Technical Manager

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global 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
• WFH 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