Facilities Sr Engineer - Makati City

CBRE Asia Pacific; Makati; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Merit Increase

Performance Bonus

HMO & Life Insurance on Day 1

Paid Leave Credits — sick

Paid Leave Credits — vacation

Autonomy in work

Inclusive culture

Safety & Well-Being

Job summary

CBRE Asia Pacific in Makati is seeking a seasoned Building Engineer to monitor, maintain and repair critical building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and safety infrastructure. You will oversee daily operations and guide a team of technicians to ensure 24/7 readiness for BPO production floors.

The ideal candidate is a licensed mechanical or electrical engineer with at least seven years’ experience in facilities or building systems, with strong leadership, vendor management, and

Qualifications

• Licensed Mechanical or Electrical Engineer with 7+ years in facilities or building systems.
• Experience in facilities/building engineering within BPO or commercial environments.
• Strong understanding of HVAC and electrical systems.
• Proven leadership experience managing technical teams.
• Knowledge of safety standards and local codes.
• Willingness to work a shifting schedule, 6 days a week.
• Able to start ASAP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and maintenance of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection).
• Lead, mentor, and supervise building technicians and maintenance staff.
• Implement preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance programs.
• Ensure 24/7 operational readiness to support BPO production floors.
• Manage, operate, and troubleshoot facilities equipment (air conditioning, UPS, generators, switchgears, electrical panels, pumps, elevators, chillers, etc.).
• Troubleshoot equipment issues, perform root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Maintain safety, regulatory compliance, and vendor SLAs.
• Maintain equipment logs and asset documentation.
• Support energy-efficiency initiatives and cost-effective operations.
• Respond to facility emergencies and provide on-call coverage as needed.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Leadership

Vendor management

Safety standards

Critical facilities

Education

Licensed Mechanical Engineer

Licensed Electrical Engineer

Job description

Job ID 289735

Posted 04-Aug-2026

Service line GWS Segment

Role type Full-time

Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities Management

Location(s) Makati City - National Capital Region - Philippines

Facilities Sr Engineer (Makati)

CBRE is the global leader in commercial real estate services and investments. With services, insights and data that span every dimension of the industry, we create solutions for clients of every size, in every sector and across every geography. CBRE is the place where talented people who want to do impactful work can realize potential in every dimension.

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS)

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.

About The Role

As a CBRE Building Engineer, you will be responsible for monitoring, maintaining and repairing building system operations and the performance of various areas including plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating, and cooling.

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.

What You'll Do

• Oversee daily operations and maintenance of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection)
• Lead, mentor, and supervise building technicians and maintenance staff
• Implement preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance programs
• Ensure 24/7 operational readiness to support BPO production floors
• Manage, operate, and troubleshoot BPO-critical facilities equipment (Air Conditioning, Air Handling, UPS systems, Generators, ATS, switchgears, electrical panels, FDAS, sprinklers, FM200, water pumps, STP/grease traps, plumbing infrastructure, elevators, AHUs, chillers, cooling towers)
• Troubleshoot equipment issues, perform root-cause analysis, and apply sustainable corrective actions
• Maintain compliance with safety regulations, building codes, and environmental standards
• Manage vendor relationships, service level agreements, and technical project supervision
• Maintain records of equipment logs, maintenance reports, and asset documentation
• Support energy-efficiency initiatives and cost-effective building operations
• Respond to facility emergencies and provide on-call coverage as needed

About You

• Licensed Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with at least 7 years of experience in Facilities or Building systems.
• Significant experience in facilities or building engineering within BPO or commercial environments
• Strong understanding of HVAC, electrical systems, and critical BPO infrastructure
• Proven leadership experience managing technical teams
• Knowledge of safety standards, local codes, and regulatory compliance
• Excellent communication, coordination, and vendor management skills
• Amenable to work on a shifting schedule, 6 days a week, weekends/ holidays
• Can start ASAP

So, what's in it for you?

• Annual Merit Increase
• Performance Bonus
• 12 days of sick leave credits (unused sick leave credits convertible to cash)
• 12 days of vacation leave credits (unused vacation leave credits will be rolled over the following year)
• HMO and Life Insurance on Day 1
• Autonomy in work - We support and reward creators and doers, encourage innovation and an entrepreneurial mind-set.
• Inclusivity and Accessibility - We enable, value and embrace diverse perspectives across many dimensions
• Safety and Well-Being - You'll be provided with the work environment, resources and tools to feel like your most productive self and offered support for your total wellbeing.

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.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

Service line: GWS Segment