Maintenance Engineering Supervisor

CBRE; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global real estate services company is seeking a Maintenance Engineering Supervisor in Coventry, England. In this role, you will oversee maintenance teams and ensure all safety and operational commitments are met. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience and a background in facilities management, along with a degree in an electrical or mechanical discipline.

Qualifications

• Background in Facilities Management is beneficial.
• Previous experience in a similar position.
• Supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a maintenance team and approved sub-contractors.
• Ensure the FM CAFM system is maintained and updated.
• Manage and coach direct reports.
• Conduct site inspections and audits.
• Negotiate best prices with suppliers.

Skills

Leadership skills

Customer focus

Safety commitment

Technical knowledge

Education

Degree/Qualification in Electrical or Mechanical discipline

Job description

Overview

• Job ID: 232340
• Posted: 06-Aug-2025
• Service line: GWS Segment
• Role type: Full-time
• Areas of Interest: Engineering/Maintenance
• Location(s): Coventry - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Company Profile

CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and leverages the industry\'s most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm. Globally we employ over 70,000 employees and operate in 48 countries.

Job Title

Maintenance Engineering Supervisor

Role Summary

As a CBRE Maintenance Engineering Supervisor you will provide leadership, management, and development of the Account portfolio ensuring technical operational and contractual commitments are met and exceeded in a safe, compliant, diligent, and cost-effective manner.

Responsibilities (Key Tasks)

1. Manage a maintenance team and approved sub-contractors to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of PPM and reactive maintenance in line with CBRE policies and procedures, industry standards and manufacturers recommendations to meet the needs of The Account.
2. Responsible for ensuring that the FM CAFM system is maintained and updated at every stage with detailed closure notes for PPM, reactive tasks and ad hoc or emergency requests in real time or as soon as possible following attendance.
3. Manage and coach direct reports to raise observation reports as they go about their daily tasks and lead by example by doing the same.
4. Ensure that safety is a key priority and that self and team consistently demonstrate understanding and commitment to health, safety and environment at all times.
5. Review job reports following in house CBRE and subcontractor PPMs and ensure that a copy of the job reports and the detail of any recommendations are uploaded.
6. Manage and distribute the on-call rota and ensure adequate coverage at all times in line with client requirements for the site.
7. Lead the management of subcontractors in line with CBRE and client policies and procedures including control of works, Permit to Work etc.
8. Undertake site inspections and audits of tools and equipment
9. Negotiate best price with suppliers and sub-contractors

Experience Required

• A background in Facilities Management is beneficial.
• Previous experience in a similar position.
• Degree/Qualification in an Electrical or Mechanical discipline.
• Supervisory experience
• Must demonstrate a strong sense of customer focus and commitment to continuous improvement.