EMEA Facilities Engineering Lead

CBRE Group, Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking an EMEA Engineering Lead to oversee mechanical operations, maintenance, energy management, and workforce development for facilities within a portfolio.

You will supervise staff, manage budgets, and coordinate with contractors and tenants to ensure asset uptime and lifecycle. You will lead cross-functional teams, drive preventive maintenance improvements, and mentor staff while aligning with CBRE RISE values and departmental plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; combination of experience considered in lieu of a degree.
• Chartered Engineer status preferable but not essential.
• Experience in fast-paced blue chip corporate environments and critical facilities.
• Ability to convey performance expectations and handle problems in a matrix environment.
• Leadership to motivate teams to achieve operational targets across disciplines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Provide formal supervision to employees; conduct performance evaluations and coaching.
• Coordinate and manage daily activities; set work schedules and deadlines.
• Manage operations and maintenance for assigned facilities; develop budgets.
• Recommend improvements for preventive maintenance and safety manuals.
• Act as point of contact for outside contractors and tenant finish personnel.
• Oversee building systems including fire/life safety, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical.
• Maintain communication with tenants, clients, owners, and vendors.
• Drive acquisition of new management contracts and develop as-built drawings.
• Manage engineering incidents and stakeholder management.
• Apply knowledge of the business to achieve department objectives.
• Lead by example in CBRE RISE values; influence others while following policies.
• Identify and solve technical and operational problems; understand broader impact.
• Improve methods, processes, and standards within the discipline.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking an EMEA Engineering Lead to oversee mechanical operations, maintenance, energy management, and workforce development for facilities within a portfolio.

You will supervise staff, manage budgets, and coordinate with contractors and tenants to ensure asset uptime and lifecycle. You will lead cross-functional teams, drive preventive maintenance improvements, and mentor staff while aligning with CBRE RISE values and departmental plans.