Engineering Operations Manager: Facilities & Team Leadership

CBRE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking an Engineering Ops Manager in Greater London to lead a team delivering mechanical and electrical operations across facilities. You will supervise staff, coordinate daily activities, and manage contractor engagement while aligning with CBRE standards.

The role involves budgeting, KPI monitoring, and driving continuous improvement to optimise operation costs and service quality for a portfolio of buildings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with relevant experience in engineering operations.
• Membership of an engineering professional body (e.g., CIBSE/IEE) preferred.
• Experience in staffing, training, coaching, and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise employees, conduct performance evaluations, and oversee recruitment.
• Coordinate daily team activities, set schedules, assign tasks, and manage deadlines.
• Direct contractors and engineers on maintenance aspects to ensure quality and compliance.
• Oversee daily operation of facility controls and asset management systems.
• Support annual operating budgets and forecast O&M costs for a location.
• Schedule maintenance activities in line with customer requirements; monitor KPIs.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and site assessments; drive innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Budgeting

KPI analysis

Client relationships

Project coordination

Mentoring

Building systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Engineering body membership

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CBRE is seeking an Engineering Ops Manager in Greater London to lead a team delivering mechanical and electrical operations across facilities. You will supervise staff, coordinate daily activities, and manage contractor engagement while aligning with CBRE standards.

The role involves budgeting, KPI monitoring, and driving continuous improvement to optimise operation costs and service quality for a portfolio of buildings.