Facilities Manager - Dubai - ALEC

Description

Overview

ALEC Holdings PJSC, part of the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), is a leading GCC construction group with over two decades of success delivering some of the region's most complex and high-profile projects. As a proudly publicly listed company, ALEC continues to raise the bar for quality, innovation, and excellence in construction, driving iconic developments that shape skylines across the Middle East.

In the UAE, ALEC has delivered many of the nation's most iconic developments, operating as a fully integrated contractor through specialist business units that provide end-to-end construction solutions.

ALEC Building forms the structural heart of the Group, delivering high-value construction projects from foundation to finish. Whether commercial towers or large-scale infrastructure and support facilities, we operate safely, collaboratively, and with precision – creating environments that enable our people and projects to succeed.

Why Join Us

As a Facilities Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring ALEC's workplaces, yards, and operational hubs are safe, compliant, cost-effective, and fit for purpose. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, you'll act as the central point of accountability for facilities operations, driving service quality, sustainability initiatives, and operational efficiency across multiple sites.

At ALEC, we're about more than just building iconic structures – we're about building environments that allow people to perform at their best. This role offers the opportunity to lead strategically, influence at a senior level, and shape facilities that support business growth today and into the future.

About Your Team

The Facilities team is responsible for the effective operation, safety, and optimisation of ALEC's offices, yards, and shared facilities. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external service providers, the team ensures assets, infrastructure, and services are delivered efficiently, sustainably, and in full compliance with regulatory and company standards. Collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement are core to how the team operates.

Your Role

As a Facilities Manager, you will:

• Act as the central point of accountability for ALEC's facilities, ensuring offices, hubs, and yards operate effectively and without conflict
• Manage the scheduling, allocation, and availability of shared spaces, services, and resources to support business operations
• Lead compliance with workplace health, safety, and environmental regulations, implementing policies, conducting inspections, and ensuring emergency preparedness
• Oversee asset and resource management, maintaining accurate inventories of tools, equipment, and materials, and ensuring optimal utilisation across functions
• Drive waste management, recycling, and sustainability initiatives to improve efficiency and environmental performance
• Manage vendor and contractor performance across facilities services, including maintenance, utilities, waste management, and equipment repairs
• Control facilities budgets, including maintenance, utilities, and security costs, while identifying efficiencies and implementing fair cost-sharing models for multi-tenant sites
• Lead space and infrastructure planning, optimising layouts, traffic flows, storage, access, lighting, drainage, and site improvements
• Anticipate future operational requirements and scale facilities capacity in line with project and business growth
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, mediating conflicts and fostering a culture of shared responsibility and safety
• Provide accurate reporting on facilities performance, risks, asset condition, and cost drivers to support senior leadership decision-making
• Lead, develop, and mentor the facilities team, embedding a culture of accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement
• Apply technical expertise to deliver high-quality outcomes within your area of specialisation
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required to meet business needs

What We're Looking For

• Proven leadership experience managing multi-site facilities and diverse stakeholders
• Strong knowledge of building systems, Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) regulations, and compliance requirements
• Sound financial acumen with experience in budget ownership, cost optimisation, and reporting
• Advanced vendor, contractor, and contract management expertise
• Strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in digital facilities and asset management systems (e.g. CAFM platforms)
• Ability to manage multiple complex priorities in fast-paced environments
• Experience delivering sustainability and Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) initiatives
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Professional certification in Facilities Management (e.g. IFMA CFM, FMP, or equivalent)
• Exposure to international standards and best practices in facilities management

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent practical experience
• 10+ years' experience in facilities or asset management roles

What We Offer

• The opportunity to lead facilities operations for a leading GCC construction group
• A senior role with visibility and influence across the business
• A collaborative environment that values safety, sustainability, and operational excellence
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

Ready to lead environments that enable success?

If you're motivated by ownership, operational excellence, and creating safe, efficient workplaces, we'd love to hear from you.

Join ALEC and play a key role in supporting our people, projects, and future growth.

Apply today and be part of something excellent

Please note: we encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as this advert may close once we've found the right candidate. Although we can't respond to every application, we thank you for taking the time to apply and for considering a future with us.