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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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