Site Supervisor

CBRE; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of integrated facilities solutions is seeking a Site Supervisor in Stowmarket to manage maintenance operations efficiently. Key responsibilities include supervising staff, planning schedules, and ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills and relevant safety qualifications, with a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and manage workflows.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of job-related experience required.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Safety qualifications like IOSH or NEBOSH are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance tasks and manage contractors on site.
• Prepare maintenance schedules and allocate work.
• Conduct inspections and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Mathematical skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Site Supervisor

Job ID 224364

Posted 16-Jun-2025

Service line GWS Segment

Role type Full-time

Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s) Stowmarket - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting for a Site Supervisor

As a CBRE Building Maintenance Supervisor, you will oversee the team responsible for ensuring that all maintenance tasks at our client manufacturing site are performed on time, and safely.

This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.

Responsibilities and daily activities:

· Recruit, supervise, and train maintenance technicians. Prepare weekly maintenance schedules and allocate work.

· Plan and supervise contractors working on-site in line with contractor PPM planners

· Update and deliver daily MDI meetings with engineers and cleaners

· Inspect facilities periodically. Communicate with the client and the Contract Manager regarding building concerns and issues pertaining to cleaning or maintenance functions.

· Manage all site CBRE contractors to ensure they deliver services as per the agreed scope

· Handle finance tasks such as goods receipting for purchase orders and collaborate with the Contract Manager to stay informed about site budgets

· Maintain the site CAFM system by ensuring jobs are logged, closed, and allocated correctly according to our client-agreed KPIs.

· Act as the site liaison for any project work

· Complete RAMS for tasks completed by CBRE engineers

· Obtain job sheets from engineers and contractors, maintain and update site logbooks to ensure compliance with current regulations/standards

· Follow up with contractors for quotes for any remedials works and submit via CBRE/client quote process

· Plan in work using client One plan process one week in advance

· Attend daily client tier meeting and maintain strong communication channels with the client

· Build and maintain strong relationships with client

· Ensure site engineers are carrying out all tasks within their scope safely and to a good standard

· Monitor inventory of materials and equipment.

· Assign all work orders. Make sure they are responded to quickly and efficiently.

· Review RAMS, write permits and implement safe working practices through Health & Safety standards.

· Drive team to follow quality standards and health and safety regulations.

· Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to carry out complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.

· Coach others and share in-depth knowledge of own job discipline and broad knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.

· Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.

Qualifications and Experience

· High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4-5 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Prior shift leader or supervisory experience is preferred.

· Meet the physical requirements of this role, including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.

· Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.

· Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.

· In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

· Strong organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.

· Sophisticated math skills, with the ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

· Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

· Safety qualifications such as IOSH or NEBOSH.

· Experience and knowledge in managing technical services.

About CBRE Global Workplace Solutions:

As one of CBRE’s core global businesses, Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) provides end-to-end services to occupier clients across the entire lifecycle of a building. Our teams help companies improve their operations and reduce costs, through expert facilities management, project management, real estate and energy and sustainability services. Our dedicated teams work across all industries, and support clients ranging from global Fortune 500 companies to single, iconic buildings.

CBRE Group, Inc. is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with 2019 revenues of $23.9 billion and more than 100,000 employees (excluding affiliate offices). CBRE has been included on the Fortune 500 since 2008, ranking #128 in 2020. It also has been voted the industry’s top brand by the Lipsey Company for 19 consecutive years and has been named one of Fortune’s “Most Admired Companies” for eight years in a row, including being ranked number one in the real estate sector in 2020, for the second consecutive year. Its shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “CBRE.”

Application Process:

Your application will be reviewed by our Talent Resourcing Team and you will be contacted if you have been successful in being short listed for the role.

Taking into consideration the costs of sponsorship, the nature of the role and the financial resources of the account in question, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

No agencies please.

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