Kaizen Asset Management Services

Dubai-based asset and property management services

Senior Handover Engineer

Building & Property MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeDubai - United Arab EmiratesNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is required.
At least five years of experience in engineering, facilities management, or asset management is required.
At least two years of experience in residential handover and in-unit snagging is required.
Strong mechanical, electrical, and plumbing knowledge and technical problem-solving skills are required.
Excellent communication and customer service skills are required.
The ability to manage multiple projects independently is required.
A valid UAE driving licence and access to a personal vehicle are mandatory.

Responsibilities

Conduct technical inspections of residential units, ensuring complete coverage of each unit and adherence to the inspection schedule.
Identify mechanical, electrical, and plumbing, civil, and finishing defects, and record each with clear classification and supporting evidence.
Manage the snagging, de-snagging, and rectification process, including re-inspection until works are accepted.
Coordinate with developers, contractors, and Facilities Management teams, responding promptly to requests and ensuring units are handed over to Facilities Management with no open items.
Handle technical complaints and Defect Liability Period issues, resolving them within agreed service levels and within the defect liability period.
Prepare inspection reports within the required timelines and follow up on pending defects through to closure.

Senior Handover Engineer

Kaizen Asset Management Services · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-04

Workplace: on_site

Department: Facility Management

Description

KAIZEN Asset Management Services is a Dubai-based property and asset management company. We are committed to placing the right people in the right roles and to continuous improvement in everything we do. Our Handover team forms the first substantive point of contact between a new owner and their residence, and the quality of its work shapes the customer’s experience of the entire journey.

Position Overview
KAIZEN is seeking a Senior Handover Engineer to lead the technical inspection, snagging and handover of residential units. The successful candidate will identify mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP), civil and finishing defects, drive rectification with developers and contractors, and manage technical complaints and Defect Liability Period (DLP) issues. The objective is to ensure that every unit is handed over to the required standard and transferred to the Facilities Management (FM) team with no outstanding items. The role requires a high degree of ownership, the ability to work independently across multiple projects, and sound technical judgement.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct technical inspections of residential units, ensuring complete coverage of each unit and adherence to the inspection schedule.
Identify MEP, civil and finishing defects, and record each with clear classification and supporting evidence.
Manage the snagging, de-snagging and rectification process, including re-inspection until works are accepted.
Coordinate with developers, contractors and FM teams, responding promptly to requests and ensuring units are handed over to FM with no open items.
Handle technical complaints and DLP issues, resolving them within agreed service levels and within the defect liability period.
Prepare inspection reports within the required timelines and follow up on pending defects through to closure.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in engineering, facilities management or asset management
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in residential handover and in-unit snagging
Strong MEP knowledge and technical problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Ability to manage multiple projects independently
Valid UAE driving licence and access to a personal vehicle (mandatory)

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About the Company

Kaizen Asset Management Services

Dubai-based asset and property management services

Kaizen Asset Management Services provides comprehensive asset and property management in Dubai, offering leasing, tenant management, building management, and community management for freehold and leasehold assets. It uses technology and digital innovation to deliver value-added services that protect and grow property values across a portfolio of 165 projects worth over AED 18 billion, serving major clients such as Emirates REIT, Dubai South, Al Futtaim, and Select Group. The company differentiates itself through its scale, sustainability focus, and integrated service model designed for luxury properties, backed by a 178-person team that has served 55,000 customers. Its goal is to transform property management practices in Dubai and drive demand for premium real estate by improving efficiency, sustainability, and owner outcomes.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 2006

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