Chalhoub Group Facilities Management Technical Supervisor

About Chalhoub Group

Founded in 1955 by Michel and Widad Chalhoub, Chalhoub Group has grown into a leading partner for luxury across the Middle East. Headquartered in Dubai, the family-owned group brings together international maisons and homegrown concepts across fashion, beauty and lifestyle, combining regional expertise with retail and distribution capabilities. As an employer, it offers career opportunities spanning client experience, brand management, merchandising, logistics and digital innovation. Its multicultural environment connects employees with the evolving expectations of luxury consumers, while its emphasis on learning, entrepreneurship and sustainability provides a distinctive setting for professionals seeking to shape the region’s luxury landscape.

Role & Responsibilities

• Supervise technical service providers’ day-to-day work, including preventive and corrective maintenance; review scheduled checklists and ensure work is completed within agreed service levels.
• Regularly visit offices and warehouses, assess site conditions, and follow up on issues and areas for improvement.
• Supervise major repairs and support facilities improvement and renovation projects; review drawings and technical documents, monitor on-site work, and check HVAC, MEP, and fire protection systems as part of projects.
• Review maintenance and asset lifecycle reports; ensure service providers record completed work and that drawings and operation and maintenance manuals are current and accessible.
• Coordinate with HSSE on site safety requirements and with Sustainability to monitor energy and water consumption, waste, and indoor air quality.
• Help define technical specifications and scopes of work for equipment, materials, and services; review and challenge contractor proposals to identify cost-effective solutions.
• Work with office and warehouse teams, contractors, and suppliers to resolve issues and coordinate on-site work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, or a technical diploma in either discipline.
• At least five years of experience in a similar technical facilities management role, including hands-on experience in commercial buildings or warehouses.
• Strong working knowledge of building maintenance, MEP, HVAC, and fire and life safety systems.
• Experience supervising technical service providers and assessing their work and proposals.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to lead site meetings, write clear emails, and document follow-up actions.
• FMP or CFM certification is a plus.

Skills

Experience

At least five years in a similar technical facilities management role, with hands-on experience in commercial buildings or warehouses.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, or a technical diploma in either discipline.

Benefits

Health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies, and exclusive employee discounts. Learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments are also offered.

Culture

Chalhoub Group combines its heritage as a family-owned business with the dynamism of the Middle East’s luxury sector, fostering a multicultural workplace rooted in collaboration and long-term relationships. Its culture emphasizes continuous learning, entrepreneurial initiative and excellence in customer experience, encouraging employees to develop their expertise while contributing to the evolution of luxury retail.

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