Reliability Engineer

Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc.; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) seeks a Reliability Engineer based in Derby to enhance building systems across UK sites. You will develop reliability improvements and lead RCm assessments to optimise maintenance intervals.

You will collaborate with facilities teams, use CMMS and data analytics to drive proactive maintenance, reduce downtime and lifecycle costs, and support asset management and capital planning across the UK portfolio.

Qualifications

• Experience in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Experience in reliability engineering, maintenance engineering, or facilities management within commercial real estate or industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, boilers, chillers, pumps and electrical systems.
• Demonstrated experience with reliability methodologies including RCM, FMEA, root-cause analysis and predictive maintenance technologies.
• Proficiency in CMMS and data analysis tools for tracking equipment performance and maintenance activities.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex technical data and develop data-driven maintenance strategies.
• Familiarity with sustainability initiatives and energy optimization strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop reliability improvement plans for mechanical, electrical, and building automation systems across assigned properties.
• Conduct root cause analysis and FMEA; assist in Total Cost of Ownership modeling.
• Support UK asset management programs, risk registers and energy-efficient schemes.
• Provide engineering support across UK sites; assist in creating playbooks and procedures.
• Ensure KPIs/CPIs for maintenance meet targets; manage mitigations per account process.
• Lead RCМ assessments to determine optimal maintenance intervals for critical systems.
• Support asset data intelligence and input into asset replacement and capital planning.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Building Services Engineering

Reliability Engineering

Maintenance Engineering

Facilities Management

CMMS

Data Analysis

FMEA

RCM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Data Analytics Tools

Predictive Maintenance Tech

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 peopleand 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.

Reliability Engineer

Based – Derby, England with UK coverage

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 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

What this job involves:

As a Reliability Engineer at JLL, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the operational excellence and continuous improvement of building systems across our diverse clients Rolls‑Royce property portfolio. This position sits at the intersection of engineering expertise and strategic asset management, where you'll drive reliability‑centered maintenance strategies that maximize equipment performance while minimising downtime and lifecycle costs. You'll work collaboratively with facilities teams, clients and stakeholders to develop and implement predictive and preventive maintenance programs that keep critical infrastructure running smoothly. You'll leverage data analytics, condition monitoring technologies and industry best practices to transform reactive maintenance cultures into proactive, reliability‑focused operations. Your technical insights will directly influence asset performance across commercial and industrial properties, ensuring our clients' buildings operate at peak efficiency.

What your day-to-day will look like:

Develop and implement comprehensive reliability improvement plans for mechanical, electrical, and building automation systems across assigned properties

Conduct root cause analysis and failure mode effects analysis (FMEA) to identify equipment vulnerabilities and implement corrective actions that prevent recurring issues. Assist in the development of a Total Cost of Ownership model for key critical asset groups.

Support Global Engineering Director with asset management programs, risk register development and energy efficient schemes across the UK portfolio.

Working with multiple site leads in UK, provide engineering support for various aspects of operational delivery, compliance activities and PPM delivery. Assist in creating and refreshing playbooks and procedures to enhance the effectiveness and delivery of such activities.

Ensure all KPIs and CPIs related to statutory and planned maintenance are actively manged and meet with account targets, incurring no penalties related to poor performance. Manage any mitigations or exclusion, as per account process.

Actively manage the risk register process to ensure that critical engineering items are being added and updated by all UK teams. Working with BI team, present findings to feed into Capital Planning requirements and gain client acceptance of identified risks.

As part of a continuous improvement cycle, support the UK Teams/Sites in developing, amending and regular review of key Standard/Emergency Operating Procedures (SOP/EOP). Those that relate to high hazard activities or processes.

Design and optimise predictive maintenance programs using condition monitoring techniques

Analyse equipment performance data and maintenance records to identify trends, benchmark performance & recommend strategic improvements to maintenance strategies

Collaborate with facilities teams and maintenance contractors to ensure reliability best practices are embedded in daily operations and work execution

Lead reliability‑cantered maintenance (RCM) assessments to determine optimal maintenance intervals and strategies for critical building systems

Support Asset Teams with asset data intelligence and inputs to support ongoing asset replacement programs, operations risk advice to client.

Support capital planning processes by identifying aging equipment, assessing lifecycle costs, and providing recommendations for strategic replacements or upgrades

Required Experience:

• Experience in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or related technical discipline
• Experience in reliability engineering, maintenance engineering, or facilities management within commercial real estate or industrial environments
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems (HVAC, boilers, chillers, pumps) and electrical systems (switchgear, transformers, generators, distribution systems)
• Demonstrated experience with reliability methodologies including RCM, FMEA, root cause analysis and predictive maintenance technologies
• Proficiency in computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS) and data analysis tools for tracking equipment performance and maintenance activities
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex technical data and develop data-driven maintenance strategies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

• Familiarity with sustainability initiatives and energy optimization strategies that support both reliability and environmental objectives

At JLL, we believe the most effective teams are built when everyone is empowered to thrive. We support each other's wellbeing and champion inclusivity and belonging across teams, reflecting the diversity of the UK. If you're ready to take the more inspiring, innovative, and optimistic path on your journey toward success as a UK Reliability Engineer, we invite you to join our team and make a lasting impact.

Location:

On-site –Derby, GBR

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