Engineering Manager

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in Birmingham seeks an Engineering Manager to lead a multi-skilled engineering team at a global headquarters. You will govern engineers, manage maintenance tasks, ensure safety, and drive improvements in line with JLL standards.

The role requires HV/AP certification, 5+ years in critical environments, and excellent stakeholder communication. You'll oversee budgeting, IT change processes, and energy-saving initiatives on-site.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in critical environments.
• HV authorised person status with HV/AP certification.
• Engineering qualifications and relevant health & safety training.

Responsibilities

• Governance of engineers and subcontractors; regular reviews and KPI tracking.
• Manage maintenance tasks, calls, reports, and client portal quotes.
• Lead health and safety policies; maintain risk assessments and RAMS.
• Oversee water treatment, logs, and regulatory compliance.
• Support budget control, invoicing, and energy-saving objectives.
• Coordinate with Facility Manager on change management and refurbishment.

Skills

HV Autorised Person

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Auditing

Regulatory knowledge

Microsoft Office

Decision making

Education

Engineering HNC/HND/NVQ

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. Join JLL's dynamic team serving one of the world's largest banking and financial services organisations with a network spanning more than 50 countries and territories. We're seeking talented professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments and are eager to drive meaningful change. This is an outstanding opportunity to work alongside industry experts that help shape the future of workplace strategy for a globally recognised institution. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top or an exciting new direction, we offer opportunities, support and rewards that will help you stand out, fulfil your potential, and ultimately make your mark on something truly exciting.

What this job involves: The Engineering Manager will provide leadership, governance and effectively deliver outstanding engineering service at a critical, global headquarters within a multi-skilled engineering team in accordance with best practice and JLL standards.

What your day-to-day will look like:

Governance of engineers and subcontractors, including regular one to ones, annual reviews and objective setting/tracking to promote the development of the team. Manage all planned maintenance tasks within contract, manage reactive calls and break downs, report monthly SLAs to support FM team with reports and weekly SLA calls. Manage your team of technicians to support agreed SLA & KPI Drive forward improvements with data logging on the CAFM system Timely review and submission of quotes to the client portal Manage the control of contractors on site, review RAMS and support issue of permits to work; ensure site inductions for engineering staff and 3rd party vendors. Manage and implement JLL health and safety policies, updating risk assessments and method statements ensuring up to date records kept of reviews and the communication to team Maintain JLL H+S logbooks ensure all records kept up to date Carry out regular toolbox talks record and monitor adherence of team Ensure team complete all mandatory and additional training Carry out monthly review of JLL water log book, record and elevate any parameters out of tolerance. Ensure accurate records are kept. Supervision of all water treatment and testing procedures. Provide security and engineers with monthly on call rota, manage engineers overtime and call out requests – ensuring all is pre-approved. Assist Facility Manager with monthly billing tracker, control budget cost for M+E invoicing Maintain Statutory Compliance logbooks on site and records with support to Facility Manager ensuring statutory compliance reports are received in a timely manner Support with Energy saving objectives. Hold regular meetings with all site staff (FM's Techs etc.) to develop strategies and drive forward new initiatives. Ensure 6 monthly and annual review of team performance via JLL IPMP process Support refurbishment/upgrade projects to ensure all information supplied as requested and limited impact on site operations Manage the client’s IT Change Management process acting as the single point of contact for site Complete Electrical AP duties in accordance with the buildings planned and reactive schedules.

Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in critical environments, ideally in corporate banking/data centres or similar HV Authorised Person - Current HV/AP with a minimum 5 years’ experience.. Engineering HNC/HND/NVQ 18th Edition IEE: Wiring and Installation IOSH Working Safely (Or NEBOSH equivalent) IPAF (Combined) L8 Awareness Training Excellent written and spoken communication skills and the ability to deal with varying levels of stakeholders across the business. Ability to lead, motivate and direct a small team of engineers. Enthusiastic and proactive in achieving the highest standard of operation. Demonstrable experience and understanding of working in the M& E, FM and TFM environments. Permit to Work, Risk Assessment and Method Statement training or experience Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio etc) Auditing Training or previous experience Familiarity with relevant regulatory, legislative requirements and British Standards as applicable An autonomous self-starter, self-motivated and well disciplined. Adaptable and flexible approach to work requirements. Excellent interpersonal skills to manage diverse range of service providers, client representatives and stakeholders. Able to make effective decisions quickly. Demonstrates ability to manage multiple deliverables daily Demonstrates ability to prioritise work within tight deadlines Maintains composure when navigating conflict, working toward appropriate resolutions.

Location:

On-site –Birmingham, GBR

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at [e-mail]. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page.

We help our people thrive, grow meaningful careers and find a place where they belong. Together, we strive to be exceptional and shape a better world. For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500 company with operations in over 80 countries around the world, our employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.