Director of Facility Management

About the role

The Director of Facility Management will lead the engineering, maintenance and facility teams across the hotel, waterpark and beach club at Rixos Premium Qetaifan Island North. This senior position combines strategic leadership with hands‑on technical oversight to ensure safe, efficient, and guest‑focused operations.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for all facility, engineering and maintenance activities across the resort.
• Develop and execute preventive and corrective maintenance programs for building systems, attractions and infrastructure.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, health & safety, environmental standards and brand guidelines.
• Manage annual operating and capital budgets, driving cost optimisation and sustainability initiatives.
• Plan and deliver capital projects, renovations and enhancements with minimal guest disruption.
• Monitor performance metrics, KPIs, asset lifecycle and service level agreements.
• Oversee emergency breakdown response, risk assessments and facility audits.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering, Facilities Management or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 8‑10 years progressive experience in engineering or facilities management, including 5 years in a senior leadership role within a luxury hotel, integrated resort or waterpark.
• Strong knowledge of hotel engineering systems, waterpark mechanical systems, water treatment, MEP services, life‑safety and building automation.
• Proven experience in strategic facilities management, asset management, capital planning and project delivery.
• Demonstrated expertise in budget management, financial planning, procurement and contract administration.

Required skills

• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Facilities Management
• Hotel engineering systems
• Waterpark mechanical systems
• Water treatment processes
• MEP services
• Life‑safety systems
• Building automation systems
• Asset management
• Capital planning
• Project delivery
• Budget management
• Financial planning
• Procurement