Facilities Manager
Nairobi, Kenya

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.


About the role
The Facilities Manager will be responsible for leading the delivery of the local FM services for the client. To lead a team providing facilities management services in this high profile office, and to deliver a small range of client HR administration duties

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong leadership qualities to drive performance.
• Ensure the overall performance of the contract and required deliverables including: contract compliance, performance management against KPI’s, cost savings initiatives, and customer satisfaction.
• To ensure the successful implementation of office initiatives and programs including: savings program, energy program, HSSE, playbooks, training & development, and succession planning.
• Have a strong analytical & problem solving approach applying value creation/ innovation across FM services/ supply chain.
• To work in demanding environments, managing change and deadlines.
• To establish effective business relationships with the customer, and to interact with client personnel at all levels - and be responsive to their needs.
• Present client reports according to the schedule agreed with the customer and to assist the Account Manager in producing the required reporting to the client.
• Participate and contribute to the overall service and financial performance of CBRE through collaboration with other business unit leaders.
• Strategic overview of procurement activities, ensuring best practise, competitive pricing, development of strategic supplier relationships and proactive delivery of services.
• Proactively manage the total facilities expenditure vs. budget, delivering savings and value enhancements.
• Ability to review & analyse complex financial/ business reports / data and generate innovative solutions / corrective plans.
• Oversee the health, safety, security & environmental aspects of the delivery of facilities management.
• Ensure that Facilities activities and procedures adhere to applicable laws, policies and best practice guidelines.
• Manage and report on all regional costs , monthly forecasts , and variance reporting
• Team management experience responsible for a dispersed team on multiple sites across the region.