Location:
Richmond Upon Thames
About the Role:
As a CBRE Facilities Manager, you will manage a team responsible for providing overseeing building operations and maintenance for dedicated global technology clients facility in Richmond Upton Thames.
This job is a part of the Facilities Management functional area which focuses on all aspects of the operations of a set of assets, providing support to the Property Managers regarding all repairs and investment plans.
What You'll Do:
Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
Schedule and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.
Coordinate and manage facility repairs and maintenance by working with technicians, vendors, and contractors.
Maintain positive client relationships and conduct meetings on unresolved facility issues.
Prepare and manage capital projects, operating budgets, and variance reports.
Perform facility inspections quality assurance following local, state, and federal regulations. Suggest operational efficiencies, repairs, and upgrade opportunities.
Manage environmental health and safety procedures for facilities.
Oversee vendor relationships and invoicing procedures. Review price quotes for the procurement of parts, services, and labor for projects.
Conduct process and procedure training on maintenance, repairs, and safety best practices.
Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence parties of shared interests to reach an agreement.
Apply knowledge of own discipline and how own discipline integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives.
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex issues which may or may not be evident in existing systems and processes.
What You'll Need:
Bachelor's Degree preferred (Facilities Management, Engineering, Building Services, or related discipline). In lieu of a degree, a strong combination of practical facilities management experience and technical training will be considered.
Professional FM certifications highly desirable, such as IWFM (Level 4+), NEBOSH General Certificate, IOSH Managing Safely, or equivalent technical accreditations related to hard/soft services.
Demonstrated experience managing multi-disciplinary facilities operations, including hard services (HVAC, M&E, fire systems) and soft services (cleaning, security, landscaping, waste).
Experience working with external vendors, contractors, and service providers, including procurement, contract management, KPIs, and performance review processes.
Proven experience in delivering workplace experience services and maintaining positive client relationships in a corporate or technology-led environment.
Proficiency with CAFM systems, work order management platforms, and general digital tools (MS Office, Teams, SharePoint).
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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