BU Technical Manager DCS

CBRE; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global real estate services firm in London is looking for a Business Unit Technical Manager to oversee Data Centre accounts. The role involves ensuring high operational standards, managing maintenance, and acting as the client interface. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical and electrical engineering experience, excellent interpersonal skills, and relevant qualifications. This position offers opportunities to lead and innovate within the field.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in mechanical and electrical maintenance engineering.
• Excellent interpersonal skills needed for client interactions.
• Relevant electrical qualifications required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Data Centres operate to high standards.
• Conduct root cause analyses of technical faults.
• Manage subcontractors and ensure compliance.

Skills

Mechanical and electrical maintenance engineering

Interpersonal skills

Experience in Data Centre environments

Education

Relevant electrical qualifications

Job description

BU Technical Manager DCS

Job ID: 230204

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

Job Title: Business Unit Technical Manager

Business Sector: CBRE Data Centre Solutions

Location: London & surrounding areas

Company Profile

CBRE is the global leader in real estate services, leveraging the industry’s most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of clients worldwide. With over 70,000 employees across 48 countries, our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm.

Purpose of the Job

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) aims to put clients first, invest in top talent, deliver operational excellence, and foster innovation. We are recruiting a Business Unit Technical Manager to support multiple data centre accounts across London and surrounding areas. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in mechanical and electrical maintenance engineering, excellent interpersonal skills, and relevant electrical qualifications, with experience operating in Data Centre environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure critical facilities within Data Centres operate to high standards.
• Act as Senior Authorised Person for HV.
• Conduct root cause analyses and post-problem reviews of technical faults.
• Perform scenario and best drill training with engineering staff.
• Serve as client interface to ensure customer satisfaction and understanding of technical systems and processes.
• Ensure routine maintenance of all building plant, equipment, and systems meets and exceeds expectations and SLAs.
• Plan and deliver plant and system shutdowns and long-term contract works on time.
• Undertake reactive repairs safely and promptly.
• Manage subcontractors, including pricing and quoting for small works.
• Work with permit managers to ensure controls within Permit to Work systems.
• Maintain availability of spares and materials for maintenance.
• Keep comprehensive maintenance records.
• Support statutory compliance and record-keeping for CBRE Quality Management System.
• Prepare Method Statements and Risk Assessments for all tasks.
• Supervise engineering subcontractors to ensure contractual and site compliance.
• Provide a safe and healthy working environment, complying with all policies and procedures.

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