CAFM Planner

About the Role

ESOM is seeking an experienced Planner – CAFM to support facilities management operations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role focuses on effective maintenance planning, resource coordination, asset management, and the utilization of CAFM/CMMS systems. The Planner will ensure that maintenance activities, manpower, tools, work orders, preventive maintenance schedules, and facility assets are efficiently planned, monitored, and coordinated to support reliable and efficient FM operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain annual, monthly, weekly, and daily maintenance plans and schedules.
• Review planned preventive maintenance activities, manpower requirements, tools, and required spare parts.
• Prepare daily schedules and coordinate the allocation of manpower, equipment, and resources.
• Review, prioritize, and reschedule critical Preventive Maintenance (PM) activities as required.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams and the Help Desk to schedule, assign, monitor, and close work orders.
• Ensure maintenance history, work-order information, and asset records are accurately captured within the CAFM/CMMS system.
• Monitor maintenance schedules and recommend adjustments to improve operational efficiency.
• Analyze CAFM data to identify trends, recurring issues, performance gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare professional reports covering maintenance performance, system utilization, KPIs, work orders, asset performance, and operational metrics.
• Track and manage facility assets, equipment, machinery, and associated records.
• Support preventive maintenance planning to improve asset reliability and extend equipment lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate CAFM databases, equipment records, asset information, and related facility data.
• Monitor work-order priorities and ensure activities are completed according to urgency, operational requirements, and agreed schedules.
• Coordinate with internal departments, project teams, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders regarding facility requirements.
• Recommend improvements that enhance productivity, optimize resource utilization, reduce waste, and support cost efficiency.
• Provide guidance and support to CAFM system users and assist with system-related best practices.
• Support staff training related to CAFM processes, system utilization, and facilities management practices.
• Monitor relevant operational costs and identify opportunities for improved efficiency and cost savings.

Qualifications and Experience

• 5-10 years of experience in a relevant planning or facilities management role.
• Strong exposure to CAFM planning, maintenance scheduling, and facilities management operations.
• Experience with asset management, KPI reporting, and work-control environments.
• Proficiency in CAFM/CMMS systems.
• Demonstrated understanding of how effective planning improves maintenance performance and facility operations.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, within a dynamic facilities management team at ESOM.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the outlined profile and possess the required experience are encouraged to apply.