide timely reports updates and communication regarding maintenance activities and project status.Team LeadershipLead supervise and develop maintenance teams and contractors.Ensure staff and contractors are trained on safety and operational procedures.QualificationsBachelors degree in Facilities Management Civil Engineering Environmental Science or related field.Extensive experience in FM services management particularly in public sector or public realm projects within Abu Dhabi or UAE.Strong working knowledge of MS Office.Knowledge of CAFM systems and planning software is advantageousExtensive experience in facilities management specifically in public realm or outdoor infrastructure.Strong understanding of public space infrastructure systems (lighting drainage structural elements etc.).Relevant health and safety certifications (e.g. IOSH NEBOSH).Excellent leadership communication and stakeholder management skills.Budgeting contract negotiations and project management experience.Knowledge of applicable regulations and standards for public spaces.Additional InformationCompany VisionOur vision is to be the leading capital programmes professional service provider operating across property infrastructure and natural resources.In 2010 Turner & Townsend began a journey to grow the company on a global scale across our three core sectors. Our vision to excel has seen us climb from 2500 staff in 63 offices across 28 countries in 2010 to 6800 in 110 offices across 45 countries in 2020.Turner & Townsend recognise the fact that our employees are the key to our future growth. We invest heavily in the training development and regular appraisal of our people: by managing each employees career aspirations and by promoting from within at every opportunity we believe we have created a stimulating challenging and exciting working environment for our staff.Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.Please find out more about us atJoin our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:TwitterInstagramLinkedInIt is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turne