Head of Building & Facility Management
Job Description:
Our Client
Our Client is a long‑standing leader in the FMCG (food) sector in Kuwait and the GCC region. Founded over 4 decades ago, the company has built a multi‑product, multi‑category portfolio and established itself as a brand loved across generations. They seek a high‑calibre Head of Building and FM to lead a transformation of the department, towards strengthening the company's position as a health‑forward, sustainable FMCG leader.
Role Purpose & Responsibilities
Responsible for providing strategic oversight of our Client's building infrastructure, facilities, and maintenance programs. The role ensures that all building development and maintenance activities align with the company's operational requirements, safety standards, and long-term business objectives, and provides governance, sets strategic priorities, drives infrastructure optimisation, and ensures that facilities support operational efficiency, employee experience, and corporate standards.
Key Requirements
Minimum 11 years experience in Building Development, Facilities,
Maintenance- Minimum 5 years in a managerial / leadership role
Bachelors Degree in Engineering (mandatory)
Proven experience across commercial, industrial, or multi‑site environments
Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and governance capability
- Experience in capital projects, sustainability initiatives, and continuous improvement
Fluency in English and Arabic (verbal & written)
Technical Knowledge
Comprehensive knowledge of building systems, layouts, utilities, MEP,
HVAC, fire & life safety, and infrastructure services- Strong understanding of preventive & corrective maintenance programs, asset lifecycle planning, and reliability principles
- Familiarity with HSE standards, statutory compliance, and risk control for contractors and outsourced labor
- Experience with facility design review, space planning, office accommodation, and workplace optimisation
- Exposure to capital project planning, infrastructure upgrades, and sustainability / efficiency initiatives
- Ability to support events, temporary structures, and special projects in coordination with corporate functions
- Competence in performance reporting, dash-boarding, and continuous improvement initiatives
Education & Credentials
Bachelors Degree in Engineering (mandatory)
CCM or PMP certification
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive senior executive package with performance‑linked bonus, long‑term incentives, benefits (health insurance, executive perks, regional travel), and professional development opportunities.
Why Join our Client?
Join a heritage brand with strong consumer loyalty at a pivotal moment of transformation. Lead the Building & FM department modernisation journey in a high‑growth environment, championing sustainability and innovation across the GCC region.
Required Skills:
Incentives Capital Special Projects HVAC Oversight Compliance Utilities Structures Sustainability Arabic Stakeholder Management Compensation Operational Efficiency Travel Reliability Project Planning Continuous Improvement Insurance Infrastructure Contractors Education Planning Maintenance Design Engineering Business Marketing English Leadership Management