Assistant Engineering Manager

CBRE, Inc.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE, Inc. seeks an Assistant Engineering Manager to ensure building engineering operations run smoothly and reliably. You will lead preventive maintenance, manage work orders, and train technicians and subcontractors to uphold CBRE standards.

This role focuses on client coordination, safety compliance, and continuous improvement of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems. Strong leadership and MS Office proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of job-related experience.
• In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Prior shift manager or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations, assign work orders, and provide technical and procedural training of coworkers and subcontractors.
• Consult with clients to schedule preventive maintenance and downtime to reduce business interruption.
• Formulate and implement a preventive maintenance program for building machinery and systems.
• Monitor building systems (HVAC, fire alarms, plumbing) to meet design specifications.
• Oversee and inspect work performed by engineering staff.
• Respond to emergency situations and coordinate additional support as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

About the Role: As a CBRE Assistant Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring all building engineering operations run smoothly. This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for proving support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.

What You'll Do:

• Manage operations, assign work orders, and provide technical and procedural training of coworkers and subcontractors.
• Consult with clients to schedule preventive maintenance and other downtime to reduce business interruption and inconvenience.
• Formulate and implement a preventive maintenance program to ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life.
• Monitor building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure the operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by the client.
• Oversee and inspect the work performed by engineering staff.
• Confirm that work is complete, equipment is fully functional and client space is in prime working condition.
• Respond to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed.
• Apply extensive and diversified knowledge of principles, advanced techniques, and theories to create unprecedented solutions.
• Showcase in-depth expertise in cutting-edge theories, techniques, and/or technologies within own function.
• Use experience and knowledge of all job areas within a function, practical experience in several functional areas or businesses, or concentrated knowledge of a particular discipline to coach and guide others.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.
• Negotiate with senior management, customers, regulators, or vendors to influence decisions of strategic importance.
• Anticipate potential objections, and persuade others, often at senior levels and of divergent interest, to adopt a different point of view.
• Drive the direction and resource allocation for programs, projects, or services.
• Significantly impact the design of policies and procedures. Provide moderate impact on the business direction through the development of innovative services or products.

What You'll Need:

• 5-8 years of job-related experience.
• In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Prior shift manager or supervisory experience preferred.
• Multi-dimensional, conceptual, and innovative thinking to develop new solutions.
• Ability to identify and solves the most complex problems.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Expert organizational skills with an unrivaled inquisitive mindset.

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