Technical Engineering Manager
Locations: Birmingham, Bristol, Oxford, United Kingdom.
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading provider of integrated facilities management and real estate services. We’re looking for an experienced Technical Manager to join our National Accounts division, supporting a national portfolio of client resorts and driving engineering excellence across the contract.
About the Role
As a key technical leader, you’ll act as the principal client-facing expert, providing strategic engineering support, driving innovation, and ensuring best practice across all service lines. This is a highly visible role where you’ll partner with account teams, business development, and QHSE to deliver safe, reliable, and forward-thinking solutions.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the technical SME across all contracts, promoting best practice and standardisation
* Support site teams with engineering expertise across all building services disciplines
* Lead technical investigations and root cause analysis, sharing lessons learned
* Provide technical input to business development opportunities and client solutions
* Act as Senior Authorised Person / Authorising Engineer (Electrical, Pressure, Confined Spaces)
* Develop and implement maintenance strategies, risk registers, and technical documentation
* Champion innovation and new technologies across the division
* Mentor and develop engineers, raising technical standards across teams
* Work closely with QHSE to ensure safe systems of work and compliance
* Provide occasional out-of-hours support for account teams when required
* Work from home base with national travel across England
What You’ll Bring
* Qualified engineer in Building Services Engineering or similar
* Proven experience or working toward a Senior Authorised Person / Authorising Engineer
* Strong knowledge of building services systems (electrical, mechanical, etc.)
* Experience in client-facing roles within a multi-site environment
* Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to produce clear technical reports
* Confident communicator, able to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
* Flexible, proactive approach with the ability to support at short notice
Why Join CBRE GWS?
* Work on a diverse national portfolio with high-profile clients
* Be part of a business that values innovation, safety, and technical excellence
* Opportunities to develop, lead, and influence engineering standards across the UK
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