Engineering Manager

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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 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 opportunity involves:

As an Engineering Manager you will be responsible for the A Grade commercial asset and the services that ensure safe operations and comfort to the occupants. 

The role provides hands-on leadership of engineering services operations, with a focus spanning energy sustainability, ongoing building commissioning and operational improvements, strategic delivery of lifecycle asset planning, project management, through to the daily operation of all property services with a focus on sustainable and economic performance and constant improvement.

Location: Parramatta Square, 1 Smith Street.

Benefits:

• 18 weeks paid parental leave for Primary Carer after 6 months of service

• Private Health Insurance Discounts

• Gym & Wellbeing Discounts

• Employee assistance program

• Health & Beauty Discounts

• Novated Lease for EV Cars

• ‘You Days’ – 2 extra leave days!

• Ongoing training & development

Overview of the role:

• Lead and manage the site operational team and third-party service providers, ensuring efficient prioritization and completion of all operational activities and small to mid-size projects.

• Drive sustainability performance by collaborating with engineering leadership to achieve NABERS Energy and Water targets, implementing improvement programs and managing site-based sustainability forums.

• Maintain strong client relationships through regular updates, formal reporting, meeting attendance, and professional guidance to the operational team on service delivery standards.

• Ensure full compliance with statutory requirements, including obtaining certifications for essential services, preparing annual Fire Safety Statements, and maintaining all regulatory documentation.

• Manage Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety requirements, including contractor inductions, risk management plans, Safe Work Method Statements, and audit program actions.

• Coordinate effective maintenance management through periodic building inspections, specialist contractor oversight, and procurement of materials to minimize tenant disruption.

• Provide high-level customer service to building tenants through direct engagement, tenant meetings, issue resolution updates, and communication of building initiatives.

• Prepare and manage annual operational and capital works budgets in collaboration with stakeholders, with quarterly monitoring and updates.

• Oversee tender preparation, contract documentation, and pricing for property works and services in accordance with client requirements and established procedures.

• Deliver comprehensive reporting including REST quarterly reports (Engineering and Operations section), operational performance metrics, audit compliance, and management review obligations.

Sounds like you? This is what we are looking for:

• You’ll possess a strong understanding of base building facilities management with an emphasis on commercial assets.
• You enjoy taking the lead, are confident and able to work autonomously as well as in a team, and you’re resilient in the face of challenges and thrive on solution finding.
• Is it essential you have superior communication skills both verbal and written and you maintain a positive approach to meeting clients needs whilst managing tenant expectations.

Apply today, quoting job reference number LMREQ515544 

Location:

On-site –Sydney, NSW

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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