M&E Technical Manager

CBRE Local UK; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of integrated facilities is seeking a Technical Manager to oversee engineering teams, ensure compliance with regulations, and manage maintenance operations. The ideal candidate has a strong technical background in MEP systems, extensive leadership experience, and is skilled in managing multiple priorities. Qualifying candidates should hold relevant certifications and excel in communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar management role, ideally in healthcare.
• Knowledge of HTM standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the engineering and support teams.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and internal procedures.
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers, and the supply chain.
• Handle HR tasks including recruitment and training.
• Monitor budgets and financial reporting.
• Resolve technical issues and client escalations.
• Maintain compliance documentation.
• Support audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote health & safety and customer service.

Skills

Strong technical background in Mechanical, Electrical, or Plumbing systems

Leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Relevant qualifications (e.g., C&G Level 3, ILM, BOAS, AP)

Tools

CAFM systems (e.g., Concept)

Job description

Job Title: Technical Manager

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting an M&E Technical Manager to join the team.

The successful candidate is responsible for the coordination of FM & Technical Services to site to meet SLA requirements and key performance indicators.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the engineering and support teams.

• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and internal procedures.

• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring SLAs and KPIs are met.

• Manage subcontractors, suppliers, and the supply chain.

• Handle HR tasks including recruitment, training, and team development.

• Monitor budgets, WIP, and financial reporting.

• Resolve technical issues and client escalations.

• Maintain compliance documentation and systems (e.g., Concept, Webquote).

• Support audits, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Promote health & safety, customer service, and CBRE values.

Experience Required:

• Strong technical background in Mechanical, Electrical, or Plumbing systems.

• Experience in a similar management role, ideally in healthcare.

• Knowledge of HTM standards and CAFM systems (e.g., Concept).

• Relevant qualifications (e.g., C&G Level 3, ILM, BOAS, AP).

• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.