Technical Lead Nigeria

Who we are

We are the market leader in commercial real estate services and investments and provide an integrated suite of high-quality real estate services to our clients across Africa and the Middle East, including facilities management, advisory & transaction services, project management.

We support predominantly corporate clients who buy services on a contracted basis all across the Middle East and Africa - even globally, depending on their portfolio.

Why choose us

Imagine more than just the future of work; with CBRE Excellerate, you can create it. As part of our global powerhouse, you'll find a culture that fosters an entrepreneurial mindset, where your best work is not just encouraged but celebrated. Collaborate with talented individuals, harness the support of unparalleled resources, and enjoy the journey as you grow both personally and professionally.

Core Duties:

• Manage the maintenance service offered by Consultants/Contractors to ensure the best
• interests of the client are met.
• Ensure that statutory requirements of the local authority regulations are met as per Service Level Agreement.
• Provide input into yearly maintenance budgets, ensure expenditure is adhered to and ensure that all over expenditures are approved.
• Support any projects undertaken by client.
• Implement, maintain and ensure Planned Preventative Maintenance on site.

Key Areas of responsibility:

• Evaluates technical solutions offered by consultants or contractors to ensure best interests of the client are met.
• Drawing up of the annual repairs and maintenance budget in collaboration with client.
• Correspond with & manage technical services stakeholders – client, contractors, staff.
• Evaluation of new service providers and recommendations for additions to the approved list of contractors.
• Ensure that complaints are followed up and attended to timeously.
• Ensure that the statutory requirements of the any local authority regulations are carried out as per Service Level Agreement.
• Ensure that repairs and maintenance budgets are adhered to and that all proposed over expenditures are approved.
• Ensure all contractors comply with safety legislation.
• Ensure contractors adhere to contract obligations.
• Approval of invoices for payment after satisfactory performance of work.
• Ensure that energy and utilities are used in the most economical way and wastage is minimised.
• Ensure that Annual Building inspections are performed.
• Prepare tenders and obtain quotations for projects.
• Attend technical meetings.
• Prepare and obtain expenditure approval

Education:

Essential technical qualification, or degree

Desirable

• Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission
• Advanced HVAC Knowledge

Skills required:

• Computer literacy (Email, Spreadsheets, & system related reporting)
• English speaking, and ability to read and write in English.
• Communication excellence (Internal & External)
• Knowledge of building maintenance (Electrical, Civil, HVAC, Plumbing)
• Practical Administration of Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Experience

• 5 to 10 years of experience in a similar capacity
• Facilities maintenance experience
• Electrical, HVAC, plumbing
• Contractor Management
• Client service experience
• Min off 5 year professional experience in a similar role
• Hands on technician
• Computer literacy / BMS/ CMMS systems
• HVAC Knowledge

Additional site based requirements

• Hands-on experience in developing and delivering products and solutions
• Strong knowledge including industry processes, commonly available/used data sources as well as data management, and regulatory compliance requirements.

Desirable

• Facilities maintenance experience.

Aptitude:

• Problem Solving ability
• Customer Service orientation (Service Excellence).
• Proactive
• Innovative
• Analytical thinker
• Attention to detail