Divisional Reliability Manager

Company: CBRE
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Divisional Reliability Manager

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. A reliability professional will join the divisional reliability team to consult and support various accounts on their reliability‑centered maintenance program.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assisting the client’s team with system modification and project proposals within the context of system analysis as appropriate.
  • Working with maintenance teams and applying general engineering knowledge to solve problems and form remediation plans.
  • Performing condition monitoring and analysis.
  • Leading and coaching various stakeholders in technology solutions for maintenance.
  • Supporting new project commissioning and installations with precision maintenance practices.
  • Supporting budget holders with forecasts and cost reduction programs/initiatives.
  • Conduct routine engineering calculations.
  • Assess business‑as‑usual system performance using appropriate analysis including:
    • Failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA)
    • Reliability hazard analysis and operational hazard analysis
    • Working knowledge of lean methodologies such as Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc.
    • Fault tree analysis and root‑cause analysis
    • Avoidance of single point of failure (SPOF)
    • Human error analysis
    • Preventative/planned maintenance optimisation (PMO)
    • Asset criticality assessment
    • Work‑order analysis such as Pareto analysis
    • Familiarity with reliability SLAs and KPIs – MTTR, MTBF, OEE

Qualifications

The role holder should have a minimum of an engineering apprenticeship qualification at Level 3 and ideally have obtained reliability and condition monitoring skills, experience, and qualifications.

The role holder must also be familiar with statistical analysis techniques and be able to translate them into suitable written reports that demonstrate strong communication skills.

Desired Skills & Experience

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a technical reliability role or similar, in an industrial manufacturing environment.
  • ILM Level 5 in leadership and management, with experience of communicating and influencing stakeholders.
  • Competent as a super‑user with CMMS/CAFM systems, with in‑depth knowledge of planning and scheduling preferably Level 2 City and Guilds qualified.
  • Multi‑skilled engineering background with 9+ years’ experience.
  • In‑depth knowledge and understanding of maintenance processes and tools used to analyse and manage asset reliability.
  • Ability to read, understand and sketch technical drawings (machine and process) and literature to gather or present relevant work‑order information.
  • Very strong analytical skills with a proven ability to break down and solve complex problems in a logical and structured approach.
  • Strong relationship management and influencing skills.
  • Ability to work with own initiative and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
  • Robust and assertive attitude toward achieving results and motivating team members.
  • High customer focus.

Desirable Condition‑Monitoring Skills

  • VCAT II Certified with relevant experience.
  • ARP A Certified with experience in consulting clients on reliability programs.
  • UCAT I Certified with relevant experience.
  • Experience with Acoem OneProd falcon vibration analyser and Nest software.
  • Training and competent with shaft laser alignment (Opt‑Align Touch).
  • Familiarity with engineering best‑practice techniques such as precision belt alignment and using bearing inductors when refitting bearings onto machinery.

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Posted: June 22nd, 2026