Building Services Engineer

CBRE-2; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the real estate sector is seeking an Associate Director for their Asset Engineering Consultancy team in Birmingham. This role focuses on delivering M&E Asset Engineering services across various sectors. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical engineering skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive approach to managing projects and client relationships. Join a global firm that values diversity and offers opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in Building Services with asset management skills.
• Qualified to at least HNC/HND level; degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of building services engineering projects.
• Conduct technical due diligence reviews and develop client relationships.
• Complete surveys and reports adhering to quality management procedures.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

HNC/HND

Mechanical or Building Services Engineering degree

Job description

Building Services Engineer

Job Details

• 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

We are expanding our Engineering Consultancy team and seeking an Associate Director to join our Asset Engineering Consultancy, focusing on Commercial, Industrial & Leisure sectors. The role involves delivering M&E Asset Engineering services such as Technical Due Diligence, Dilapidations, M&E Audits, Condition Surveys, and PPM/Life Cycle Costing to various clients. The ideal candidate is a client-facing Senior Mechanical Engineer with technical asset management skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work under pressure and adapt to market changes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Operational: Manage the delivery of building services engineering projects, oversee client and project teams, and ensure high-quality, profitable instructions.
2. Complete surveys and reports from inception to completion, adhering to company policies and quality management procedures.
3. Contribute to the department's business plan and revenue targets.
4. Review maintenance performance, provide technical advice, and report on statutory requirements.
5. Analyse contractor performance and costs, chair contract review meetings, and manage planned maintenance.
6. Conduct technical due diligence reviews, develop client relationships, and explore new business opportunities.
7. Perform lifecycle inspections of M&E plant and assist in dilapidation negotiations and refurbishment projects.

Person Specification

• Experience in Building Services with asset management skills and design understanding.
• Qualified to at least HNC/HND level; Mechanical or Building Services Engineering degree preferred; Chartered status or working towards it desirable.
• Strong knowledge of Electrical and Mechanical systems, Net Zero, and Low Carbon buildings.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Resilient, adaptable, proactive, and enthusiastic.
• Willingness to travel within the UK & Europe and hold a valid driving license.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Working at CBRE

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About CBRE

CBRE Group, Inc. is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with over 130,000 employees serving clients globally. We offer a wide range of services including facilities, transaction, and project management, property management, investment, and more.

Equal Opportunities

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Disclaimer

Effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsend will merge into a single global entity. Initial employment may be with CBRE Project Management, but will transfer to the new organization.