Building Services Engineer

CBRE; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Associate Director for their Asset Engineering Consultancy team in Birmingham. This full-time role focuses on delivering M&E Asset Engineering services across Commercial, Industrial, and Leisure sectors. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Building Services Engineering, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to manage client relationships. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and collaboration, where your contributions will directly impact the success of diverse projects and client satisfaction. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Experienced in Building Services with technical asset management skills.
• Qualified to at least HNC/HND level, ideally with a relevant degree.

Responsibilities

• Manage client and project teams to deliver building services instructions.
• Conduct technical due diligence and provide operational advice.

Skills

Building Services Engineering

Technical Asset Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

HNC/HND Level Qualification

Mechanical or Building Services Engineering Degree

Job description

Building Services Engineer

Job ID 213876

Posted 06-May-2025

Service line PJM Segment

Role type Full-time

Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance

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

Job Title:

Associate Director – Asset Engineering Consultancy

Location:

Birmingham

Due to continuous demands for their expertise, we are currently expanding our Engineering Consultancy team and looking for an Associate Director to join our market leading Asset Engineering Consultancy, on a full time permanent basis.

With a focus on Commercial, Industrial & Leisure sectors the successful candidate will focus on delivering a range of M&E Asset Engineering including: Technical Due Diligence, Dilapidations, M&E Audits, Condition Surveys, PPM/Life Cycle Costing to a range of clients. This role will suit a client facing Senior Mechanical Engineer with technical asset management skills. The individual must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; be a good team player and also able to demonstrate reliability, flexibility and initiative. The candidate must also have the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines and be able to adapt to ever changing client and market requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Operational

To assist in the successful implementation and delivery of professional building services engineering within the Birmingham Asset 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.

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.

Survey and reports to include but are not restricted to:-

Reviewing the quality of the maintenance performance, through predetermined interval auditing and follow up performance meetings.

Provide ongoing technical and operational advice to Property and Facility managers.

Providing advice on condition, pre-planned maintenance, repair and refurbishment options

Commenting and reporting on statutory requirements in connection with building engineering services

Analysing and reporting on maintenance contractors’ performance and costs

Chairing periodic maintenance contract review meetings

Involvement in procuring, managing and monitoring planned maintenance of building engineering services.

Purchasers and occupiers’ technical due diligence reviews of buildings including the coordination of wider specialist consultancy reports.

To develop client relationships with existing customers and explore opportunities for future business.

M&E plant lifecycle 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.

Preparation of performance specification documentation, running of the tender process and the administration of refurbishment projects.

Business Development

To develop client relationships with existing customers & internal department and explore opportunities for future business.

To identify business opportunities for the Asset Engineering Consultancy

Person Specification

Experienced Building Services ideally with technical asset management skills and an understanding of design although this is not essential.

Qualified to at least HNC/HND level.

Ideally will hold a relevant Mechanical or Building Services Engineering degree, Chartered status or working towards is desirable.

Able to work collaboratively across other disciplines.

Excellent knowledge of Electrical and Mechanical building services systems

Wide range of experience in Net Zero and Low Carbon buildings and systems

Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills

Highly developed communicator with the ability to make a good first impression.

Resilient, adaptable and above all, keen and enthusiastic with a hunger to learn and diversify.

A team player

Confident to meet, network and socialise with potential and existing clients.

Clean driving licence and willingness to travel within the UK & Europe.

Able to prove eligibility to work in the UK.

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, visitLife at CBRE

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.