CBRE Group, Inc.

Area General ManagerArea General ManagerJob ID241415Posted23-Nov-2025Service lineGWS SegmentRole typeFull-timeAreas of InterestFacilities ManagementLocation(s)Bristol - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandCompany ProfileCBRE is the global leader in real estate services and leverages the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm. Globally we employ over 70,000 employees and operate in 48 countries.Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) is a division of CBRE uniquely positioned to provide a complete set of services to corporate occupiers of commercial real estate across EMEA. GWS is redefining 'workplace' because we believe every place of work can become a competitive advantage for our clients. Productivity, reliability, engagement, quality, brand - the workplace contributes to business results, whether it's an office, a retail outlet, a laboratory, a data centre, a manufacturing environment or a virtual location.Job Title: Area General ManagerCBRE Global Workplace Solutions, leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management, are recruiting an Area General Manager to join the team located in Bristol.Job PurposeProviding leadership, management, and development of an agreed portfolio of CBRE contracts, ensuring financial, and operational commitments are met and exceeded.Key Responsibilities• Provide leadership, and ensuring the planned development of a defined portfolio of contracts to ensure that contractual commitments are met and exceeded.• Ensure that opportunities for the strategic development of contracts are exploited, to deliver increased turnover and profitability, ensure additional services and projects are added, and contracts are re-won on re-tender.• Ensuring business policies and processes are effectively communicated, and implemented within contracts.• Ensure that contracts provide a healthy and safe working conditions and that both clients and Company health and safety policy and process is effectively implemented across both CBRE and subcontractors activities, and systems operate to ensure regular review.• Ensure optimum staffing structures operate across contracts, balancing cost reduction with the delivery of service excellence. Ensure structures support peaks and troughs in workload, disaster recovery, and the sharing of expertise across the portfolio.• Ensure contracts are staffed by fully competent teams, taking direct responsibility for the appointment of contract managers, ensuring post holders are fully competent, and that effective succession planning arrangements are in place.• Working with other Operational managers to ensure the collaborative development of the business, effective teamworking, and support to colleagues.• Development of financial plans for revenue and profit delivery, reduction of WIP, debt, cost reduction and contract growth, and ensure that these are met and exceeded.• Ensure appropriate contract review, audit and control systems to ensure statutory, policy and contractual commitments are met.• Ensuring a customer focus within all areas of operational activities, and that effective relationships are maintained with key client contacts.• Promoting and maintaining the core Values of CBRE.• Provision of leadership and guidance, advice, coaching and direct support, where required to deliver best practice selection, training, assessment and recognition/reward.• Supporting effective business communication through advice, review, leadership and direct contribution to management and team meetings, briefings, consultation forums, correspondence, publicity, monthly and ad-hoc reporting and other publications, as appropriate.• Supporting the sales process through solutions development, participation in presentations and consultation meetings, hosting visits, and support to mobilisation as required on new contracts.• Ensure the provision of a learning environment, and appropriate training and development planning. Ensure basic training needs are delivered, employees are fully competent to undertake their roles, and are able to reach their full future potential.Accountabilities• Accountability to the CBRE functional heads, as appropriate.• Accountable day-to-day to the relevant client contacts.• Line management responsibility for a small team, primarily comprising contract managers across a portfolio of contracts.• Financial responsibility for the delivery of Plan commitments for the contract portfolio.Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:• Proven track record within the facilities management industry.• The development and review of teams, appraisal, and the application of effective people management practice.• Excellent motivational and influencing skills, with high levels of personal integrity.• Incumbents must be self-starters, confident and composed.• Organised, able to prioritise and deliver within high pressure, business critical environments.• Ability to balance strategic thinking with tactical delivery for client satisfaction.• Excellent understanding of health & safety legislation.• Ability to gain trust and support of top-level management and key client decision makers.• Experienced client relationship manager.• Excellent influencing and negotiation skills.• Excellent interpersonal skills for effective management of people at all levels of the organisation.• Strong financial skills.• Ability to manage conflict and crisis situations effectively.Share this job: Share Area General Manager with a friend via e-mail Join our Talent CommunityKeep up to date with exciting career opportunities and the latest news.

A leading facilities management firm in Manchester is seeking a Facilities Coordinator to support day-to-day management and operational activities. The role involves ensuring adherence to health and safety standards, managing budgets, and maintaining high service levels. Ideal candidates will have experience in a supervisory role within facilities management, strong customer service skills, and knowledge of relevant legislation. This position is vital for supporting site teams and enhancing client relations.

Role Purpose To support the Senior Facilities Manager with the day-to-day management and operational activities in line with all health and safety, environmental and company procedures, related general legislation and client/tenant requirements. This includes ensuring the adherence to the budgetary costs and customer service standards and management of onsite personnel. Role Specific Particulars The property is a medium sized premises located in central Manchester. The successful candidate will be part of a site team and will be an essential asset to the property, colleagues, clients and occupiers. Key Responsibilities To ensure the fabric of the building both externally and internally is maintained and serviced to a high standard in accordance with the management contract and agreed budgets. This includes the achievement of all key performance indicators reference those set by the client and also that of the Company. Assist with the drafting, control and reporting of the service charge budget and expenditure for the site(s) in conjunction with the Senior Facilities Manager and surveyor as applicable. To carry out regular inspection audits of the site(s) and take/organise remedial action if and when required. To work in conjunction with the Senior Facilities Manager, key stakeholders and external clients ensuring a maintenance and repair programme is in place. To participate at regular tenant meetings in conjunction with the Senior Facilities Manager and property and asset management colleagues as applicable. This includes ensuring that all issues are promptly dealt with in accordance with agreed service criteria. To ensure all health and safety audits carried out in accordance with the planned programme and all follow up actions carried out within due timetable. This also includes ensuring that Vantify Risk Manager (H&S Management tool) is regularly monitored and updated in accordance with all the Health and Safety requirements and current legislation. To ensure fire and other evacuations are carried out on a regular basis in accordance with the health and safety requirements. This includes ensuring the emergency plan and related site maps are continually updated. To liaise with local authorities as appropriate. To manage major work programmes in conjunction with the Building Manager and specialist consultants on-site, acting as the liaison point for all parties involved To assist the Senior Facilities Manager in producing management reports in accordance with the needs of the business, as applicable. To assist the Senior Facilities Manager with the compilation of external contracts in conjunction with the Procurement Department. This includes ensuring all procurement needs are carried out in line with company policy. To oversee and regularly review the work carried out by the contractors to ensure the required standards are achieved and maintained in accordance with the contractual agreement. Any other duties as in accordance with the needs of the business. Person Specification/Requirements Good standard of education. Previous experience of working within a facilities environment in a supervisory or management role. Knowledge of the technical aspect of premises management. Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills. A good awareness of Health and Safety legislation and knowledge of environmental protection requirements, and ideally IOSH qualified. IT literate together with an understanding and experience of industry specific IT applications. Ability to work on own initiative and within a pressurised environment with excellent organisational and planning skills.

Project Site Manager Location:еспонд Leicestershire (with national travel as required) We're seeking a Project Site Manager to join our team and take responsibility for the planning and safe delivery of a variety of projects across client sites. This is a hands on role where you'll ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety. What you'll do: Manage end-to-end delivery of project works, including programme management, QHSE compliance, and contractor supervision. Act as Principal Contractor under CDM 2015 abazts The Building Safety Act 2022. Oversee site operations, including inductions, toolbox talks, inspections, and documentation. Collaborate with Project Managers and supply partners to ensure efficient implementation. Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure smooth handover processes. Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and statutory requirements. Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor. Support business development by identifying project opportunities within client portfolios. What we're looking for: Experience: Minimum 5 years proven site management experience in M&E, FM, construction, or critical environments. Skills: Strong organisational, negotiation, and communication skills; ability to deliver stretching on time and budget. Knowledge: Competent in Health & Safety legislation; electrical and/or mechanical experience. Qualifications: Recognised technical qualification in Construction, Mechanical, or Electrical. CSCS card holder. Desirable: CDM 2015, NEBOSH, SMSTS, IOSH. Circumstances: Ability to travel nationally and work outside normal hours when required. Why join us? Work on diverse and challenging projects. Be part of a collaborative and supportive team. Opportunities for personal development and career progression. Interested? Apply today and help us deliver projects that make a difference.

A leading global real estate services firm seeks a Project Site Manager in Leicester to ensure the planning and safe delivery of projects. The role requires 5+ years of site management experience, particularly in M&E or construction. Responsibilities include managing project delivery, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates should possess recognized qualifications and strong organizational skills. Opportunities for development and career advancement are provided.