HVAC Engineer

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting for a HVAC Technician

CBRE is looking for an experiencedHVAC Engineer / Contract Liaisonto work on behalf of ExxonMobil at a major refinery site.

This role is focused on overseeing HVAC and associated mechanical works delivered by anincumbent contractor. You will act as the key liaison between CBRE, ExxonMobil and the contractor, ensuring that works are carefully planned, correctly specified, delivered to the required standard and fully compliant with the agreed contract.

The successful candidate will combine strong technical HVAC knowledge with commercial awareness and contract management skills. You will verify, that works completed by the contractor arecorrect, necessary, appropriately valued and within the agreed scope of contract

What You'll Do:

• Act as the primary engineering liaison between CBRE, ExxonMobil and the incumbent HVAC contractor.
• Review planned and reactive HVAC works to ensure they are technically appropriate and necessary.
• Verify that contractor works are completed in accordance with the agreed scope, specification and contract requirements.
• Inspect completed works and confirm that the quality and standard of workmanship meet ExxonMobil and CBRE requirements.
• Review contractor quotations, estimates, variations and applications for payment.
• Validate that costs and valuations accurately reflect the works completed.
• Identify and challenge any works, costs or variations that fall outside the agreed contract scope.
• Ensure additional works are appropriately justified, authorised, and commercially agreed before proceeding.
• Monitor contractor performance against agreed KPIs, SLAs and contractual obligations.
• Review job reports, completion records, timesheets, materials, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure planned maintenance and reactive works are correctly recorded and closed out.
• Attend site meetings and contractor progress meetings as needed.
• Provide technical advice and support to ExxonMobil and CBRE facilities management teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve contractor performance, reliability, and value for money.
• Ensure all works follow relevant health, safety, environmental and site-specific requirements.
• Support audits and provide clear documentation demonstrating that contractor works and expenditure have been carefully reviewed and controlled.

Contract & Commercial Assurance

A key part of the role will be ensuring that CBRE and ExxonMobil receivevalue for money and contractual compliancefrom the incumbent contractor.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Understand the contractor's agreed scope of services and contractual responsibilities.
• Distinguish between works included within the existing contract and genuine additional works.
• Challenge inappropriate, unnecessary, or unsupported variations.
• Check that quoted costs are reasonable and supported by appropriate information.
• Validate labour, materials, plant, and other costs where applicable.
• Confirm that invoices and valuations accurately reflect completed works.
• Ensure variations are properly documented and approved before works begin where practical.
• Maintain a clear audit trail for significant works and expenditure.
• Escalate discrepancies, recurring issues, or contractual concerns to the appropriate CBRE management team.

What You'll need:

• Proven HVAC engineering experience, ideally within an industrial, refinery, petrochemical or other complex engineering environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC and mechanical building services.
• Experience managing, supervising, or overseeing third-party contractors.
• A good understanding of maintenance contracts, scopes of work and variations.
• Experience reviewing contractor quotations, valuations, and invoices.
• Strong attention to detail and the confidence to challenge contractor proposals where appropriate.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness combined with sound technical judgement.
• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• A strong commitment to health, safety and compliance.

Desirable Experience

• Experience in the following areas would be advantageous:
• Refinery, petrochemical, COMAH or other high-hazard industrial sites.
• Facilities management or engineering contract management.
• Contractor performance management.
• HVAC maintenance contracts.
• Cost validation and commercial assurance.
• Permit-to-work and site safety systems.
• BMS, AHUs, FCUs, chillers, ventilation and associated mechanical systems.
• Working within a client/contractor delivery model.

About CBRE Global Workplace Solutions: Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

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