Facilities Engineering Lead – Critical Environments & Ops

JLL; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great employee discounts

18 weeks maternity leave

Private health insurance discounts

Active social club

Employee assistance program

Novated lease for EV cars

Volunteer time off

Career opportunities with Australia’s#

Premium offices

Job summary

JLL, a global leader in real estate services, invites applications for a Technical Facilities Manager in Sydney. You will lead engineering priorities, oversee maintenance, and drive efficiency across workplace facilities and data centers.

Expect to coordinate with security, dining, and landlords, manage vendors, and deliver consistent, high-quality service. This role requires strong engineering expertise, AU regional experience, and a proactive mindset in a fast-paced CRE environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant engineering management experience or Senior Facilities Management experience.
• Thorough understanding of building services design and engineering management principles.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and administrative skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to identify and implement opportunities for operational efficiency and process improvements.
• Proven capability to drive innovation, thought leadership, and apply industry knowledge to real-world challenges.
• Experience working in the Asia Pacific region, specifically Australia, is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with corporate real estate environments and Data Center operations is preferred.
• Track record of successfully managing vendor relationships and quality assurance programs is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with major works including power-down planning, execution, and project management for new construction and refurbishment initiatives.
• Oversee daily preventive maintenance of all building equipment and assume full Engineering Manager responsibilities during their absence.
• Monitor daily log books and utility consumption records while maintaining accurate equipment history, inventories, and comprehensive reports.
• Coordinate with external vendors and agencies for repair and maintenance work, administering quality assurance for all outsourced critical works.
• Inspect equipment and engineering systems at regular intervals to ensure operational standards are maintained and quality of procured goods meets specifications.
• Provide 24/7 on-call incident management support for corporate real estate buildings and Colocation Data Centers, responding promptly to emergencies.
• Escalate operational problems to the Engineering Manager and keep them informed of all departmental activities, incidents, and performance metrics.
• Produce and manage Method of Procedures (MOPs) and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs) for compliance.
• Submit technical reports for portfolio objectives, regular meetings, and Data Center performance metrics to support continuous improvement.

Skills

Engineering management

Vendor management

Data Center operations

Analytical skills

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

JLL, a global leader in real estate services, invites applications for a Technical Facilities Manager in Sydney. You will lead engineering priorities, oversee maintenance, and drive efficiency across workplace facilities and data centers.

Expect to coordinate with security, dining, and landlords, manage vendors, and deliver consistent, high-quality service. This role requires strong engineering expertise, AU regional experience, and a proactive mindset in a fast-paced CRE environment.