Facilities & Technical Operations Lead

CBRE Group, Inc.; Cork; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. in Cork seeks a Facilities Manager to lead technical operations, coordinate with vendors, and oversee maintenance programs.

You will manage safety compliance, asset data, and critical systems, while driving cost efficiencies and reliable building performance. The role requires strong communication, hands-on technical knowledge, and the ability to respond to after-hours incidents.

Qualifications

• Fluent English in speaking and writing.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong technical knowledge in building systems.
• Experience with building technical systems (BMS, HVAC, UPS, generators, fire protection).
• Understanding of Irish electrical regulations and HSA guidelines.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond to critical failures (out of hours).
• Excellent verbal and email communication skills.
• Team-oriented with cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end facility technical operations and act as escalation point.
• Coordinate with vendors, project teams, and occupancy services.
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance and asset replacement plans.
• Inspect and audit suppliers and critical systems to prevent downtime.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Respond to critical incidents and outages, including after-hours support.
• Maintain up-to-date logbooks and documentation.
• Drive cost efficiencies and reliable building performance.

Skills

Fluent English

Stress tolerance

Adaptability

Teamwork

Communication

Ownership

F-Gas regulations knowledge

Electrical regs knowledge

Technical knowledge

Tools

BMS

HVAC systems

UPS

Generators

Vesda

Job description

CBRE Group, Inc. in Cork seeks a Facilities Manager to lead technical operations, coordinate with vendors, and oversee maintenance programs.

You will manage safety compliance, asset data, and critical systems, while driving cost efficiencies and reliable building performance. The role requires strong communication, hands-on technical knowledge, and the ability to respond to after-hours incidents.