Director of Facility Management

Company overview

Rixos Premium Qetaifan Island North is a premium destination designed for travelers looking for a high-end island escape filled with entertainment and adventure. The property spans five acres and features a major waterpark, a private beach, a retail zone, a beach club, and a wide selection of casual and fine-dining restaurants, creating a multi-inclusive leisure experience.

Role summary

The Director of Facility Management will lead the engineering function and shape the technical roadmap for the property. The role calls for a balance of senior leadership and practical engineering know-how to ensure all work is delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with business objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Set the direction for facility management, engineering, and maintenance activities across the hotel, waterpark, and beach club.
• Build and run preventive and corrective maintenance plans that keep all buildings, systems, attractions, and infrastructure reliable, safe, and efficient.
• Guide cross-functional engineering and facilities teams while promoting high standards, ownership, and ongoing improvement.
• Make sure operations meet local laws, health and safety rules, environmental requirements, brand standards, and statutory inspection obligations.
• Prepare and control annual operating budgets and capital budgets, while supporting cost efficiency, sustainability, and energy-saving efforts.
• Direct the planning and delivery of capital works, refurbishments, and property upgrades with minimal impact on guest experience.
• Track facility performance indicators, maintenance KPIs, asset life planning, and service commitments.
• Respond promptly to maintenance issues, equipment failures, and operational incidents while protecting business continuity.
• Carry out facility inspections and risk reviews to identify improvement areas and keep assets maintained to a top standard.
• Lead sustainability programs, utility reduction initiatives, and environmental compliance efforts to improve efficiency and lower operating costs.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering, Facilities Management, or a similar field is required; a master’s degree would be an added advantage.
• At least 8 to 10 years of progressive experience in engineering or facilities management, including 5 years in a senior leadership position within a luxury hotel, integrated resort, or waterpark.
• Solid understanding of hotel engineering systems, waterpark mechanical systems, water treatment, MEP services, life safety systems, and building automation systems.
• Proven background in strategic facilities management, asset oversight, capital planning, and project execution.
• Strong capability in budgeting, financial planning, procurement, and vendor or contractor management.
• Good knowledge of local building regulations, compliance requirements, occupational health and safety, and environmental standards.
• Effective leadership, team development, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage large multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, project management skills, and sound decision-making.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to work across multiple departments.
• Experience in luxury hospitality and large-scale leisure environments is highly preferred.

Additional information

No extra terms, benefits, pay details, start date, or application deadline were provided in the source.