Workplace Manager

CBRE; Reading; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE in Reading, UK is recruiting a Workplace Manager to lead day-to-day facilities management and exercise governance over client sites. The role focuses on building strong stakeholder relationships, driving service performance, and delivering continuous improvement across the portfolio.

You will manage on-site teams, coordinate with service partners, and ensure budgeting, project delivery, and HSE compliance are met to uphold CBRE standards.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer service abilities required.
• Problem-solving and proactive issue resolution essential.
• HSE awareness (IOSH) expected and applied on site.
• Self-motivated with ability to lead on-site teams.
• Experience in contract management and budgeting beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of Workplace and Facilities Management services across the site portfolio.
• Provide leadership to on-site teams and service partners, promoting accountability and high performance.
• Build relationships with client stakeholders and act as primary point of contact for operational matters, escalations and service improvements.
• Manage supplier performance, service delivery standards, KPIs, audits and corrective actions.
• Act as the primary contact for local stakeholders, ensuring timely resolution of issues and service requests.
• Drive operational excellence through service reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage site budgets, forecasting and cost control in line with targets.
• Support planning and delivery of workplace projects, moves, changes and refurbishment activities.
• Maintain relationships with landlords, contractors and service partners for effective operations.
• Lead governance, incident management, root cause analysis and business continuity activities.
• Ensure compliance with QHSE requirements and account governance.
• Promote a positive workplace experience through proactive stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service experience

Problem-solving

HSE awareness IOSH

Self-motivated

Contract management

Leadership

Education

FM qualification or equivalent

Job description

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Workplace Manager for one of our clients in the technology sector to join the team located in Reading, UK. You will build client relationships at a local - Country level through a structured and consistent engagement model as well as act as a Single Point of Contact to manage the client relationship at the consumer level. You will act as the key point of accountability for GWO (Global Workplace Operations) services and solutions from the client’s perspective at all delivery stages as well as act as the internal Client to the GWO Delivery team, the point of escalation and representation for the regional client team.

You’ll Also Be Responsible For The Following

• Leading the day-to-day delivery of Workplace and Facilities Management services across the site portfolio.
• Providing leadership and direction to on-site teams and service partners, promoting accountability, collaboration and high performance.
• Building strong relationships with client stakeholders and acting as the primary point of contact for operational matters, escalations and service improvements.Managing supplier performance, service delivery standards, KPIs, audits and corrective actions.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for local stakeholders, ensuring timely resolution of issues, escalations and service requests.
• Driving operational excellence through regular service reviews, action plan management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Managing site budgets, forecasting and cost control activities in line with account targets.
• Supporting the planning and delivery of workplace projects, moves, changes and refurbishment activities.
• Maintaining strong relationships with landlords, contractors and service partners to ensure effective site operations.
• Leading operational governance, incident management, root cause analysis and business continuity activities.
• Ensuring compliance with CBRE QHSE requirements, account governance and statutory obligations.
• Promoting a positive workplace experience through proactive stakeholder engagement and service enhancement initiatives.

Experience Required

• Experience of 3 - 5 years in a facilities management/supervisory role or related service environment.
• Demonstrate experience in dealing with customer service and exhibit key skills within this area.
• Sound problem-solving ability.
• Sound understanding of HSE requirements i.e. IOSH
• Strong communication skills (oral and written).
• Experience in contract management and measurement.
• Self-motivated.
• Strong commercial understanding - P&L/Budget responsibility up to $3M.
• Manage up to 5 staff.
• Possess an FM qualification or equivalent

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

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