Regional Engineering Lead

As the MENAT Regional Engineering Lead, you will provide strategic direction and leadership for all engineering operations across client-occupied properties within the MENAT region, headquartered from the UAE. You are responsible for ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and optimization at scale, overseeing multiple country engineering teams, and acting as a senior advisor to clients and business partners. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership and governance for regional engineering operations, ensuring consistency, compliance, and alignment with JLL’s global standards and client expectations. Oversee the execution of service delivery and operational excellence across a broad portfolio of properties, ensuring all service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) are achieved or exceeded. Lead, inspire, and develop country engineering leads, cultivating high-performance teams and driving ongoing talent development initiatives. Build and maintain senior-level relationships with clients, acting as the principal engineering advisor; proactively identify opportunities for value creation, cost optimization, and innovation. Partner with executive stakeholders including regional and global management, property managers, vendors, and contractors to drive seamless operations, integration of new technologies, and project delivery. Support regional engineering budgets, exercise financial stewardship, and champion data-driven decision-making to meet and exceed financial objectives. Lead a culture of safety, regulatory compliance, and risk management by establishing and enforcing engineering standards and collaborating with client and internal teams to investigate, resolve, and prevent incidents. Track industry trends and regulatory requirements; contribute to JLL’s leadership positioning via active participation in thought leadership, market forums, and innovation initiatives. Synthesize and communicate regular performance insights, strategic recommendations, and improvement action plans to senior management. Collaborate with sustainability leaders to drive the implementation of best practices, new technologies, and innovation to support environmental and operational goals region wide. Lead sourcing activities and negotiations for large-scale regional contracts relating to engineering products and services. Support business development initiatives and client pursuits, leveraging technical expertise and market intelligence. Oversee operational delivery at market level as required. Qualifications Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or related field). Minimum 8-10 years’ experience in senior engineering leadership, preferably at the regional or multi-country level within real estate or facility management. Demonstrated experience managing large-scale teams and budgets across multiple geographies. Deep expertise in building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, life safety) and regulatory frameworks within MENAT. Proven track record of strategic planning, change leadership, and continuous improvement delivery. Exceptional executive communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management capabilities. Advanced proficiency in engineering management software platforms and digital facility management systems. Professional certifications such as Chartered Engineer (CEng), PMP, or equivalent regional certifications highly desirable. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering and Information Technology #J-18808-Ljbffr