VP Projects - Facilities & Assets

Job description / Role Job Type Full Time Job Location UAE Nationality Any Nationality Salary Not Specified Gender Not Specified Arabic Fluency Not Specified Job Function Engineering - Mechanical & Aeronautical Company Industry Property & Real Estate 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. In