Engineering Manager

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.  

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

What this job involves:

• Lead, train, and evaluate engineering staff, ensure adherence to client polices, conduct emergency drills, manage attendance, and hold regular operational meetings

• Ensure reliable, safe and cost-effective operation of all critical engineering systems, prepare monthly performance reports and support annual budget planning with data-driven inprovement proposals

• Maintain accurate records including asset registers, as built drawings, maintenance logs, and emergency / vendor contract lists, ensure all documentation meets client and regulatory requirements

• Manage procurement process, contractor selection, performance reviews and maintain an up-to-date register of all maintenance contracts and service agreements

• Oversee routine, preventive, and ad-hoc maintenance, conduct site inspections, manage work in critical areas (e.g., comms rooms), and ensure plant rooms and workspaces are kept safe and orderly

• Manage 24/7 emergency call-out coverage, lead incident response coordination, and implement emergency recovery procedures (SOPs / EOPs) to restore critical systems promptly

• Drive energy-saving and environmental initiatives, manage structured cabling systems per client guidelines, and ensure full compliance with health, safety and statutory regulations

Interested?  An ideal candidate would need to have the following qualifications

Desired experience and technical skills

Required

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical, Mechanical, Building Services Engineering or a related field

• At least 5 years of managerial experience in critical facility or engineering-focused facilities management (e.g. data centers, premium office buildings or financial sector environments)

• Proven track record managing engineering operations in mission-critical environments such as investment banking premises, Tier III / IV data centers, or high-availability commercial facilities

• Strong team leadership, project management, and interpersonal skills, able to build trust and work effectively with cross-functional teams, vendors and senior stakeholders

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey technical information clearly; consistently anticipates client needs through active listening and a service-oriented mindset

• Demonstrates calm judgment, critical thinking, and attention to detail when managing incidents, emergencies, or high-pressure operational scenarios

• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a commitment to continuous learning and operational excellence

• Fluent English (spoken and written); strong time-management abilities and a disciplined approach to ensuring accuracy, safety, and efficiency in all tasks

Location:

On-site –Hong Kong, SAR, China

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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