SAKS K Designation Facilities Manager ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Organisation Mboston Ltd - Dubai ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Job Profile Producing and implementing FM strategy, based on best practice, for Dubai’s first international development company. Sourcing and negotiating high quality service providers who can deliver internationally. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- How did you get in to the FM sector? Since the age of 12, I have always wanted to work around buildings and I studied construction at university. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Give us a brief run-down of your previous roles. Energy coordinator, account manager in M&E, business analyst/consultant in FM, operational FM for Carillion. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Unusual/challenging aspects of the job: Being the service provider is very different to being client side. Processes are longer therefore when changes are required, the decision making process can compromise deliverables. I am quite an impatient person and like to make decisions, implement them and move on to the next. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What attracted you to the job? Where to start! The scale of the project compared with the UK is mind blowing. There is huge scope to grow with a new and rapidly growing company – there is international travel too. We can make a major impact on people’s lives and the environment they work, live and play in. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What do you like / dislike about it? It is a relatively new industry. Most people outside of the industry have no understanding of what is involved. My mates think I am like Hong Kong Phoey, when he is being the janitor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you could change one thing about the industry, what would it be? Most people in FM find themselves having fallen into the industry as opposed to be given the opportunity to learn about it at an early age. Colleges and universities should offer formal FM qualifications at an earlier age. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Would you like to become member of FM Worldwide and Why ? I wish to know the Global FM trends and network with FM fraternity for sharing knowledge. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you have any qualifications in FM? BIFM Qual, IOSH, City and Guilds in Facilities Management. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What has been your career high point to date? Being nominated for an award for achievement by my previous client and team members. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------