M&E Maintenance Supervisor

CBRE; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is seeking a Technical Supervisor to join our Liverpool team. You will oversee delivering technical services, manage a technicians team and subcontractors, and drive improvements while ensuring regulatory and CBRE health, safety, and environmental programs are followed.

The role requires strong planning, communication, and blueprint-reading skills, with a focus on maintenance and on-site service delivery.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a technical supervisory role, preferably in a facilities management or maintenance environment.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in work order systems and planning and scheduling software.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and planning skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities or projects simultaneously and keep them progressing to completion.
• Engineering background and competency to accurately estimate labour hours, material requirements, and trade/skills needed to complete a job.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to be approachable and tactful.
• Ability to read standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings, and to sketch or redline existing drawings.
• Knowledge and understanding of maintenance processes, work order systems, planning and scheduling, and storeroom processes.
• Ability to provide familiarization training and demonstrate specific job requirements.
• Willingness to lead by example, carrying out practical maintenance and installation tasks to a high standard.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical services that meet or exceed client expectations, while ensuring compliance with legislative, client, and CBRE health, safety, and environmental programs.
• Manage a team of technicians to deliver technical services, with a focus on maximizing self-performed work.
• Manage specialist subcontractors to ensure work is carried out in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in technical service delivery, identifying opportunities for process improvements and cost savings.
• Manage allocated budgets in line with service lines, against the contract model.
• Provide solutions and associated quotations for small project works.
• Identify potential business opportunities for increased scope and additional services.
• Carry out maintenance and repair activities as required.
• Manage technical service delivery on site.

Skills

Technical supervision

Planning & scheduling

Communication skills

Multi-project management

Blueprint reading

Maintenance experience

Tools

Work order systems

Planning software

Scheduling software

Storeroom systems

Job description

Technical Supervisor – Liverpool

Job ID: 284060
Posted: 01-Jul-2026
Service line: GWS Segment
Role type: Full-time
Areas of Interest: Engineering/Maintenance
Location(s): Liverpool - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Overview

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Supervisor to join our team in Liverpool. As a Technical Supervisor, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional technical services to our clients, ensuring compliance with legislative, client, and CBRE health, safety, and environmental programs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical services that meet or exceed client expectations, while ensuring compliance with legislative, client, and CBRE health, safety, and environmental programs
• Manage a team of technicians to deliver technical services, with a focus on maximizing self-performed work
• Manage specialist subcontractors to ensure work is carried out in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Drive continuous improvement in technical service delivery, identifying opportunities for process improvements and cost savings
• Manage allocated budgets in line with service lines, against the contract model
• Provide solutions and associated quotations for small project works
• Identify potential business opportunities for increased scope and additional services
• Carry out maintenance and repair activities as required
• Manage technical service delivery on site

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a technical supervisory role, preferably in a facilities management or maintenance environment
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in work order systems and planning and scheduling software
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and planning skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities or projects simultaneously and keep them progressing to completion
• Engineering background and competency to accurately estimate labour hours, material requirements, and trade/skills needed to complete a job
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to be approachable and tactful
• Ability to read standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings, and to sketch or redline existing drawings
• Knowledge and understanding of maintenance processes, work order systems, planning and scheduling, and storeroom processes
• Ability to provide familiarization training and demonstrate specific job requirements
• Willingness to lead by example, carrying out practical maintenance and installation tasks to a high standard

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work with a global leader in facilities and corporate real estate management
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance