Critical Facility Manager - Data Center

ABOUT CBRE DATA CENTER SOLUTIONS

CBRE Data Center Solutions (DCS) is a part of the CBRE Group with over 130.000 employees worldwide and delivers fully integrated real estate, facilities and technology solutions for Data Center owners, occupiers and investors across the globe. As a dedicated business line within CBRE, DCS is dedicated to solving complex challenges within every stage of the real estate / facility lifecycle.

We provide our employees the best conditions to develop professionally and personally and to realise their full potential in the course of their career.

Join us now in Brussels (Belgium) and bring your unique talent and skills to our Team.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

In the position of Critical Facility Manager / Data Center Manager, you will be responsible for the results of the technical management and management activities of a data center in the Brussels area. Together with the team that consists of various specialists (technical), you take care of the daily technical management.

Among other things, you will be involved in drawing up (multi-year) maintenance budgets and periodic management reports. The tendering, management and coordination of maintenance and replacement work, as well as the monitoring of maintenance work obligations, also fall under your tasks and responsibilities. In this position, you will report to the Area General Manager

As a Critical Facility Manager, you will be responsible for leading, further developing and optimizing maintenance and related processes on your site. This is done in a safe and cost-effective manner, in the short and long term. You will focus on optimizing the work to be carried out on buildings and installations in accordance with contract agreements and implementing 'continuous improvement' in these processes.

Key Tasks:

- Operational / Technical Responsibility -

In this position, you will monitor the technical part of the contract between CBRE and the client, where you will be responsible for the performance of the technical management in terms of safety, time, costs and quality. Where necessary, you provide local support in the development of asset management, management & maintenance and the necessary competencies in the maintenance teams. In addition, you steer towards the correct management of the technical documents and systems so that compliance is guaranteed. You also have a commercial eye and identify opportunities for CBRE (and, where possible, convert them into new business).

- People Management Responsibility -

As a Critical Facility Manager, you manage a team on site. Where necessary, you provide insights and advice on promotions, training, etc. so that personal development, the development of talent and continuity on the site are guaranteed.

- Financial / Budget Responsibility -

In this position, you will contribute to the development and preparation of the budget and the expected costs. You continuously monitor the current performance versus the budget and give advice on any adjustments.

- Customer Relationship Management -

Further developing the professional relationship with the client and CBRE's local teams is an important aspect of this role. In this way, you inform the right stakeholders about innovations, adjustments, irregularities or deviations in technical management, you provide updates but also advice on the performance of maintenance activities, you draw up reports and join work consultations with local CBRE teams or customers (where necessary).

YOUR PROFILE

• Diploma or equivalent degree in an electrical, mechanical or architectural / technical direction
• Relevant working experience in a similar role, preferrably within Data Centers or other critical environments
• Good understanding of technical installations and the openess to constantly develop your skills further
• Ability to manage an interdisciplinary team of Technicians, Teamleads and Coordinators
• Reliable and team-oriented personality with a strong eye for quality & service delivery
• Management experience with a high level of team spirit
• Strong communication skills with the ability to convince / influence stakeholders (internally / externally)
• Knowledge of financial budget control
• Strong focus on efficiency (time efficiency, process efficiency, service efficiency, etc.)
• You have a good command of both local and English language.

OUR BENEFITS

• Future-proof job opportunity with a true development guarantee at the world´s largest supplier for fully integrated Data Center services
• International working environment with inspiring cross-border career opportunities
• TOP trainings with internationally recognized state-of-the-art certifications
• Attractive salaries with an annually salary increases + good bonuses and many other benefits
• Creative working culture with challenging responsibilities and a high level of autonomy
• DIVERSITY, OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY and WORK-LIFE BALANCE are practiced values!

Do you need more good reasons? Please take a look at our recent won awards:

• TOP Company 2025 (fourth time in a row among Germany´s TOP 5% Employers)
• Best Data Centre Operator 2025 (Data Centre World Awards)
• Commitment to Diversity and Talent Development Award 2025 (Datacloud Global Awards)
• Outstanding Contribution to Skills and Training Award 2025 (DCS Awards)
• Best Company for Career Growth 2024 (Wallstreet Journal)
• Best Places to Work 2024 (Globe St´s)
• Best Workplace for Wellbeing (Top 100 on Indeed)
• Outstanding Contribution to the Data Centre Industry 2024

HAVE WE AROUSED YOUR INTEREST?

If yes, please submit your CV (no cover letter needed) incl. your availability and salary expectations via our application system.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

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