FM Director (with Energy Management Expertise)

Job description / Role

Facilities management directors (with Energy Management Expertise)

Facilities Directors
Reporting to:
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Job Purpose:
The Facilities directors is responsible for managing the daily delivery of facility management services across assigned projects, with a special focus on energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives. This role ensures operational excellence, compliance with energy management practices, and client satisfaction. The Facilities directors will support the COO by improving operational performance, reducing energy costs, and implementing sustainable practices while managing teams and resources effectively.

Key Responsibilities:
Operational Management
• Oversee day-to-day operations of multiple FM contracts (hard, soft services and security services).
• Ensure service delivery meets or exceeds KPIs, SLAs, and energy efficiency targets.
• Implement operational improvements, digital tools, and energy-saving initiatives to our client.
• Promote sustainable practices and contribute to ISO 50001 and green building compliance.
• Provide regular performance and energy-saving reports to clients and the COO
• Manage operational budgets with emphasis on energy cost control.
• Monitor and control the budget of the projects and raise monthly report to COO with all gaps for action accordingly in coordination with the different support departments functions
• Identify opportunities for resource optimization and utility savings.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, quality, and energy regulations
• Provide financial and operational performance updates to the COO.

Academic:
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Energy, or Facilities Management).
Professional Certifications (preferred):
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or equivalent.
• LEED Accredited Professional or Green Building certification.
• NEBOSH/IOSH for safety compliance.

Experience:
• 15 years in facility management operations, with at least 7 years in a leadership role.
• Saudi Nationality
• Proven experience in energy efficiency projects, utilities management, and sustainability initiatives.
• Strong record in managing large operational teams and multiple FM contracts.
• Experience in energy monitoring systems, CAFM/CMMS, and smart building technologies.

Key Skills & Competencies and leadership
• Lead, train, and mentor site managers, supervisors, and technical staff.
• Build awareness among teams about energy-saving and sustainable practices.
• Support workforce planning and capability development.
• Leadership and team management with energy awareness.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of building systems, energy optimization, and sustainable FM practices.
• Client-focused with strong communication and reporting skills.
• Commitment to HSE, compliance, and continuous improvement.

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.