Technical Supervisor
CBRE Enterprise EMEA
CBRE is seeking a highly capable Technical Supervisor to support the delivery of technical facilities services at a major refinery site. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing hard services including HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems across a complex, highly regulated environment.
You will lead a multi-skilled engineering team, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations while supporting critical infrastructure that underpins operational continuity. This role is also key in supporting technical facilities linked to research, development, and operational activities across multiple buildings and specialist environments.
What You'll Do:
Technical & Operational Delivery
- Oversee maintenance and operation of building plant, equipment, and utilities using CAFM/CMMS systems
- Ensure delivery of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive works
- Support day-to-day technical operations across multiple facilities and workshops
- Maintain a hands-on approach to troubleshooting and engineering tasks
- Lead and develop a team of engineers and technicians
- Conduct performance reviews, manage rotas, and identify training needs
- Promote high standards of technical competence and service delivery
- Ensure no single points of failure within team capability
- Ensure compliance with UK H&S legislation, COSHH, and refinery/site-specific regulations
- Review and approve Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
- Promote a strong safety culture across the team through leadership and engagement
- Maintain compliance records, audits, and asset tracking
- Manage and supervise specialist contractors and service providers
- Ensure all work is delivered safely, on time, and within budget
- Engage with internal stakeholders, committees, and departments to support operational needs
- Communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reliability, and cost effectiveness
- Support forward planning of technical resources, materials, and infrastructure
- Contribute to policy development and best practice within the site and wider CBRE team
- Develop proposals, costings, and business cases where required
What You'll Need:
Qualifications & Experience
- Recognised technical qualification (C&G, NVQ, HNC/HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering)
- Proven experience in a supervisory role within Facilities Management or a highly regulated environment (e.g., refinery, chemical plant, industrial setting)
- Strong understanding of HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems
- Solid knowledge of UK building regulations and health & safety standards
- Experience using CAFM/CMMS systems
- Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
- Ability to assess risk and produce high-quality documentation (RAMS, COSHH, SOPs)
- Proactive, solution-focused with strong stakeholder engagement skills
- Full UK Driving Licence (required for site-based duties)
- Ability to work across multiple buildings within a complex operational environment
About CBRE Global Workplace Solutions:
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.
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