Director - Asset Management

Job description

the employer is Saudi Arabia’s future capital of entertainment, sports, and culture, integrating world‑class hospitality, leisure, entertainment and mixed‑use assets. The role provides owner‑side oversight of asset condition, engineering performance, lifecycle planning, maintenance strategies, capital investment, operational readiness and technical risk. The Director works with internal teams, operators, consultants and service providers to ensure assets are safe, compliant, reliable, efficient and maintained to world‑class standards

Requirements

• Proficient in developing technical asset strategies, lifecycle plans and capital investment priorities
• Experienced in asset condition assessments, technical due diligence and engineering audits
• Knowledge of asset reliability, maintenance performance, statutory compliance and technical risk
• Skilled in reviewing operator and facilities management technical plans, budgets and performance
• Experience in design reviews, testing, commissioning, operational readiness and asset handover
• Proficient in managing defects, warranties, asset information and technical documentation
• Ability to provide technical input for refurbishment, enhancement and capital projects
• Experience driving energy efficiency, sustainability, asset condition and whole‑life cost improvements
• Capable of preparing technical recommendations and reports for senior leadership
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Structural, Building Services Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management or related field
• 15+ years experience in technical asset management, engineering, facilities management, building operations or capital planning
• Strong experience with complex operating assets and major building systems
• Knowledge of lifecycle planning, maintenance strategy, CAPEX development, commissioning, handover and defect management
• Strong understanding of MEP systems, fire and life safety, HSE, sustainability and statutory compliance
• Preferred experience in hospitality, mixed‑use, entertainment, leisure, real estate or large‑scale destination assets
• Preferred professional certifications such as Chartered Engineer, CFM, PMP, RICS or IAM.

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