Global Facility Management Consultant

NES Fircroft Permanent Recruitment is looking for a Global Facility Management Consultant based in the UAE or Egypt.
Our client is a leading nitrogen fertilizer producer in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, and the world’s largest seaborne exporter of ammonia and urea. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, operates state-of-the-art production facilities across the UAE, Egypt, and Algeria, with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence.

Role Overview:
The Global Facility Management Consultant will be responsible for:
1. Diagnosing the current state of facility management across all countries where the company operates.
2. Analyzing global spending, vendor contracts, and performance to identify optimization and cost saving opportunities.
3. Designing a global facility management strategy and operating model, including governance, standards, and processes
4. Recommending and initiating implementation actions that lead to improved efficiency, stronger vendor management, and more consistent service quality across the network
5. Advise and support on new build/design of Shared Services new office location.
The role will require a blend of strategic thinking and hands-on operational analysis, working closely with country leaders, local facility teams, and corporate functions such as procurement and Finance.

Key Responsibilities:
Phase 1 – Diagnostic Assessment

• Map and document the company’s entire facility management footprint globally, covering offices, production/support sites, and shared spaces.
• Collect and analyze data on leases, ownership structures, facility-related expenses, contract terms, and renewal cycles.
• Identify inefficiencies, inconsistencies, and risks in local arrangements.
• Benchmark spend levels and service standards against market best practices.
• Produce a comprehensive diagnostic report summarizing findings and opportunities.

Phase 2 – Strategy Development and Optimization Plan

• Develop a Global Facility Management Strategy, including governance models, standardized processes, and vendor frameworks.
• Quantify potential savings and efficiency gains.
• Draft an action plan and implementation roadmap with measurable KPIs.
• Present findings and recommendations to the Global VP Human Capital and wider ELT team

Phase 3 – Implementation Support (optional / depending on scope)

• Support execution of recommended actions, including vendor renegotiations.
• Develop templates, policies, and guidance for ongoing governance.
• Coach local facility coordinators or country managers on the new approach.

Experience & Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in Facility Management, Corporate Real Estate, or Operations Management within multinational or multi-site organizations.
• Proven experience leading diagnostic assessments and transformation initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of vendor management, outsourcing models, and contract negotiation.
• Experience optimizing cost and service quality across multiple regions.
• Familiarity with leased and owned facilities.
• Exposure to international operations in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen; able to consolidate and interpret global spend data.
• Skilled in benchmarking, cost modeling, and process mapping.
• Proficient with facility management systems and reporting tools.
• Excellent project management and presentation skills Education.
• Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Real Estate, Facilities Management, or a related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., IFMA, BIFM, RICS) is an advantage

Behavioural Competencies:

• Strategic yet pragmatic: capable of thinking globally while executing locally.
• Autonomous and self-driven, with ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Highly structured, detail-oriented, and results-focused.
• Culturally aware and adaptable across diverse regions

Compensation Package

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.