Job Requisition ID: 171903 

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate. 

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

Overview of the role:

Manage the MEP design review and the site inspection for all shops and kiosks during their design & fit out stages to ensure compliance of designs with the Mall MEP Manuel and the Egyptian Cod; and proper achievement of their brand vision and review all required changes from leasing, development & Tenants.

This post forms part of the Tenant Coordination Team within the Mall Management.

What you will do:

• Negotiate with tenants’ designers their designs during the design review phase.
• Monitor the tenant’s contractors fit out progress verses their approved designs and submitted time schedule.
• Provide technical support and MEP solutions required for tenants during the design and fit out process.
• Support the tenant coordinators in all MEP technicalities and how to monitor the tenant contractors in relation with the Mall MEP requirements.
• Study and review all required changes from leasing, development & Tenants.
• Resolve snags when inspecting fit out work on site and produce a snag list within days of shop opening. 

Required skills to be successful: 

Job-Specific Skills:

• Arabic and English proficiency is a must.
• Professional skills in AutoCAD.
• Understanding of project management skills.
• Awareness of NFPA code.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Ability to work under high pressure and carry out simultaneous multi-tasks.
• Self-motivated with high organizational and communication skills.
• Highly committed and up to the company’s code of ethics.

What Equips you for the role: 

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge: B. Sc. in Engineering (Mechanics)

Minimum Experience: 3- 5 years of mechanics experience with at least 2 years in Retail Design & Review position, with enough site supervision experience to provide solutions when required and to produce snag lists for final inspections. 

About Al-Futtaim Malls 

Al-Futtaim Malls provides development and asset management expertise, specializing in building retail-led super regional malls in prime locations across MENA and beyond. With a proven track record of creating both sustainable revenue growth and value enhancement for tenants, Al-Futtaim Malls delivers exceptional experiences and exciting shopping environments for customers. 

Part of the Al-Futtaim Group, Al-Futtaim Malls leadership team brings more than 30 years of experience and a deep understanding and knowledge of the retail sector, both from a shopper’s point of view but as curators of space or landlords to other brands. The company has a directly managed portfolio including over 9 million sqft of retail space across four malls in the MENA region and two under development. Malls under the Al-Futtaim Malls portfolio include Dubai Festival City Mall and Festival Plaza in the UAE, Cairo Festival City Mall in Egypt, Doha Festival City in Qatar and Zenata Mall, Morocco.

Leveraging on the expertise of its parent company, Al-Futtaim Malls established PLEX Management Services offering a full array of services including asset management and development, leasing, and brand experience expertise to shopping mall landlords and retail organizations globally. Implementing global best practice and deploying Al-Futtaim Mall’s deep understanding of mall management and retail dynamics, PLEX promises to deliver continuous growth and long-term value for its partners.

For more information on Al-Futtaim Malls, please visit https://www.al-futtaimmalls.com/