Associate Director Engineer

CBRE; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global real estate services firm is seeking an Associate Director Engineer in London. This role involves providing engineering consultancy with a focus on commercial properties. Candidates should have at least 5-7 years of experience, good communication skills, and a Chartered Engineer qualification. Join a supportive environment with opportunities for growth and professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years post qualification experience in engineering.
• Experience in commercial surveying is a plus.
• Ability to assess condition of mechanical and electrical installations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality professional building services engineering.
• Manage client and project teams effectively.
• Conduct technical due diligence and inspection reports.

Skills

Chartered Engineer qualification

Mechanical and electrical knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Overview

Associate Director Engineer

Job ID: 230393

Posted: 19-Aug-2025

Service line: PJM Segment

Role type: Full-time

Areas of Interest: Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s): London - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Associate Director Engineer (Engineering Consultancy)

Role Purpose

This opportunity is for a position at Associate Director Engineer level. The role is for an Engineer with at least 5-7 years post qualification experience within a team of professionals with support members in the heart of London’s West End, among a larger department that offers a wide range of building consultancy advice.

The candidate will predominantly be working with both internal and external investor and occupier clients ranging from international speculative investors, large PLC corporates to national/international investment funds.

The candidate will be involved in a mixture of technical due diligence, dilapidation, life cycle and asset verification surveys. Additional roles will include defect diagnosis, planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules, undertaking negotiations and maintenance auditing. These tasks will be undertaken across a range of property types, with an emphasis on office and operational real estate in London and the South East.

Key Responsibilities

• To assist in the successful implementation and delivery of professional building services engineering within the London Engineering Consultancy through the completion of a varied range of building services instructions.
• Take responsibility for the management of client and project teams to deliver high quality and timely building services instructions profitably;
• Deliver instructions (surveys & reports) from inception to completion with the minimum of supervision to meet the project objectives in accordance with company policies;
• Survey and reports to include but are not restricted to:-
• Purchasers and occupiers technical due diligence reviews of buildings including the coordination of wider specialist consultancy reports;
• Vendors due diligence reports of individual and portfolios of properties;
• Planned Preventative Maintenance Inspections and Reporting
• Preparation of Schedule of Dilapidations and support the building Surveying team in negotiating on behalf of Landlord or Tenant;
• Preparation of dilapidation provisional reports for occupiers.
• Asset verification and life cycle plans/ forward maintenance registers
• Preparation of performance specification documentation, running of the tender process and the administration of refurbishment projects
• Comply with CBRE’s policies and management system;
• Work in compliance with Quality Management Procedures;
• To positively contribute to the department’s business plan and revenue targets to assist in achieving its objectives;

Person Specification/Requirements

• The ideal candidate will be qualified Chartered Engineer with some commercial surveying experience, but we will consider strong candidates from a hard services management background;
• Good understanding of mechanical, electrical, life safety and public health installations and the ability to assess their condition.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to present a professional and knowledgeable person;
• Able to work as part of a team, supporting and working with colleagues and sister departments;
• Build, develop and maintain existing business and client relationships;
• Organise and prioritise tasks so that they are efficiently completed within an agreed time frame;
• Provide concise and clear written communication with accurate and excellent attention to detail;
• Sociable and outgoing team player who deals effectively with colleagues and clients confident and assertive where required but und erstands and appreciates the importance of using discretion;

Working at CBRE

When you join CBRE you will have the support and resources of a global firm where an entrepreneurial mind-set is encouraged. You'll realize your potential with challenging work, fast-paced assignments, an environment of constant learning and commitment to results. To enable your success, we provide the best tools, training and leaders in the industry.

Our collaborative culture is built on our RISE values and reflects the needs and perspectives of our clients and our people. Our work is guided by our North Star: Creating the real estate solutions of tomorrow, so businesses and people thrive. This informs everything we do—from diversity, equity, and inclusion to sustainability initiatives to workplace safety and wellbeing.

At CBRE, we believe that the more perspectives we have, the more dimensions we see. We welcome people with different backgrounds and experiences across industries to apply for open positions even if you do not match every element of the required skills. To discover more about what it’s like to work at CBRE, visit Life at CBRE (https://www.cbre.com/careers/careers-blog)

About CBRE

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2023 revenue). The company has more than 130,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves a diverse range of clients with an integrated suite of services, including facilities, transaction and project management; property management; investment management; appraisal and valuation; property leasing; strategic consulting; property sales; mortgage services and development services.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. For information about accommodations we can make during the recruitment process, please visit: https://www.cbre.co.uk/careers/accommodations

Disclaimer

Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsend will be consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with CBRE Project Management, you will subsequently transfer to the newly formed entity that encompasses both organizations.

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)