VP Projects - Facilities & Assets

The Role

The VP Projects is a developer-side leadership role responsible for planning and delivering portfolio-wide CAPEX programs, asset refurbishments, and lifecycle upgrades across existing properties, with a strong focus on MEP systems and operational performance. Client Details The hiring ...

The Role
The VP Projects is a developer-side leadership role responsible for planning and delivering portfolio-wide CAPEX programs, asset refurbishments, and lifecycle upgrades across existing properties, with a strong focus on MEP systems and operational performance. Client Details The hiring organisation is a well-established and respected entity within the property industry, known for its commitment to delivering exceptional projects. As a large organisation, it offers a structured and professional work environment with a strong focus on achieving excellence. Description Portfolio & Program Leadership * Lead the end-to-end project lifecycle (feasibility, design management, cost planning, procurement, execution, commissioning, handover). * Build and deliver the annual CAPEX plan for asset upgrades and lifecycle replacements (MEP-heavy: elevators/escalators, chillers, switchgear, UPS, BMS, FA/LP, HVAC, metering, etc.). * Prioritize initiatives by ROI, criticality, regulatory need, tenant impact, and asset value uplift. * Direct refurbishment, LL works, landlord/tenant fit-outs, and energy optimization initiatives to reduce OPEX and improve uptime. * Ensure safe delivery in line with HSE and local authority approvals (Dubai Municipality, Civil Defense, utility providers). Consultant & Vendor Oversight * Select, brief, and manage engineering consultants, FM providers, and specialist contractors. * Review and challenge drawings, specifications, BOQs, method statements, and technical submittals. * Re-engineer project approaches where value, quality, or program are at risk; drive VE (value engineering) while protecting performance. * Ensure rigorous site supervision, quality assurance, and defect closure. Governance, Contract & Commercial Management * Lead tendering, bid evaluation, risk allocation, negotiation, and award in line with policy. * Align with FIDIC and internal procurement frameworks; ensure transparent project controls, change control, and reporting cadences. * Establish and track KPIs (on-time/on-budget, variation management, schedule adherence, earned value, safety, and asset availability). * Produce executive dashboards, business cases, and board papers; own project health metrics. Strategic & Cross-Functional Leadership * Shape the projects & engineering strategy, operating model, and departmental KPIs. * Partner with Asset/Property Management, FM, Leasing, Finance, Legal, and ESG to align projects to portfolio strategy and tenant experience. * Drive sustainability (retrofits, consumption reduction, LEED/BREEAM-aligned upgrades where relevant). Job Offer This is a unique opportunity to join a leading organisation in the property industry and contribute to the success of high-profile projects. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for this permanent role today.

Requirements
* Bachelors in Mechanical/Electrical/Building Services Engineering; Masters preferred. * Professional certifications advantageous: PMP/PRINCE2, RICS, IFMA CFM, CEM/CMVP. * 12-18+ years in client/developer-side project leadership. * Strong track record in refurbishment, lifecycle upgrades, and FM-driven projects across commercial, residential, retail, hospitality, or mixed-use assets. * Solid experience with MEP systems, design reviews, and technical assurance. * Proven command of tenders, FIDIC contracts, procurement, and project controls. * GCC experience essential; KSA exposure advantageous.

About the company
Michael Page is one of the worlds leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of: Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.