Head of Technical Infrastructure (Engineer or Master Craftsman)

Our goal is to lay the foundation for a positive and healthy working relationship for candidates and clients already during the application phase.

"Personnel Services Manufaktur with Heart" (Kununu Rating)

Our client is an international consumer goods manufacturer with a wide range of innovative and sustainable products. We are seeking, within the scope of direct placement,

Responsibilities

• Planning and control of preventive maintenance across all technical systems to minimize unplanned downtime and optimize maintenance cycles.
• Ensuring the availability of all technical systems (BMS, HVAC, medium/low voltage, plumbing, fire protection, laboratory ventilation) in accordance with contractual agreements.
• Management and development of the technical team (approx. 10 employees) with a focus on competence building, motivation, performance management, and fostering an inclusive one-team culture.
• Workforce planning and resource management, including shift scheduling, on-call duties, vacation coordination, and ensuring sufficient personnel capacity.
• Coordination and management of subcontractors, as well as close collaboration with soft services teams and project managers to ensure smooth operations.
• Technical support for capital investment projects in coordination with project managers and the Workplace Operations Leader.
• Work order management and digitalization: Coordination of all technical activities via the ticketing system with complete documentation and tracking.
• Optimization of the Building Management System (BMS) for intelligent building control, incorporating internal and external expertise.
• Compliance and risk management: Ensuring compliance with all legal, JLL internal, and customer-specific requirements for health protection, occupational safety, and environmental protection in cooperation with European subject matter experts.
• Execution and coordination of expert inspections, technical audits, and legally required inspections (electrical systems, HVAC, fire protection).
• KPI and performance monitoring: Tracking relevant key performance indicators, preparing reports, and continuously deriving measures for improvement.
• Development and implementation of cost-saving initiatives while maintaining the highest quality and safety standards.
• Innovation management: Identification and implementation of new technologies and processes for the sustainable improvement of service quality and customer satisfaction.
• Budget and order management in accordance with JLL processes, including purchase order management and cost control.
• Customer orientation and service responsibility: Ensuring an excellent customer experience and proactive communication with all stakeholders to exceed service expectations.

Qualifications

• Completed degree in Building Technology, Building Services Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent, OR Master Craftsman in Building Services (HVAC, refrigeration/air conditioning).
• Several years of professional experience in technical building management, ideally in complex properties (laboratories, production facilities, innovation centers).
• Proven leadership experience with technical teams.
• Experience in managing and coordinating subcontractors.
• In-depth knowledge of building services systems (HVAC, MSR/BMS, plumbing, fire protection).
• Proficiency in using CAFM and ticketing systems, as well as work order management tools.
• Understanding of compliance requirements, expert inspections, and legal regulations (BetrSichV, DGUV, etc.).
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance and technical documentation.
• Experience with KPI tracking and performance management.
• Very good German language skills, both written and spoken.
• Proficient English language skills for communication with clients and operating technical systems.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills.
• Hands-on mentality combined with strategic thinking.

Benefits

• Attractive salary, bonus system.
• Company pension scheme.
• Additional health benefits.
• Comprehensive professional development programs.
• ... and many other benefits of a large corporation.

Does that sound good? Then please apply to Mr. Albrecht Wolf.

* Talent is important, gender doesn't matter.

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