Sydney, NSW
5 days ago
Regional and Vertical Engineering Director

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.  

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies 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 see 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.

The Opportunity:

The core focus of this role is to deliver best in class Engineering SME support to Work Dynamics accounts to achieve our overall objectives of Mitigating Risk, Driving Quality, Optimising cost and Cutting Carbon. As also continuously innovating/ improving JLL’s engineering services offering in partnership with JLL Work Dynamics Technology.  The role involves collaboration with other functional teams in Ops Excellence, HSSE and engineering talent across Work Dynamics to deliver the best value for WD accounts and their clients.

The role will also work extensively with the Engineering Solutions lead for APAC, SD and Head of EO for APAC to support the growth and retention of the WD business in the hub. The role will report to the Head of Engineering Operations for APAC.

Key Responsibilities and expectations

You will be a subject matter expert in general engineering operations supporting targeted accounts and ad-hoc Work Dynamics business - channelled to the business needs (i.e., central challenges and gaps, best person in the field approach- requires knowing who the SME’s and top talent is within WD and client ops to leverage and deliver support)  You may also offer smaller accounts engineering expertise and support, root cause analysis, risk mitigation support. Identify opportunities and requirements to connect other SMEs in the Center of Expertise Platform to accounts or HSSE.

Other responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Lead engineering and technical services innovation in partnership with Work Dynamics TechnologySupport engineering operations transition activities for new business and expansions including on-boarding requirements of newly onboarded engineering teams.Develop comprehensive standard operating procedures where needed with other SME’s, standard response procedures, and emergency procedures - including training, guidance.Lead and ensure  deployment and implementation of JLL Safe Systems of Work Procedures and Incident Management Procedures and CMO platform in the hub.Work closely with APAC Engineering Solutions lead, Sales and Solutions Development teams to provide engineering expertise in RFP/RFI/RFT response efforts as required.Make recommendations to the bid management team on improvements to proposal language and technical deliverables. Work with HSSE, Sustainability Services and Mobile Engineering to help design holistic best in class engineering solutions.Support deployment of maintenance and asset management programs utilizing CMMS and other technology/ tools. Drive utilization and optimize data quality/consistency.Deploy technical training programs and certification programs in support of and alignment with Education and Professional Development strategy.Ensure effective and consistent collaboration with HSSE and QC teams to deliver compliance and assurance programs and meet JLL minimum standards.Conduct on-site building evaluations and lead due diligence efforts including oversight, evaluation and reporting. These could be Ad-hoc and for bid or expansion purposes.Collaborate effectively with the other sub regional leads in the other regions of APAC and ensure that best practices are shared and leveraged

Sound like you?  This is what we’re looking for:

Minimum 15 years in engineering operations in IFMA university degree in engineering; electrical, mechanical or civil. Preferably electrical or mechanical.Direct experience leading/managing others and demonstrating followership.Requires a continuous improvement mindset with an ability to promote change amongst teams.Experience driving and deploying large scaling initiatives and programs across varied people, assets and geographies.Position could require 30% travel.Requires general understanding and can demonstrate understanding Engineering Delivery, commercial implications and risk, and change management.Demonstrated collaborative leadership skills and ability to quickly identify, respond to and resolve issues.Should have broad understanding of various IFM commercial structures and implications of each related to operational delivery.Demonstrated skill in influencing, key stakeholder management and relationship management.General understanding and experience with Real Estate Outsourcing, and client needs and expectations.

What you can expect from us:   

You’ll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where the best inspires 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!

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