Director of Engineering

CBRE; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate services company is seeking a Director of Engineering to oversee the operations of a flagship building in London. This role involves leading a technical team, developing maintenance strategies, and ensuring service excellence. Candidates must have substantial experience in managing technical operations and a relevant degree. The position offers an opportunity to shape building management and innovation in a technology-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading operational teams for flagship buildings.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent understanding of building systems and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technical staff for maintenance and services.
• Develop asset maintenance and replacement strategies.
• Ensure excellent delivery of maintenance services.

Skills

Technical leadership

Building management

Project management

Analytical skills

Client negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a numerate subject

Master's degree (MEng/MS) desirable

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office Applications

Job description

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Director of Engineering

Job ID

112151

Posted

23-May-2023

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Building Management, Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities Management

Location(s)

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

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Director of Engineering to join the team located in London.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the mobilization and management of a brand new, 1,000,000 sq ft flagship building for one of our key technology clients. They will provide senior technical and operational leadership to their team, including: the development and implementation of policies and procedures; managing the performance of all FM staff and systems related to the site and taking the opportunities of a technology enabled building to achieve outstanding quality, efficiency, and sector innovation.

Role Summary:

• Hire and lead a team of technical staff to deliver maintenance and technical services for a high-profile mixed-use building
• Design and execute a capital asset maintenance and replacement strategy for all building systems including life safety, mechanical, electrical and plumbing assets.
• Deliver specified service levels within budget, to an excellent level of quality, and in the agreed timeframe.
• Ensure technical excellence in the delivery of maintenance services, including development of staff and suppliers
• Provide recommendations for tactical and strategic planning
• Lead the procurement of detailed engineering and maintenance service contracts
• Responsible for new business development, including identification of opportunities, client solicitation, proposal development and presentation
• Anticipate and respond to client's needs
• Supervise the planning, budgeting and control of operating and capital expenditures
• Oversee and approve the calculation of all special billings
• Supervise the preparation of annual budgets, forecast, management plans, monthly performance reports, and variance reports
• Ensure the delivery of accurate, timely and complete reports and perform regular inspections of property
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures, Emergency Preparedness Documents and Disaster Recovery Plans
• Mobilise FM systems such as safe systems of work, permit systems and computerised maintenance management systems
• Manage warranties schedules
• Oversee the fit out of technical spaces
• Oversee the commissioning and witnessing activities on site to mitigate missed opportunities
• Establish requirements for the FM team such as tools, PPE and uniforms
• Recommend and direct alterations, maintenance and reconditioning of assets as necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree (BEng/BS preferred) from four-year college or university in a numerate subject
• Multiple years of related experience leading technical and operational teams for flagship buildings
• Intermediate skills with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Applications
• Ability to comprehend, analyze and interpret complex business documents
• Ability to write reports, manuals, speeches and articles with accuracy and confidence
• Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to employees, clients, top management and/or public groups
• Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with key employees, top management and client groups to take desired action
• Working knowledge of management accounting concepts and the ability to manage a P&L account
• Ability to solve multi-faceted problems and develop a variety of well-reasoned options in complex situations
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills
• Draw upon the analysis of others and makes recommendations that have a direct impact on the company
• Excellent working knowledge and understanding of architectural, electrical and mechanical systems
• Experience working with smart buildings
• Good understanding of leases, contracts and related documents
• Master's degree (MEng/MS) desirable
• Professional designation such as CPM, RPA, CCIM or similar desirable
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or similar preferred