Building Engineer

Cushman & Wakefield

The Role

Overview

Design and manage building engineering projects, ensuring sustainability and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

  • site supervision
  • design coordination
  • cost planning
  • project management
  • technical audits
  • client strategy

Tasks

-Supervise project works on site, ensuring quality workmanship, compliance, and testing standards are met. -Support clients in understanding and implementing strategies aligned with their Journey to Net Zero Carbon. -Establish and agree project briefs, technical requirements, scope of works, cost plans, and deliverables. -Oversee all project stages from concept design through to tender, contract, and completion, ensuring delivery to agreed deadlines. -Manage project design duties and resource requirements, including coordination with CAD and engineering teams. -Prepare detailed designs, specifications, reports, drawings, and budget cost plans in line with industry standards and project programmes. -Monitor project progress, variations, and financial budgets, ensuring alignment with agreed scope and profitability targets. -Participate actively in design and project meetings, maintaining consistent internal design reviews and quality checks. -Contribute to achieving fee income, billing, and profit objectives. -Liaise closely with the design team to produce coordinated, compliant, and high-quality designs. -Design, manage, and supervise engineering projects, coordinating with other disciplines including sustainability and real estate teams. -Conduct due diligence surveys, dilapidations assessments, forward maintenance planning, and technical audits.

Requirements

  • cad
  • microsoft office
  • engineering degree
  • sustainable design
  • site supervision
  • cost control

What You Bring

-Organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously. -Strong technical design knowledge with the ability to deliver projects from concept to completion. -Knowledge or interest in sustainable design and Net Zero Carbon strategies. -Experience supervising site works and managing contractors. -Commercial awareness with understanding of fee structures, project budgeting, and cost control. -Proficient in relevant design software, CAD tools, and Microsoft Office. -Degree-qualified engineer with experience in building services or related engineering disciplines. -Excellent coordination and communication skills, with a collaborative approach to multidisciplinary teamwork.

The Company

About Cushman & Wakefield

-With operations across ~400 offices in 60+ countries, it bridges global scale with deep local market insight. -Typical projects range from agency leasing and capital-markets advisory to project development and integrated facilities management. -The firm specializes across sectors including data centers, industrial/logistics, life sciences, retail, government, and healthcare. -A standout fact: it advises marquee assets like ports, rail hubs, and sports venues.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Logistics

Public Sector

Rail

Healthcare

Hospitality

Office

Investor

Multifamily

Retail

Sustainability & Wellness

Technology