Technical Manager

Job Summary :

As a CBRE Technical Manager, you will be responsible for leading and overseeing all technical aspects of facilities operations, ensuring safe, compliant, reliable, and cost-effective building services. This role provides technical leadership across mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), fire/life safety systems, and building infrastructure, while managing vendors, budgets, and service delivery standards.

What You'll Do :

• Oversee daily technical operations across multiple facilities or sites, ensuring uninterrupted building services.
• Manage MEP systems including HVAC, electrical systems, UPS, generators, BMS, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
• Lead preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance programs to maximize asset lifecycle and reduce downtime.
• Review and approve technical plans, method statements, risk assessments, and work permits.
• Investigate technical incidents, equipment failures, and system inefficiencies; implement corrective actions and root cause analysis.

• Ensure full compliance with local statutory requirements, codes, and standards (e.g., fire safety, electrical safety, environmental regulations).
• Support audits, inspections, and certifications by authorities and clients.
• Drive HSE best practices, ensuring safe systems of work and contractor compliance.
• Maintain accurate documentation, logs, compliance records, and asset registers.

• Act as the primary technical point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Provide technical advice, reports, and recommendations to senior management.
• Participate in client meetings and site walkthroughs / visits.
• Support mobilization, handover, and demobilization of sites from a technical standpoint.

• Support preparation and management of OPEX and CAPEX budgets.
• Identify cost optimization and energy efficiency opportunities.
• Monitor asset performance and recommend upgrades, replacements, or lifecycle strategies.
• Support energy management and sustainability initiatives where applicable.

• Lead, mentor, and develop technical teams and site engineers.
• Promote continuous improvement, standardization, and best practice sharing.

What You'll Need :

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services, or equivalent).
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE)) are advantageous.
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in facilities management, building services, or engineering operations
• Strong technical knowledge of MEP systems and building operations.
• Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Sound knowledge of statutory compliance and safety standards.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and cost controls.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.