Technical Supervisor

CBRE Local UK; Dudley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Technical Supervisor to oversee the technical delivery for a BT account cluster. You will guide teams on mechanical and electrical systems, ensure safety compliance, and respond rapidly to incidents while supporting management on service delivery metrics.

The role requires multi-disciplinary knowledge, formal technical qualifications, and experience supervising in a multi-site FM environment. Strong leadership and stakeholder communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant technical qualification (e.g. NVQ, HNC/HND, degree or equivalent experience).
• Experience supervising technical services in a multi-site FM environment.
• Authorised Person status or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical operations across a defined BT site cluster with safe, compliant solutions.
• Provide guidance on mechanical and electrical systems for efficient service delivery.
• Respond rapidly to operational incidents and customer issues; support AOM and Contract Support.
• Collaborate with BU TSM and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Lead and develop high‑performing teams; manage performance and coaching.

Skills

Multi-disciplinary technical knowledge

Authorised Person (AP) status

Leadership & coaching

Safety & risk management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

NVQ / HNC / HND or degree

Tools

CAF M systems (IFM Hub)

Power BI

Tableau

Microsoft Office

Job description

Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) is a division of CBRE which supports occupier clients of all sizes, through facilities management, project management, advisory and transaction services, realising potential in every dimension. Our vision is to create the real estate solutions of tomorrow, so businesses and people thrive.

Our client, BT, is one of the world's leading communications services companies for the provision of fixed-line services, broadband, mobile and TV products and services as well as networked IT services.

On the BT account, our CBRE workplace team provides facilities management and project services across a large and diverse property portfolio across the UK. The estate includes offices, contact centres, telephone exchanges and retail outlets.

Our strategic goals for the BT account are to have high performing and engaged colleagues working in a world class safety culture, whilst delivering exceptional customer experiences, service excellence and value for money.

We encourage new ways of working, driving innovation, whilst always living to our RISE values.

The role: Technical Supervisor

The purpose of the Technical Supervisor (TS) is to be responsible for the technical delivery of the contract across a defined cluster of BT sites, ensuring that technical compliance is achieved at all times. Safety is the primary consideration for all operations and must underpin all activities.

You will be available to provide guidance to colleagues across the Cluster, including technical knowledge in mechanical and electrical systems to ensure safe, appropriate and compliant solutions and efficient customer service delivery. You will also provide a rapid response to operational incidents and customer issues and will support the Area Operations Manager (AOM) and Contract Support to deliver the FM service. You will work closely with the BU Technical Services Manager (TSM).

Key Performance Indicators

• Statutory compliance and audit performance
• SLA and KPI achievement (planned and reactive maintenance)
• Safety performance (incidents, near misses, compliance)
• Customer satisfaction and service delivery metrics
• Asset reliability and uptime
• Team performance and engagement

Person Specification

Technical & Professional Expertise

Strong multi-disciplinary technical knowledge (mechanical, electrical, or building services), with deep expertise in at least one discipline

Relevant technical qualification (e.g. NVQ, HNC/HND, degree or equivalent experience)

Authorised Person (AP) status or ability to obtain

Experience of supervising technical services in a multi-site FM environment

Leadership & Management

Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams

Strong performance management and coaching capability

Ability to make decisions under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Safety & Risk

Strong understanding of health & safety legislation and control of works processes

Risk-aware, with the ability to identify and mitigate operational risks

Customer & Communication

Strong stakeholder management and customer service focus

Clear and effective communicator, able to convey technical information at all levels

Digital & Analytical

Proficient in CAFM systems (e.g. IFM Hub) and Microsoft Office

Comfortable using data and reporting tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau) to drive decisions

Awareness of emerging digital solutions (e.g. automation, predictive maintenance)

Commercial Awareness

Good understanding of cost control, budgeting, and supplier performance management

Person Specification:

Knowledge in more than one discipline such as mechanical, electrical, public health, water and gas, with a deeper expertise in at least one of these backed by trade or professional qualifications

Communication - communicates clearly and concisely, impressing others and ensuring understanding of all relevant information in all circumstances

Customer Awareness - responsive to the needs of the customer and aims to deliver customer satisfaction

Safety - A thorough understanding of health and safety in the FM services environment and related Control of Works processes

Teamwork - actively contributes to the team and strives to improve teams' effectiveness through personal commitment, supporting service delivery teams in delivering excellent customer service

Planning, Organising & Executing - able to understand the priorities, plan and organise the work and manage own time to deliver within the expected timescales

Risk Management - risk aware and applies the necessary controls

Adaptability - is responsive and open to changing circumstance

Drive for Excellence - a proven track record in managing front line technical operations with the ability to implement and manage complex technical maintenance and repair operations to a high standard

Self-Motivation and Development- is confident in own ability and is motivated to deliver, using opportunities to further develop.

Reporting - the ability to produce high quality reports in Microsoft office suite, extracting relevant data from Tableau/ IFM Hub/ PowerBI as appropriate

Knowledge of AI

Commercial - Good commercial awareness with strong financial skills related to operational services

Our mission: To build a world-class business through exceptional service and exceptional people