Senior Facility Management Engineer

About Egis

Egis is an international firm specializing in architecture, consulting, construction engineering, and mobility services. The company focuses on creating and operating intelligent infrastructures and buildings that address climate challenges and support sustainable territorial development. Operating in 100 countries, Egis employs 19,500 professionals globally. In the Middle East, Egis has 3,500 employees across 8 countries, having delivered over 700 development projects. Egis is recognized among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR) and is committed to sustainable development.

The Role

Egis is seeking a Senior Facility Management Engineer to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position involves overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of landscape and green infrastructure operations and maintenance activities across company properties. The successful candidate will lead a team of maintenance professionals, ensuring optimal facility performance, safety compliance, and cost-effectiveness. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical capabilities and expertise in landscape and irrigation systems management.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily landscape and green infrastructure operations, including irrigation systems, pumping stations, and mechanical equipment, to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Manage tree care and arboriculture maintenance programs, including pruning, health monitoring, pest management, and seasonal treatments.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs and schedules for landscape features, irrigation networks, and pumping stations.
• Manage facility budgets, analyze operational costs, and identify opportunities for cost optimization and water efficiency improvements.
• Lead, supervise, and mentor a team of landscape maintenance technicians and contractors, ensuring adherence to safety standards and quality benchmarks.
• Conduct regular landscape and irrigation system inspections and assessments to identify maintenance needs, safety hazards, and compliance issues.
• Coordinate with vendors and specialized contractors for landscape maintenance, tree services, pumping station repairs, and capital improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with local Saudi regulations, environmental standards, and safety protocols for landscape and irrigation operations.
• Utilize facility management software and systems to track maintenance activities, equipment performance, and work orders.
• Develop and execute water management and sustainability strategies to reduce consumption and operational expenses.
• Prepare detailed reports on landscape performance, maintenance activities, tree health assessments, and recommendations for senior management.
• Respond to emergency situations and coordinate rapid resolution of critical landscape and irrigation issues.
• Collaborate with other departments to support organizational goals and landscape-related initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

• 10 to 15+ years of experience in landscape O&M management or grounds operations.
• At least 8 years of experience in a senior or supervisory role within the field.

Preferred Skills

• Strong leadership and team-building abilities, with the capacity to drive innovation and influence change.
• Experience working within large-scale environmental or urban development projects.