Technical Supervisor

CBRE, Inc.; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

CBRE, Inc. seeks a Technical Supervisor to be the site point of contact for all technical service delivery. You will lead technicians, manage subcontractors, and drive self-performed work while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance on site.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, accurate labour-hour estimation, and developing opportunities for additional services, with strong planning, communication, and leadership skills required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a technical supervisory role in FM or maintenance.
• Engineering background with ability to estimate labour hours, materials and trades.
• Strong computer skills with planning and scheduling tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead by example and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical services that meet client expectations while complying with CBRE HSE programs.
• Manage a team of technicians to deliver services and maximize self-performed work.
• Oversee specialist subcontractors to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage budgets and provide solutions/quotations for small project works.
• Identify opportunities for increased scope and additional services.
• Carry out maintenance and repair activities on site.
• Provide strong on-site technical service delivery.

Skills

Team leadership

Technical supervision

Budget management

Planning & scheduling

Communication

Blueprint reading

Tools

Work order systems

Planning software

Job description

As a Technical Supervisor, you will be the site point of contact for all technical service delivery, responsible for managing a team of technicians, and ensuring the effective execution of all maintenance work. You will be the driving force behind maximizing self-performed work, managing specialist subcontractors, and identifying business opportunities for increased scope and additional services.,

• Deliver technical services that meet or exceed client expectations, while ensuring compliance with legislative, client, and CBRE health, safety, and environmental programs
• Manage a team of technicians to deliver technical services, with a focus on maximizing self-performed work
• Manage specialist subcontractors to ensure work is carried out in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Drive continuous improvement in technical service delivery, identifying opportunities for process improvements and cost savings
• Manage allocated budgets in line with service lines, against the contract model
• Provide solutions and associated quotations for small project works
• Identify potential business opportunities for increased scope and additional services
• Carry out maintenance and repair activities as required
• Manage technical service delivery on site
• 2+ years of experience in a technical supervisory role, preferably in a facilities management or maintenance environment
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in work order systems and planning and scheduling software
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and planning skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities or projects simultaneously and keep them progressing to completion
• Engineering background and competency to accurately estimate labour hours, material requirements, and trade/skills needed to complete a job
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to be approachable and tactful
• Ability to read standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings, and to sketch or redline existing drawings
• Knowledge and understanding of maintenance processes, work order systems, planning and scheduling, and storeroom processes
• Ability to provide familiarization training and demonstrate specific job requirements
• Willingness to lead by example, carrying out practical maintenance and installation tasks to a high standard, Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work with a global leader in facilities and corporate real estate management
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance