Job Title

Assistant Facility Manager:

Job Description Summary

Lead the setup and delivery of Facility Management (FM) operations by building a high-performing FM team, defining maintenance strategies, and establishing structured processes, safety standards, and quality controls. The role oversees operational planning, contractor management, procurement, and performance governance to ensure efficient, compliant, and high-quality FM service delivery.

Job Description

About the role:

• Be accessible for escalation of all FM related issues daily report to the Operations Lead
• Take rounds of the facility regularly to identify issues in Housekeeping, Maintenance, Cafeteria etc and initiate immediate rectification actions
• Define maintenance and repair needs based on site conditions.
• Review contracts and scopes of work for specialist sub-contractors.
• Identify and procure required hand tools and equipment.
• Develop planned preventive maintenance (PPM) schedules.
• Set work schedules, shift arrangements, and deployment plans.
• Establish safety and quality assurance (QA) programs with supporting training.
• Implement FM operations including staff onboarding, vendor coordination, and documentation.
• Monitor FM performance and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Oversee procurement (quotation, PO, invoice, accrual etc.) and prepare budget and assists in the preparation of operating budgets.
• Standardize operational procedures, reporting protocols, and communication processes.
• Conduct performance reviews and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Work with related stakeholders and associated supporting teams and collaborators (including advisers, vendors, and other subject matter experts), to oversee, support and deliver the assigned range of site related outcomes and service.

About you:

• Diploma/Degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Building Services, or related field

• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in Facilities Management or building operations

• Strong knowledge of maintenance planning, PPM, and building systems (M&E, HVAC, etc.)

• Experience managing vendors, contractors, and service providers

• Good understanding of contract management and scope of work review

• Familiar with procurement processes (RFQ, PO, invoicing, budgeting)

• Knowledge of workplace safety, QA standards, and compliance requirements

• Proven ability to lead teams, manage shifts, and deploy manpower effectively

• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to handle escalations and site issues

• Good communication and stakeholder management skills

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from;

• Being part of a growing global company;

• Career development and a promote from within culture;

• An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion

• We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment.

We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.

We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong.

That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but every day. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status. We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us.

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