Senior Maintenance Engineer in Kuwait

About the Role

We seek a Senior Maintenance Engineer in Kuwait to steward property assets through disciplined planning, rigorous inspections, and long-term strategy. You will translate asset inventories into reliable operations, protect service continuity, and elevate tenant experience by balancing cost-effectiveness with uncompromising quality. Leading teams and contractors, you will embed safety, compliance, and efficiency into every workflow across the portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive maintenance plans and long-term strategies for all property assets, informed by detailed inspections and inventories.
• Review, negotiate, and manage service contracts and quotations to secure best value while ensuring quality delivery and continuity.
• Assign clear roles, allocate resources, and manage the maintenance team to provide direction, oversight, and performance clarity.
• Supervise contractors in strict compliance with operations and maintenance contracts, safety protocols, and company policies to maintain uninterrupted operations.
• Monitor work quality, conduct formal monthly contractor evaluations, and drive training, coaching, and process improvements to enhance team capability.
• Control the maintenance budget, optimize costs, and manage inventory to support efficient asset stewardship.
• Oversee tenant fit-out MEP works, verify utility connections, review design drawings for compliance, and execute regular and final inspections with detailed reporting.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic maintenance planning and asset management for large property portfolios.
• Strong competence in contract negotiation, financial oversight, and budget control within maintenance environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop maintenance teams and supervise contractors across multiple sites.
• Solid knowledge of MEP systems, tenant fit-out processes, utility connections, and design compliance verification.
• Experience enforcing safety and fire prevention regulations while promoting safe working habits among staff, contractors, visitors, and tenants.
• Capability to resolve maintenance requests promptly, improve operational efficiency, and deliver detailed inspection reports.
• Relevant technical qualifications or certifications and familiarity with Kuwait property operations and regulatory expectations.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-linked incentives aligned with expertise and impact.
• Comprehensive benefits package supporting health, wellness, and professional development.
• Structured career progression and leadership opportunities within a growing portfolio.
• Resources and authority to implement process improvements and safety excellence.
• Collaborative environment focused on operational efficiency, quality service, and tenant satisfaction.

How to Apply

Submit your application with an updated CV and a brief summary of relevant achievements in property maintenance leadership. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment in line with our selection process. We welcome applicants who prioritize safety, quality, and continuous improvement in dynamic property environments.