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Director of Engineering

CBRELondon, England, United Kingdom

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

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Director of Engineering

Job ID

112151

Posted

23-May-2023

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Building Management, Engineering / Maintenance, Facilities Management

Location(s)

London - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Director of Engineering to join the team located in London.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the mobilization and management of a brand new, 1,000,000 sq ft flagship building for one of our key technology clients. They will provide senior technical and operational leadership to their team, including : the development and implementation of policies and procedures; managing the performance of all FM staff and systems related to the site and taking the opportunities of a technology enabled building to achieve outstanding quality, efficiency, and sector innovation.

Role Summary :

Hire and lead a team of technical staff to deliver maintenance and technical services for a high-profile mixed-use building
Design and execute a capital asset maintenance and replacement strategy for all building systems including life safety, mechanical, electrical and plumbing assets.
Deliver specified service levels within budget, to an excellent level of quality, and in the agreed timeframe.
Ensure technical excellence in the delivery of maintenance services, including development of staff and suppliers
Provide recommendations for tactical and strategic planning
Lead the procurement of detailed engineering and maintenance service contracts
Responsible for new business development, including identification of opportunities, client solicitation, proposal development and presentation
Anticipate and respond to client's needs
Supervise the planning, budgeting and control of operating and capital expenditures
Oversee and approve the calculation of all special billings
Supervise the preparation of annual budgets, forecast, management plans, monthly performance reports, and variance reports
Ensure the delivery of accurate, timely and complete reports and perform regular inspections of property
Develop Standard Operating Procedures, Emergency Preparedness Documents and Disaster Recovery Plans
Mobilise FM systems such as safe systems of work, permit systems and computerised maintenance management systems
Manage warranties schedules
Oversee the fit out of technical spaces
Oversee the commissioning and witnessing activities on site to mitigate missed opportunities
Establish requirements for the FM team such as tools, PPE and uniforms
Recommend and direct alterations, maintenance and reconditioning of assets as necessary
Other duties as assigned

Experience Required :

Bachelor's degree (BEng / BS preferred) from four-year college or university in a numerate subject

Multiple years of related experience leading technical and operational teams for flagship buildings

Intermediate skills with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Applications

Ability to comprehend, analyze and interpret complex business documents

Ability to write reports, manuals, speeches and articles with accuracy and confidence

Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to employees, clients, top management and / or public groups

Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with key employees, top management and client groups to take desired action

Working knowledge of management accounting concepts and the ability to manage a P&L account

Ability to solve multi-faceted problems and develop a variety of well-reasoned options in complex situations

Excellent analytical and quantitative skills

Draw upon the analysis of others and makes recommendations that have a direct impact on the company

Excellent working knowledge and understanding of architectural, electrical and mechanical systems

Experience working with smart buildings

Good understanding of leases, contracts and related documents

Master's degree (MEng / MS) desirable

Professional designation such as CPM, RPA, CCIM or similar desirable

Professional Engineer (PE) license, Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or similar preferred

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