Technical Manager

Job ID

257785

Posted

06-Feb-2026

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities Management

Location(s)

Singapore - Singapore

Job Summary

As a CBRE Technical Manager, you will be responsible for leading and overseeing all technical aspects of facilities operations, ensuring safe, compliant, reliable, and cost-effective building services. This role provides technical leadership across mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), fire/life safety systems, and building infrastructure, while managing vendors, budgets, and service delivery standards.

What You'll Do

Technical & Operational Management

Oversee daily technical operations across multiple facilities or sites, ensuring uninterrupted building services.

Manage MEP systems including HVAC, electrical systems, UPS, generators, BMS, plumbing, and fire protection systems.

Lead preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance programs to maximize asset lifecycle and reduce downtime.

Review and approve technical plans, method statements, risk assessments, and work permits.

Investigate technical incidents, equipment failures, and system inefficiencies; implement corrective actions and root cause analysis.

Compliance, Safety & Risk

Ensure full compliance with local statutory requirements, codes, and standards (e.g., fire safety, electrical safety, environmental regulations).

Support audits, inspections, and certifications by authorities and clients.

Drive HSE best practices, ensuring safe systems of work and contractor compliance.

Maintain accurate documentation, logs, compliance records, and asset registers.

Stakeholder & Client Management

Act as the primary technical point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders.

Provide technical advice, reports, and recommendations to senior management.

Participate in client meetings and site walkthroughs / visits.

Support mobilization, handover, and demobilization of sites from a technical standpoint.

Financial & Asset Management

Support preparation and management of OPEX and CAPEX budgets.

Identify cost optimization and energy efficiency opportunities.

Monitor asset performance and recommend upgrades, replacements, or lifecycle strategies.

Support energy management and sustainability initiatives where applicable.

Leadership & Team Development

Lead, mentor, and develop technical teams and site engineers.

Promote continuous improvement, standardization, and best practice sharing.

What You'll Need

Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services, or equivalent).

Relevant professional certifications (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE)) are advantageous.

Minimum 7–10 years of experience in facilities management, building services, or engineering operations

Strong technical knowledge of MEP systems and building operations.

Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills.

Sound knowledge of statutory compliance and safety standards.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and cost controls.

Ability to operate in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.

Service line: None