Building Services SME (Electrical/Mechanical)

The Electrical/Mechanical SME is a full-time role that will support the FM & Buildings Manager and the wider Asset & Maintenance Team in their oversight and supervision of the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Contractors for the Riyadh Metro Project.  The candidate will be an expert in their role and will ensure that the facilities and systems used and maintained by the O&M Contractors will perform at the highest level of safety, efficiency, availability and reliability.  10 years of experience within this area of expertise is needed. A Saudi national is essentially required for this role.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate understanding of the safety significance in the operation and maintenance of the stations and MEP systems preferably in a railway environment and always place this safety as the highest priority. 

• Review the O&M Contractors’ submissions FM and MEP including asset and maintenance plans, procedures and instructions.

• Monitor and report on MEP maintenance delivery activities by O&M contractors; verify that it is being carried out safely and to the Employer’s satisfaction. 

• Advise on the Asset Management and Maintenance Strategy relating to FM scope

• Monitor, audit and report Key Performance Indicators (KPI) relating to FM scope

• Represent the FM & Buildings Manager, as needed.

• Physically fit and able to conduct site inspections across a vast geographical area

• Perform other duties as directed, in support of the Asset & Maintenance Team and the project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any Engineering discipline along with proven experience in design or maintenance.

• Preferably a recognized FM qualification, Degree, Masters, CFM

• Preferably working knowledge of ISO 41001:2018 and LEED

• IOSH an advantage

• Additional similar experience combined with alternative relevant qualifications may be considered as a substitute for bachelor’s degree requirement.

Knowledge and Experience

• In depth knowledge on associated discipline standards and building systems.  Maintenance requirements and fault finding.  

• Experienced in the delivery, management and supervisor on a full range of Soft Services 

• Experienced in MEP service delivery with specialist knowledge in HVAC/ Electrical/ Plumbing/ BMS/ FFE/ FFE

• The Candidate will ideally have a minimum of 10 years’ experience which will include hands on maintenance experience.

• CMMS preferably MAXIMO working knowledge

• Experience in managing iconic/trophy facilities

• Previous experience in a similar role will be advantageous 

• Experience in middle east preferred 

• Management experience in dealing with both ends of the hierarchy 

• Consultative experience advantageous 

Skills and Aptitude

• Able to work within a collaborative team that promotes sharing of knowledge and experience.

• The Candidate must be physically capable of carrying out site visits and inspections in a railway environment, throughout the construction, testing & commissioning and operational phases of the project.

• Interpersonal skills

• Communication skills

• Leadership skills.

• Driving license

Additional Requirements

• The project language is English. The candidate must have excellent verbal and written English language skills.

• Arabic language would be advantageous 

• Ability of other languages.

Personal Qualities

• Work to tight deadlines.

• Working with multiple priorities.

• Managing project deadlines.

Rewards and Benefits
We offer an excellent package which includes:

• A competitive salary

• Accommodation allowance

• 21 working days annual leave

• Transportation allowance

• Medical and life insurance cover

• Company gratuity scheme

• Discretionary bonus scheme

• Annual flight allowance to point of origin

• Employee Well-Being Programme – 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants