Job Title: Head of Service Department (HVAC, Electrical and BMS)
Location: UAE
Job Type: Full time, Onsite
Salary: AED 12,000 to 18,000 per month + performance bonus
Experience: Minimum 7 years in a leadership role
Industry: Engineering Services / HVAC / MEP

About the Role
LinkX is hiring on behalf of an established engineering services company in the UAE. Our client needs a hands-on technical leader to head its service department.

You will oversee three core divisions:

• Industrial fan repair
• Electrical control panel manufacturing and repair
• VAV (Variable Air Volume) control integration with Building Management Systems (BMS)

This role suits a leader with strong technical depth plus commercial and project management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Department Leadership: Manage, mentor and grow a team of field technicians, testing engineers and workshop staff.
• Operations Management: Oversee workshop operations for industrial fan repairs and control panel manufacturing and refurbishment.
• Smart Building Integration: Lead the integration, commissioning and troubleshooting of VAV controls with BMS protocols such as BACnet and Modbus.
• Client and Project Management: Act as the main technical contact for key clients. Manage service contracts, SLAs, diagnostic reports and project timelines.
• Quality and Safety: Ensure compliance with local and international electrical standards, safety regulations and QC protocols.
• P&L Responsibility: Drive profitability through resource planning, inventory control and accurate labour and material estimates.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Automation Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years in a supervisory or department leadership role in engineering, service or maintenance.
• Strong practical knowledge of industrial fans, motors and mechanical repair diagnostics.
• Solid understanding of electrical panel manufacturing, schematics, PLCs and VFDs.
• Proven experience with HVAC controls, especially VAV box integration into BMS networks.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to perform well under pressure.
• A positive and proactive attitude.

What Is Offered

• Performance-based bonuses.
• Health and wellness benefits.
• Professional development and continuous technical training.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.