General Manager – Facilities Management Service Provider – Dubai, UAE

Job description / Role

Our client is a reputable UAE based organization and a leading FM Service Provider. They are currently seeking a General Manager to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for running a medium-large sized FM operation delivering TFM services to UAE based clients.

The role will be focused toward managing business as a whole and responsibilities will include:
• Day to day Operations (Through an experienced management team)
• Management of the Commercial/Bid/BD team
• Full P&L responsibility
• Strategic direction of the company

Candidates should be experienced in the above and a strong understanding of delivering FM services, through a large blue collar workforce. In addition candidates should have a very good understanding of the local FM Market to help enable them to maintain growth within the business. This is an exciting opportunity that will suit individuals who are looking for the next step up in their career, or for a proven GM level individual seeking an new role.

Requirements:
• Facilities Management or Building Maintenance Experience
• Diploma or degree level qualifications
• Experience managing a large blue collar technical team
• Commercial acumen (P&L management)
• A network to aid in the Business Development of the UAE FM sector
• Operational day to day management experience of an FM company
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Good report writing skills

About the Company

Service

Our aim is to provide our clients and candidates with a consistent, quality service that goes beyond the norm, giving them peace of mind and complete trust in our ability to meet their needs.

Knowledge

Big Fish consultants specialise in their fields and have extensive experience in the region and beyond. We take pride in our knowledge and network and believe that our relationships are built on trust and integrity and are made for the long term.

Care

At Big Fish, as well as caring for the people we work with, we also care about the world and environment we live in, that's why Big Fish support initiatives that promote human welfare, environmental protection and sustainability.