Engineering Manager

The engineering manager oversees technical services, maintenance and facility reliability, ensuring that equipment and building systems are safe, compliant and available. The role manages maintenance plans, technicians, contractors, budgets and improvement work while coordinating closely with operational stakeholders. This position is part of engineering and facility operations management and contributes to reliable, professional day-to-day delivery. The successful candidate will follow established procedures, maintain accurate information and work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve agreed standards.

Key Responsibilities

The main responsibilities include the following:

• Plan and review preventive and corrective maintenance for buildings, MEP systems and technical assets.
• Lead engineers, technicians and contractors, setting priorities and monitoring work quality.
• Review breakdowns, inspections, audits and performance data to reduce downtime and repeated failures.
• Manage maintenance budgets, materials, service contracts and compliance documentation.
• Coordinate projects and improvement initiatives while maintaining safety and operational continuity.

A practical understanding of the function, sound prioritisation and timely escalation will help protect quality, safety, cost and customer commitments.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering is relevant.
• Five or more years in engineering, facility operations or maintenance is a useful benchmark.
• Experience with MEP, building maintenance, audits and managing a sizable technical team is beneficial.
• Food or dairy industry exposure is an advantage where facilities support manufacturing.

Candidates should show relevant experience, learn local procedures quickly and meet any required statutory or professional standards.

Skills and Competencies

Leadership, troubleshooting, contractor control and practical financial awareness are important. The role requires a proactive approach to reliability and safety, together with clear communication that helps production and support teams plan around maintenance activity.

Employment Details

Employer: Almarai. Work location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Employment terms, working schedule, compensation and benefits should be confirmed with the employer during recruitment.