At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead engineering operations and ensure efficient building services across the JAPAC portfolio.
- Company: Join JLL, a global leader in real estate shaping a better world.
- Benefits: Enjoy 18 weeks parental leave, health discounts, gym perks, and extra leave days!
- Other info: Embrace diversity and inclusion in a supportive workplace culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Strong engineering background with leadership experience in facilities management.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.
Location: Full-time on site, North Ryde, NSW.
Benefits:
- 18 weeks paid parental leave for Primary Carer after 6 months of service
- Private Health Insurance Discounts
- Gym & Wellbeing Discounts
- Employee assistance program
- Health & Beauty Discounts
- Novated Lease for EV Cars
- ‘You Days’ – 2 extra leave days!
- Ongoing training & development
- Enjoy complimentary coffee just up the road at the JLL Head office.
What this job involves:
The Regional Engineering Program Lead is responsible for providing strategic and operational engineering leadership across the client's JAPAC portfolio, ensuring the safe, compliant, reliable and efficient operation of building services, infrastructure and critical engineering systems. Reporting directly to the Global Engineering Lead, the role will provide regional leadership of engineering operations, technical governance, asset management, reliability and continuous improvement, supporting the delivery of integrated facilities management services across the portfolio.
Main Duties:
- Provides regional engineering leadership across JAPAC, overseeing team staffing, performance, development, and succession planning while driving global standards and best practices.
- Ensures effective operation and maintenance of critical building infrastructure (electrical, mechanical, HVAC, UPS, generators, HV/LV systems) and drives compliance with regulatory, contractual, and safety standards.
- Manages PPM compliance (95% target) and reactive maintenance, acting as regional escalation point for engineering issues and overseeing specialist service provider performance.
- Leads asset management initiatives, ensuring accurate CMMS data, asset lifecycle visibility, and reliability strategies (preventive/predictive maintenance, risk-based planning, condition assessments).
- Develops and maintains a rolling five-year capital asset replacement plan and provides engineering input into capital investment planning and infrastructure improvements.
- Identifies and manages engineering/infrastructure risks, supporting regional energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives aligned with client and global goals.
- Oversees regional engineering programs and project delivery, including supervising the Regional Projects Lead and ensuring proper planning, execution, and stakeholder engagement.
- Reviews project business cases, budgets, and schedules, ensuring coordination between engineering, facilities, and project teams, and proper commissioning/handover of completed projects.
- Partners with Account Director and leadership to align priorities with client objectives, providing performance reporting on compliance, risk, capital planning, and program delivery.
- Supports budget planning, cost optimisation, and financial forecasting, while leading team engagement, capability development, and fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
Sound like you? This is what we’re looking for:
The successful candidate will bring strong engineering credentials, broad facilities management experience, and a demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver technical and non-technical programs in complex, multi-country environments. Holds a recognised engineering qualification (Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services) with strong knowledge of building systems, regulatory compliance, and engineering best practices; relevant certifications or Authorised Person status are advantageous.
What you can expect from us:
As an organisation, we don’t just accept that we are a place of many different people, but we embrace it, we celebrate it, and we proactively support the needs that difference brings. JLL is committed to equal opportunity and building an inclusive workplace.
Regional Engineering Program Lead in Canberra employer: Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated
At JLL, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that champions both personal and professional growth. Our inclusive culture fosters collaboration and innovation, while our comprehensive benefits package—including generous parental leave, health insurance discounts, and opportunities for career advancement—ensures that our employees thrive in a supportive environment. Located in a vibrant city, our premium offices and active social club provide a dynamic workplace where you can connect with like-minded professionals and make a meaningful impact in the real estate industry.
Contact Details:
Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated Recruitment Team
