Building Operations Engineer

Jones Lang Lasalle (JLL)

Cairo, Egypt

Posted
Ref: GP905-322

Job description / Role

Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Cairo, Egypt
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Engineering - Civil & Construction
Company Industry
Property & Real Estate

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.

What this job involves:

As a building operations engineer at Jll, you'll play a critical role in our integrated facility management business line on our Amazon account dedicated team, managing hard services and providing essential support to ensure efficient and effective site operations. Reporting to the facilities manager and working as part of the overall facilities team, you'll be responsible for creating and maintaining planned maintenance regimes for client assets while managing supplier relationships and tracking utility usage to minimize environmental impact.

This dynamic position requires you to handle everything from trouble ticket responses and stock management to small project management and regulatory compliance, making you an integral part of delivering exceptional facility management services. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge building systems and technologies while contributing directly to Jll's reputation for operational excellence on high-profile corporate environments. By joining our collaborative team, you'll advance your career in facilities management while making a meaningful impact on building performance and client satisfaction through innovative solutions and meticulous attention to detail.

What your day-to-day will look like:

  • Create and maintain planned maintenance regimes for client assets while following up on landlord-planned maintenance and attending to unplanned maintenance activities
  • Respond to trouble ticket requests within agreed SLAs while managing and tracking building operations stock including bulbs, filters, and power supplies
  • Conduct site inspections with facility team members covering daily cleaning, HVAC systems, and landscaping while managing moves, adds, changes including desk assignments and furniture management
  • Oversee small project management activities including budget creation and activity planning for site improvements, refurbishments, renovations, and expansions
  • Coordinate with multiple stakeholders including deskside/IT, global telecom, global security, global A/V, and security guards to ensure seamless operations
  • Track utility usage (electric, water, gas) and develop innovative ideas to reduce environmental impact while liaising with regulatory bodies and safety groups
  • Manage daily health and safety issues including maintaining regular scheduled meetings, records of fire and safety teams, fire drills, safety equipment, and training programs
  • Required qualifications:

  • Diploma or degree level education in technical discipline (engineering, building services, or related field)
  • Valid electrical license certification as required for the role
  • Knowledge of statutory and regulatory maintenance requirements for client assets and contract management
  • Previous experience working in high-profile corporate environments with demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making abilities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proficiency in spreadsheet and word processing applications
  • Qualification to manage a technical team with strong interpersonal and leadership capabilities
  • Customer-focused approach with attention to detail and assertive communication style
  • Preferred qualifications:

  • Previous reception or hospitality experience in professional environments
  • Experience with building automation systems and facility management software
  • Background in project management and budget development for facility improvements
  • Knowledge of environmental sustainability practices and energy management systems
  • Experience coordinating with multiple vendors and service providers
  • Understanding of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems in commercial buildings
  • Familiarity with health and safety regulations and emergency response procedures
  • Location:

    Onsite - Cairo, EGY

    At Jll, we are collectively shaping a brighter way - for our clients, ourselves, and our fellow employees. We choose to take the more inspiring, innovative, and optimistic path on our journey toward success. What sets Jll apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, which allows us to create transformative solutions for the real estate industry. We support each other's wellbeing and champion inclusivity and belonging across teams.

    Jll is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

    If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

    About the Company

    In the Middle East and North Africa, Jones Lang LaSalle is a leading player in its real estate markets including the hospitality sector. The firm has worked in over 22 Middle Eastern and North African countries and over the last year has advised clients on more than $120 billion worth of real estate, hotel and hospitality development.

    We continually create value for our clients and partners by challenging conventional thinking and employing innovative investment solutions. The rapid pace of change in the region creates significant opportunities, challenges and complex decisions for investors.

    Jones Lang LaSalle is recognized as having leading real estate and hospitality expertise with a leadership team that has held senior positions with some of the largest real estate developers, hospitality companies and corporate groups in the Middle East and internationally.

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