Assistant Engineering Manager

CBRE Group, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Engineering Manager to ensure smooth operations across building engineering systems. You will supervise, schedule preventive maintenance, train staff and subcontractors, and coordinate with clients to minimize downtime.

You will monitor fire, HVAC and plumbing systems, oversee work quality, respond to emergencies, and apply broad engineering expertise to develop innovative solutions while aligning with CBRE’s values and service standards.

Qualifications

• Multi-dimensional, conceptual and innovative thinking to develop new solutions.
• Ability to identify and solve the most complex problems.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Expert organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations, assign work orders, and train coworkers and subcontractors.
• Consult with clients to schedule preventive maintenance and downtime to reduce disruption.
• Formulate and implement a preventive maintenance program for machinery and systems.
• Monitor building systems (fire alarms, HVAC, plumbing) to meet design specs.
• Oversee and inspect engineering staff work and ensure completion.
• Respond to emergencies and bring in needed assistance.
• Apply extensive knowledge to create unprecedented solutions.
• Lead by example and guide others; engage with senior management and vendors.
• Drive direction and resources for programs, projects, or services.
• Influence policy design and develop innovative services or products.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

MS Office

Organizational skills

Innovative thinking

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. Negotiates 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.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.