Black Pearl Consult

Director of Operation and Maintenance - UAE national (Large Infrastructure)

Black Pearl Consult  •  Dubai, AE (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description


We are partnering with a well-established organization in the UAE to appoint a senior leader who will oversee the operations and maintenance of large-scale infrastructure and engineering assets.
This role will play a key part in ensuring operational continuity, asset reliability, and overall performance, while driving efficiency, safety, and continuous improvement across complex operational environments.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the operations and maintenance of large-scale infrastructure assets across multiple sites
Develop and execute strategies to improve performance, reliability, and operational efficiency
Oversee maintenance programs, including preventive and corrective activities
Ensure uninterrupted operations while managing risks, incidents, and operational challenges
Drive performance through KPIs, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives
Manage and develop high-performing technical and operational teams
Oversee budgets, cost control, and resource allocation
Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and environmental standards
Manage external contractors, vendors, and service providers
Identify opportunities for innovation, process optimization, and technology adoption


Requirements


To be considered for this role, you need to meet the following criteria:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field)
Postgraduate qualification (MBA or similar) is an advantage
Strong experience in operations and maintenance within large-scale infrastructure or industrial environments
Proven leadership experience managing large teams and multi-site operations
Strong understanding of asset management and maintenance strategies
Experience in budgeting, planning, and performance management
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
To view other requirements we have, please visit our website -
www.blackpearlconsult.com

To view other requirements we have please visit our website  - www.blackpearlconsult.com
Black Pearl Consult

About Black Pearl Consult

Struggling to attract qualified candidates, retain top talent, or align your workforce with business goals?

Black Pearl is a recruitment and human resources consultancy that provides tailored talent acquisition, HR advisory, and workforce planning solutions for companies across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the wider GCC.

We partner with organizations to address key challenges like high turnover, skills gaps, employee engagement, and organizational restructuring. Whether you're looking for executive search services, Emiratization support, onboarding strategies, or outsourced HR solutions—we can help.

Our team brings deep expertise across healthcare recruitment, engineering and construction hiring, tech and digital talent sourcing, and hospitality staffing. We also support clients with employer branding, compensation benchmarking, and HR compliance advisory.

Ready to transform your people strategy? Let’s talk.

📞 +971 58 125 7276

📩 bibin@blackpearlconsult.com

🌐 www.blackpearlconsult.com

talent acquisition | executive search | workforce planning | HR consultancy UAE | recruitment agency in GCC | Emiratization support | outsourced HR services | employee engagement strategies | compensation benchmarking | onboarding and retention | staffing solutions | healthcare recruitment | engineering hiring | hospitality talent sourcing | tech recruitment | team building

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Abu Dhabi, AE
Year Founded
Unknown
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