Head of Maintenance - Properties

Elbait Consultants
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United Arab Emirates
Real Estate / Property Services
Engineering
Not Available
2 Jul 2026

Job Description

The Role

Our client is a leading real estate developer within UAE market, they are seeking an experienced and proactive Head of Maintenance to lead and oversee all maintenance activities across our property portfolio in Northern Emirates. This leadership role is crucial in ensuring the highest ...

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The Role
Our client is a leading real estate developer within UAE market, they are seeking an experienced and proactive Head of Maintenance to lead and oversee all maintenance activities across our property portfolio in Northern Emirates. This leadership role is crucial in ensuring the highest standards of property upkeep, operational efficiency, and tenant satisfaction through strategic planning and team management. Responsibilities: - Develop and implement comprehensive maintenance strategies and plans for all properties to ensure safety, functionality, and regulatory compliance. - Lead, mentor, and manage the maintenance team, including contractors and vendors, ensuring high performance and quality standards. - Coordinate and oversee routine maintenance, preventative maintenance, repairs, and emergency response activities effectively and efficiently. - Manage budget preparation, control expenses related to maintenance activities, and negotiate contracts with service providers. - Collaborate with other departments such as property management and leasing to support overall business objectives and enhance tenant satisfaction. - Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations in all maintenance operations. - Analyze maintenance data and reports to identify trends, recommend improvements, and optimize operational workflows.

Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field; relevant certifications are a plus. - Proven experience in maintenance management within the real estate or property management sector, preferably in the UAE. - Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and develop a diverse team. - Excellent knowledge of maintenance procedures, safety standards, and regulatory requirements in the UAE. - Competency in budgeting, cost control, and vendor management. - Exceptional problem-solving abilities and strategic thinking. - Effective communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with stakeholders, contractors, and tenants. - Fluency in English

About the company
Elbait is a boutique type of executive search & recruitment management consulting firm based in Dubai. The unique understanding about the market needs, cultural awareness and professionalism enable the firm to offer its services to diversified portfolio of clients that operates in the ME region. Elbait is committed to seek the most suitable professionals on international, regional as well as national basis. Elbait committed to have well-defined partnership with Clients to meet their talent acquisition and executive needs on both Practice and Function basis. In addition, it committed to ensure remarkable contribution to the welfare of Stake-holders, Clients and Job-seekers. Industries: - FMCG, Consumer goods & retail - Construction, Engineering, Oil & Gas, infrastructure (technical & non-technical) - Automotive - Property Management & Real- Estate Functions across industries (other than above): - Sales & Marketing - HR & IT - Finance & Accounting

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