Who are we? Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
Team Description Due to continuous demands for their expertise, we are currently expanding our Engineering Consultancy team and looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our market leading technical asset management team, on a full time permanent basis. With a focus on Commercial buildings, the successful candidate will focus on delivering a range of M&E Asset Engineering including: Technical Due Diligence, Dilapidations, M&E Audits, Technical/Condition Surveys, PPM/Life Cycle Costing to and range of clients. This role will suit a client facing individual with technical asset management skills. The individual must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; be a good team player and also able to demonstrate reliability, flexibility and initiative. The candidate must also have the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines and be able to adapt to ever changing client and market requirements.
Role Summary This opportunity is for a position at Associate/Senior Engineer level within a team of 15 professionals in the heart of London’s West End, among a larger department that offers a wide range of building consultancy advice. The candidate will predominantly be working with both internal and external investor and occupier clients ranging from international speculative investors, large PLC corporates to national/international investment funds. The candidate will be involved across all areas of the Technical Asset Management team which will include defect diagnosis, technical surveys, planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules, undertaking negotiations and maintenance auditing. The tasks will be undertaken across a range of property types predominantly across London and the South East although UK. and European travel maybe required to support the wider teams. Working independently or as part of a wider internal team to take responsibility for the management of client and project teams to deliver building surveying instructions profitability and on time. The candidate will need to work closely with other CBRE and Turner & Townsend colleagues and departments to grow relationships and business opportunities; Practice areas that are expected of the candidate include technical due diligence for investment and occupier purposes, dilapidations for both landlord and tenants, contract administration, refurbishment works and maintenance advice (PPMs). The candidate will be working on a wide range of instructions and property types with an emphasis on commercial installations and operational real estate throughout the UK. The applicant must be client facing, with commercial, business development experience. Work will include but not be limited to:
Technical Due Diligence (TDD)
Dilapidations
Technical Advisory, Support & Management
Energy Surveys & Assessment
Asset Improvement Planning (De-carbonisation and Net Zero Carbon strategy)
Life Cycle and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules
Project Management/ Monitoring
Supporting other areas of the CBRE and Turner & Townsend businesses as required
Responsibilities
The role will involve the successful implementation and delivery of professional building services engineering within the Building Consultancy team through the completion of a varied range of building services instructions.
Take responsibility for the management of client and project teams to deliver high quality and timely building services instructions profitably;
Deliver instructions (surveys & reports) from inception to completion with the minimum of supervision to meet the instruction objectives in accordance with company policies;
Survey and reports to include but are not limited to:
Technical due diligence reviews of buildings (individual or portfolios) for vendors, investors and occupiers , this is to include the coordination of wider specialist consultancy reports;
Planned Preventative Maintenance Inspections and Reporting
Sustainability advice and Net Zero Carbon/ decarbonisation strategy
Preparation of Schedule of Dilapidations and support the Building Surveying team in negotiating dilapidations settlements on behalf of Landlord or Tenant;
Preparation of dilapidations provisional assessment reports for occupiers;
Asset verification and life cycle plans / forward maintenance registers;
Preparation of performance specification documentation, running of the tender process and the contract administration of refurbishment projects;
Comply with T&T PJM/CBRE’s policies and management system;
Work in compliance with Quality Management Procedures;
To positively contribute to the wider Building Surveying business plan and revenue targets to assist in achieving its objectives.
To develop client relationships with existing customers and explore opportunities for future business.
To identify business opportunities for Engineering Consultancy delivered either as part of the Asset Engineering services or stand alone.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Qualifications Essential Experienced Asset Engineering Engineer (Building Services) ideally with technical asset management skills and an understanding of design. Qualified to at least HNC/HND level Desirable Ideally will hold a relevant Mechanical or Building Services Engineering degree or equivalent, Chartered status desirable
Skills Essential Able to work collaboratively across the teams service line disciplines Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills Highly developed communicator with the ability to make a good first impression Resilient, adaptable and above all, keen and enthusiastic with a hunger to learn and diversify Confident to meet, network and socialise with potential and existing clientsBe confident and proficient with commercial cost calculations and estimates Have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with people of all levels of seniority Be confident and have the ability to meet with clients regularly Be diligent, organised and pro-active with an exceptional attention to detail Ability to prioritise and manage workload and act on their own initiative Have a flexible approach to work with a willingness to travel in the UK if necessary Be able to work as part of a team, supporting and working with colleagues and other departments; Be able to build, develop and maintain existing business and client relationships Be able to organise and prioritise tasks so that they are efficiently completed within an agreed time frame Be able to provide concise and clear written communication Be sociable and an outgoing team player who deals effectively with colleagues and clients Be confident and assertive where required but understands and appreciates the importance of using discretion Be proficient with Microsoft Office and Windows applications Have a clean driving licence
Desirable - Be sustainability minded with a passion and focus for new technology and decarbonisation Willingness to travel within Europe Experience Essential - Have experience of working within an engineering or property consultancy team with a focus on building services Have a sound understanding of mechanical, electrical, life safety and public health installations and an ability to assess their condition Have experience working with and/ or managing technical, specialist contractors Desirable Have a network of M&E supply chain and industry contacts Have significant experience within the commercial M&E industry
Our Values Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Disclaimers Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsend were consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with CBRE Project Management, you will subsequently transfer to the newly formed entity that encompasses both organizations.
