Technical Facilities 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.

Shaping the future of real estate for a better world

At JLL, we see a Brighter Way forward for our clients, our people, our planet, and our communities. With over 200 years of real estate experience, we are, and always have been, in continual pursuit of brighter ways of working.

We bring to life a Brighter Way in all that we do by seeking better, smarter, more innovative ways of working. We approach our work in a warmer, more optimistic, and inclusive way.

JLL is a global leader in helping clients envision where people will live, work, play, shop, and eat.

What this opportunity involves:

As a Technical Facilities Manager at JLL, you'll play a vital technical leadership role in ensuring our clients' workplaces function seamlessly every single day. This position is proactive by nature, focused on the engineering and operational details that keep buildings running safely and efficiently while delivering exceptional experiences for occupants and guests. You'll oversee the execution of day-to-day technical requirements, working closely with the Workplace team and vendor partners to maintain compliance with standard operating procedures and service level agreements. At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way—for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees—and this role is central to that mission. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, and you'll experience this firsthand as you coordinate with service partners including Security, Dining Services, and Landlords to deliver consistent, high-quality service. We embrace more innovative ways of working and prioritize opportunities to strengthen and advance your career, and we're looking for someone who shares that vision and brings technical excellence and strategic thinking to every task.

An overview of the role:

• Assist with major works including power-down planning, execution, and project management for new construction and refurbishment initiatives

• Oversee daily preventive maintenance of all building equipment and assume full Engineering Manager responsibilities during their absence

• Monitor daily log books and utility consumption records while maintaining accurate equipment history, inventories, and comprehensive reports

• Coordinate with external vendors and agencies for repair and maintenance work, administering quality assurance for all outsourced critical works

• Inspect equipment and engineering systems at regular intervals to ensure operational standards are maintained and quality of procured goods meets specifications

• Provide 24/7 on-call incident management support for corporate real estate buildings and Colocation Data Centers, responding promptly to emergencies

• Escalate operational problems to the Engineering Manager and keep them informed of all departmental activities, incidents, and performance metrics

• Produce and manage Method of Procedures (MOPs) and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs) for compliance

• Submit technical reports for portfolio objectives, regular meetings, and Data Center performance metrics to support continuous improvement

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

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant engineering management experience or Senior Facilities Management experience

• Thorough understanding of building services design and engineering management principles

• Strong analytical, organizational, and administrative skills with attention to detail

• Ability to identify and implement opportunities for operational efficiency and process improvements

• Proven capability to drive innovation, thought leadership, and apply industry knowledge to real-world challenges

• Experience working in the Asia Pacific region, specifically Australia, is highly desirable

• Familiarity with corporate real estate environments and Data Center operations is preferred

• Track record of successfully managing vendor relationships and quality assurance programs is advantageous

Benefits:

• Great employee discounts off fitness, wellbeing & other renowned brands

• 18 weeks paid maternity leave

• Private Health Insurance Discounts

• Active Social Club

• Employee assistant program

• Novated Lease for EV cars

• Paid time off for volunteer work

• Career Opportunities with Australia's #1 Commercial Real Estate firm

• Premium offices

What you can expect from us:

You’ll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where the best inspire the best. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things. Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sight and imagine where JLL can take you.

As an organisation, we don’t just accept that we are a place of many different people, but we embrace it, we celebrate it, and we proactively support the needs that difference brings. JLL is committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation or disability, and that is why, for more than a decade, we continue to rank among the World’s Most Ethical Companies. We are dedicated to offering veterans from all ranks and services a successful civilian career as they transition out of the military. We recognise and appreciate the skills acquired in their service careers as vital and transferable to our workforce.

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!

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.

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