BU Technical Manager DCS

CBRE; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global real estate services provider is seeking a Business Unit Technical Manager to oversee Data Centre operations in Horsham and East London. Candidates should possess strong mechanical and electrical engineering skills, along with excellent management abilities. This hybrid role requires ensuring that critical facilities operate at peak performance and that all maintenance tasks are conducted safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in mechanical and electrical maintenance engineering.
• Experienced in Data Centre operations or similar critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure critical facilities within the Data Centres are operating to a high standard.
• Act as Senior Authorized Person for HV.
• Perform root cause analysis of technical faults.
• Conduct training drill scenarios with engineering staff.
• Interface with clients to ensure satisfaction and technical understanding.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance engineering

Electrical maintenance engineering

Management and interpersonal skills

Education

Electrical qualification

Job description

BU Technical Manager DCS

Job ID 229604

Posted 21-Jul-2025

Service line GWS Segment

Role type Full-time

Areas of Interest Data Centers, Digital & Technology/Information Technology, Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities Management

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

Job Title: Business Unit Technical Manager

Reporting into: Business Unit Director / Technical Director

Business Sector: CBRE Data Centre Solutions UK

Location: Hybrid role / East London & Horsham

Company Profile

CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and leverages the industry’s most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm. Globally, we employ over 70,000 employees and operate in 48 countries.

Purpose of the Job

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) has a clear vision. Our key strategic goals involve putting our clients first, investing in top talent, delivering operational excellence and constant innovation. Due to continued growth, we are recruiting for a Business Unit Technical Manager to join an established Data Centre division supporting multiple accounts and sites across London and surrounding areas.

Successful candidates will have a proven track record in mechanical and electrical maintenance engineering and excellent management and interpersonal skills. You will be electrically qualified with a proven track record of operating in Data Centre or alternative transferable critical environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that critical facilities within the Data Centres are operating to a high standard
• Act as Senior Authorized Person for HV
• Undertake root cause analysis / post problem review of any technical faults
• Carry out scenario / best drill training with engineering staff
• Act as client interface to ensure customer satisfaction and understanding of technical systems and processes
• Ensure that routine maintenance is carried out to all building plant, equipment and systems to meet and exceed expectations, and agreed service level agreements.
• To ensure timely planning and delivery of plant and system shutdowns and other long-term contracted works to meet contract programmes.
• Ensure all reactive repairs are undertaken safely and within appropriate time scales
• Liaise, audit and manage our sub-contractors including pricing and quoting of small works
• Working with the permit manager, ensure appropriate controls within the Permit to Work systems.
• Ensure that suitable spares and materials are available to carry out maintenance of the plant and assets.
• Ensure that comprehensive maintenance records are kept.
• Support the Account Manager to ensure all statutory compliance with and record keeping for CBRE Quality Management System.
• Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are prepared for all tasks carried out to ensure safe working practices
• Ensure that engineering subcontractors are appropriately supervised, and comply with contractual commitments, and site operating procedures.
• Ensure the provision of a safe & healthy working environment, and ensure compliance with all Company policies and procedures, as well as client site policies, procedures and working arrangements, as required