School Facilities Engineer

About the School:

The Royal Grammar School Guildford in Qatar opened in September 2016 with the Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1. Based on the same principles as RGS Guildford, UK, RGS Qatar has quickly gained a reputation for providing outstanding education.  RGS Qatar currently educates girls and boys from Nursery to Year 11 on an attractive campus 10 minutes’ drive north of central Doha. Having established an excellent team of staff and outstanding facilities the school will open Year 12 in August 2022.

We are looking for an experienced and qualified Senior Facilities Engineer to join our team. Senior Facilities Engineer will be responsible for all aspects of the school’s facilities management (hard services and soft services) and premises to ensure the full maintenance of the building, cleanliness, safety and security of the school building and grounds at all times.

Due to visa limitations, we are only able to consider candidates currently available in the State of Qatar with valid Qatari residency. 

Key Responsibilities:  

Manage the provision of school services (hard and soft services) ensuring all school facilities are maintained at an excellent level, which enable the school to deliver high quality education to students in the school.

Ensure maintenance and emergency repairs at the school are completed in timely manner at any of the specified sites.

To advise and contribute to school decisions regarding premises management, maintenance and development.

To supervise facilities and maintenance operatives and external contractors. 

Ensure compliance with best practice and statutory requirements in the area of Health and Safety and operating educational establishment.

Ensure the whole school building is in full compliance with Qatar Civil defense, Ministry of Education & Higher Education, Municipality and/or other relevant Govt Ministry/authorities.

Ensure all licenses of the whole school building are renewed on timely basis (Qatar Civil defense, Ministry of Education & Higher Education, Municipality and/or other relevant Govt Ministry/authorities) .

Manage the budget allocation  and prepare the annual budget requirements for the whole school facilities section (in coordination with Finance Department). 

Ensure all schools provide a safe and secure environment for student learning through monitoring and maintenance of school facilities, coordinate with line manager to ensure that new initiatives follow health and safety guidelines; 

Expected Qualifications:  

Engineering Degree in the field  from a recognized University.

Valid Engineering License in the State of Qatar.

Updated First Aid Training, CPR and AED certifications.

Strong English verbal and written communication skills.  ( Arabic language preferred but not a must). 

Excellent organization and interpersonal skills.

Up to date knowledge and compliance to Ministry of Education, Qatar Civil, Local Municipalities and or other relevant Ministry Directives/Laws.

Children Safeguarding and Welfare

RGS Guildford Qatar is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and has zero tolerance to any divergence from Children Safeguarding and Welfare. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers, prohibition from teaching and the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Candidates from outside the authority of the DBS will be required to provide an approved Certificate from the similar authority in the Country in which he/she is currently residing.

With RGS Guildford Qatar’s commitment to Child Protection, Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, all applicants are required to share this commitment.

The following duties are expected of all staff/applicants: 

• comply with child protection & safeguarding, discipline and health and safety policies and procedures
• promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people for whom you are responsible for and come into contact with ensure full compliance with all RGS Guildford Qatar Policies, statutory regulations, communicating concerns to the line manager and other staff of school as appropriate.

Salary & benefits:

• Attractive salary package
• Yearly Airfare
• Yearly Leave
•  Gratuity as per Qatar Labor Law
• Working Hours: 7:00AM to 3:00PM
• Working Days: Sunday to Thursday