Facilities Team Lead

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. 

Wood is currently seeking a Facilities Team Lead to support our Projects business in Al Khobar. This role is responsible for the effective day-to-day delivery of both hard and soft facilities services at a single site within our real estate portfolio. The ideal candidate will lead a multi-disciplinary team, oversee service providers, and ensure operational excellence across all facility-related functions.

What we can offer 

• Medical Insurance - Ensures specialist care is available to you and eligible family members residing in country. Pre-existing medical conditions are covered. No limit on number of children covered under the policy however age and coverage limits apply in line with KSA CCHI rules. Option to select higher medical cover payable at employees own expense.
• Employee Assistance Programme - Allows you to feel comfortable knowing that you or your immediate family members can confidentially discuss any work or personal issues that are an inevitable part of life. The program helps support your mental, physical, social & financial well-being.
• GOSI (Social Insurance) - Payable to KSA employees, social insurance contributions are paid by the company in line with Government legislation to cover occupational hazards.
• End of Service Gratuity - In line with KSA Labour Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit.
• Examination Leave - Upon company approval to enrol in an education institute or to continue within such institution, employees have the right to fully paid leave to sit for an examination of an unrepeated year. Leave duration is based on the days of actual examination and must be applied for no less than fifteen days prior exam
• Professional Memberships - One professional membership, registration, subscription, certification and/or license cost per annum for all active Wood employees. The membership must be relevant to the role you are currently employed in or be part of a development plan. Reimbursement should be claimed via the expenses procedure system, with supporting evidence.
• Inspire Awards - Our annual awards programme is all about recognising and celebrating our inspirational colleagues – those designing the future, upholding our values and playing a pivotal role in delivering our strategy. Employees can recognise those who inspire them and make their day by nominating them for their hard work, innovation and tenacity.
• Long Service Award - Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ service of our employees at 5 year service milestones.
• Career Development Champions - Prioritizes structured growth through goal setting and resource utilization. Employees use tools for planning and feedback, with managers actively coaching and mentoring to support advancement. Continuous learning and development are emphasized to help employees achieve their career goals effectively.

 The key objectives for this role are:

• Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with the Company Policies and Procedures at all times.
• Responsible for the overall day-to-day management of FM services provided in-house or by outsourced suppliers, including but not limited to Cleaning and hygiene, Catering, Office Security, Reception, Building Maintenance, Waste Management, Energy Management, Car Park Management, Meeting Facilities, Fleet Management etc.
• Responsible for providing daily support, advice, and guidance to FM team(s).
• Responsible for selecting, developing, and managing personnel within Facilities Services Teams, promoting teamwork, staff motivation, and effective use of human resources under their direct authority.
• Responsible for management and control of requisitions/purchase orders for materials and services via a controlled system & procedure, and all relevant personnel are trained accordingly
• To interface and build relations with contracts and functions, in particular, HSE, IT, and Supply Chain to ensure effective planning and execution of Facilities activities, where applicable.
• Assist with the review of FM Procedures and related documentation to ensure their effectiveness and, where required, propose amendments and ensure their implementation.
• Assist in the development and management of site refurbishment programmers, and building maintenance projects/plans, in accordance with agreed Wood objectives. To include tendering and negotiation of contract(s) with suppliers/contractors, continuous evaluation, and monitoring regarding progress and costs.
• Assist in the management of office space requirements – a collection of data from contracts and functions, negotiation with managers
• Assists in implementing safety and security measures to provide a safe, secure, and productive environment that allows employees to perform their best
• Actively participates and assists in the company’s Emergency Response initiatives, which also
• include daily monitoring of weather and traffic reports
• Supports the submission of monthly accrual reports, spend tracking, and variance analysis
• Assists in monitoring compliance with permits, licenses, and other government-mandated rules and regulations
• Works independently with minimum supervision and freedom of decision within guidelines. Seeks guidance from management on unusual situations.

What makes you remarkable? 

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.  

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of related experience

Knowledge, skills, and experience:

• Associate’s degree or higher or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Personal attributes:

• Highly motivated individual with attention to detail
• Proven experience managing multiple priorities
• Excellent interpersonal skills