Global Engineering Director

Global Engineering Lead/Director

Area / Location - Global (Location - ideally London or New York)

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible and Accountable for the Global delivery of Engineering services on the client account. Enabling the development and delivery of a global Engineering strategy to support the client's business ensuring maximum uptime and system continuity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Acts as 'Trusted Advisor' and technical expert to the client team at all senior levels including GBSS Leadership and end user stakeholders.
• Ensures delivery of contractual commitments including uptime, reporting, service delivery, KPI compliance. Direct responsibility for global leadership via a team of regional engineers through a regional / functional matrix management structure.
• Ensures Engineering compliance with scope of remit.
• Provides development of account Engineering strategy in alignment with the contract, continuous improvement and reflection of client needs.
• Leads technical investigations, compiles, and presents reports and recommendations when required.
• Ensures consistency of delivery through standardization of Engineering processes, training, and awareness.
• Engages with peer group across CBRE to develop a strong network to identify improvements for the account and contribute to the success of the wider organization.
• Drive the implementation of Best Practices globally.
• Perform audit on processes/ tools/ etc. that have been implemented in the different Regions/ Locations
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides formal supervision to direct reports. Recommends staff recruitment, selection, promotion,

advancement, corrective action, and termination. Conducts performance appraisal and other performance

discussions with individual employees. Plans and monitors appropriate staffing levels and utilization of

labor, including overtime. Prepares and delivers performance appraisal for staff. Mentors and coaches

team members to further develop competencies. Leads by example and models behaviors that are

consistent with the company's values.

QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• CEng or PEng Degree essential
• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Electrical or Mechanical
• Engineering preferred. Minimum 10+ years of related experience.

CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES

• CEng or PEng

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to comprehend, analyse, and interpret the most complex business documents. Ability to

respond effectively to the most sensitive issues. Ability to write reports, manuals, speeches and

articles using distinctive style. 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.

FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE

Requires in-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles. Reviews complex financial/business analysis and reports prepared by subordinates. Ability to analyze the most complex business/financial data and develop innovative solutions. Develops and implements financial policies and procedures. Approves and oversees department/division budget.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve advanced problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations.

Requires expert level analytical and quantitative skills with proven experience in developing strategic solutions for a growing matrix-based multi-industry sales environment. Draws upon the analysis of others and makes recommendations that have a direct impact on the company.

OTHER SKILLS and/or ABILITIES

Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and intranet/internet. Ability to use work order system. Working knowledge of asset management, property management, leasing, disposition, and construction.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

Decisions made with in-depth understanding and interpretation of procedures, company policies and business practices to achieve general results. Responsible for setting project, department and/or division deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause long-term impact to line of business and/or overall company.

SAFETY

Responsible for personal safety and the safety of those who are affected by your work. This includes but is not limited to:

• Complete all required and assigned HSE training at a satisfactory level,
• Follow all activity policies and procedures, including all HSE-related requirements at all times,
• Participate in all HSE-related programs & activities as required, including incident investigations, interviews, auditing and assessment, etc.
• Report any conditions which you feel could result in an accident or injury and / or stop work if required.

As a Manager:

• While adhering to all HSE requirements established for CBRE employees, supervisors and managers are additionally required to:
• Provide sufficient distraction-free time for employees to complete all required HSE training & support the HSE training program implicitly,
• Investigate and resolve (if possible) all reported unsafe conditions / acts and communicate results back to the affected stakeholders,
• Support "stop work" authority when it is exercised in good faith,
• Communicate any / all potential workplace hazards and workplace procedures

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.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

CBRE Group is a Fortune 500 commercial real estate services and investment firm offering property management, facilities services and more globally.