Regional Senior Manager, Engineer Services

Regional Senior Manager, Engineer Services

NMC Healthcare is one of the largest private healthcare networks in the United Arab Emirates, and the third largest in Oman. Since 1975, it has provided high quality, personalized, and compassionate care to its patients and is proud to have earned the trust of millions of people in the UAE and around the world.

NMC's network is made up of 85 medical facilities, including JCI-accredited, multi-specialty hospitals, medical centres, community clinics, day surgery centres, fertility clinics, home health services, and long-term care facilities throughout the UAE. It employs over 12,000 people and serves over 5.5 million patients every year. The NMC Healthcare group also includes the ProVita International Medical Centre, CosmeSurge, and Fakih IVF Fertility Centre brands. NMC's Fakih IVF is ranked as one of the leading in-vitro fertilization service providers worldwide.

Job Summary:

Primarily responsible for technical leadership, support, and guidance to local engineering teams, ensuring that projects are completed safely, efficiently, and within budget as well as overseeing the planned maintenance programs of facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Oversee and coordinate all facilities management and project activities, including maintenance, renovation, and remodeling projects.
2. Lead and manage facility-related projects, such as renovations, expansions, or relocations. Develop project plans, allocate resources, set timelines, and monitor progress to ensure successful completion within budget and schedule.
3. Oversee relationships with external vendors, contractors, and service providers. Negotiate contracts, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with agreed-upon terms and service level agreements.
4. Identify and implement best practices in facilities management. Ensure facilities comply with all relevant codes, regulations, and health and safety standards. Stay updated on changes in regulations and implement necessary changes to maintain compliance.
5. Oversee facilities planned maintenance programs.
6. Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
7. Lead and oversee engineering projects within the Dubai & Northern Emirates region.
8. Prepare financial reports and forecasts for management review.
9. Identify and mitigate project risks and issues.
10. Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
11. Generate progress reports, status updates, and other project-related documentation as required.
12. Ensure that all project deliverables are of the highest quality, and that they meet the requirements of the project scope.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related fields.
2. Engineering qualifications in Electrical or HVAC disciplines will be an advantage.
3. 5 - 10 years of experience in Engineering in Healthcare setup or a similar field.
4. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
5. Must have hands-on experience in hospital systems.
6. Ability to think critically and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
7. Must be willing to participate in crisis management at facility level.
8. Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
9. Familiarity with project management software.