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Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.
Fabric Engineer — Mobile, London
JLL | Workplace Management
You show up, sort the problem, and vanish before anyone knows your name. Meanwhile, you're juggling everything from plumbing emergencies to electrical faults with zero recognition and a to-do list that never ends.
What if you could use those multi-trade skills somewhere that actually values them? Where you're not just keeping buildings standing, but creating workplace experiences people actually notice — and where your expertise opens doors instead of just fixing them.
Why fabric engineers choose JLL
Work that matters
You'll be the skilled professional keeping London's leading workplaces running smoothly. Real variety across commercial sites, solving genuine problems, not patching the same leaking radiator for the fifth time this month.
Pay and overtime worth having
Competitive salary with overtime that respects your time: time-and-a-half weekdays, double time weekends, plus £15 daily standby rate (£50 on bank holidays). Your skills and availability are valued, not exploited.
Career progression that's real
This isn't a dead-end maintenance role. Clear pathways to senior engineer, supervisor, and account management positions. We promote from within because we'd rather develop talent than constantly recruit it.
Training you'll actually use
Continuous professional development, specialist vendor liaison, and exposure to cutting-edge building systems. Expand your skillset with technologies and methodologies that keep you ahead of the curve.
Backup when you need it
You're part of a Workplace Management team, not out there alone. Technical support, account managers who listen, and a culture where asking for help is encouraged, not seen as weakness.
Stability with flexibility
The security of working for a FTSE 250 company with blue-chip clients, combined with the autonomy of a mobile role. Manage your patch, make decisions, and own your results.
The complete package
Core compensation:
Competitive salary (discussed at interview)
Enhanced overtime: x1.5 weekdays, x2 weekends
Day in lieu on bank holidays
Standby rates: £15/day, £50 on bank holidays
Time off that works:
24 days holiday + bank holidays
Buy up to 5 extra days or sell 2 days back
Flexibility that respects your life outside work
Security & wellbeing:
Life assurance
Company pension with auto-enrollment
Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support)
Health and wellbeing resources
Forward-thinking benefits:
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discounts across major brands
Learning and development programs
What you'll be doing
You'll be the go-to fabric engineer supporting multiple workplace environments across London. Your day involves planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, and ensuring specialist contractors deliver quality work that meets standards.
You'll manage compliance requirements, maintain plant rooms to exacting standards, and complete accurate work orders through our Corrigo platform. This means fault-finding across plumbing, carpentry, decorating, and building fabric — genuine multi-trade work that keeps you engaged and learning.
The role requires strong customer interaction with workplace occupiers, so you'll be the professional face of the engineering team, not hidden away in a plant room. You'll participate in health and safety activities, communicate effectively with account managers, and take ownership of your designated areas.
Real responsibility. Real variety. Real impact on how people experience their workplace every day.
What we're looking for
Essential:
Multi-trade experience with comprehensive understanding across fabric disciplines
Proven background working in commercial workplace environments
Excellent communication skills and professional demeanor with occupiers at all levels
Strong IT capabilities and report writing skills
Ability to stay calm under pressure and deliver within tight timeframes
Proactive approach to maintaining the highest operational standards
The JLL difference: We're looking for someone who wants to grow, not just maintain. Someone who takes pride in their work and understands that modern workplaces demand more than just technical fixes — they need skilled professionals who get the bigger picture.
What you can expect from us
You'll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture where workplace experience isn't just a buzzword — it's what we do. A place where your technical expertise combines with genuine career development, where colleagues collaborate across desks and continents, and where your contributions are recognized and rewarded.
This is your chance to develop your strengths in an environment that's going somewhere. Keep your ambitions in sight and imagine where JLL Workplace Management can take you.
Ready to put your skills somewhere they're valued?
If you're tired of being taken for granted and want a role where your multi-trade expertise opens career doors, let's talk.
Apply today with your CV through JLL Careers — or reach out if you'd like to know more before applying.
JLL is an equal opportunities employer.
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.
About JLL –
We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.
