Facility Manager

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) is part of CBRE Group, which employs over 140,000 people worldwide. We provide fully integrated real estate, facilities management, and technology solutions for owners, occupiers, and investors across the globe. As a global provider of integrated FM services and corporate real estate services, GWS operates in 48 countries, creating stable and safe working environments for our clients and their teams. We focus on comprehensive facility maintenance and efficient infrastructure management, supporting organizations in their daily operations. Thanks to the expertise of our specialists and modern tools, we ensure efficient, predictable, and responsible property management throughout the entire lifecycle of real estate assets.

About the Role
Are you an experienced Facilities Management professional looking for your next challenge in a critical environment? Join CBRE GWS and take ownership of operations at a key data centre, supporting a prestigious global client. In this role, you will lead facility operations, manage a high-performing team, and drive service excellence while ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance, and client satisfaction. What You Will Do:
• Lead the day-to-day facilities management operations at a data centre, ensuring safe, efficient, and uninterrupted service delivery.
• Manage repair, maintenance, and building operations activities through both internal teams and external service providers.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and participating in regular customer meetings.
• Oversee facility budgets, monitor operational costs, and support investment and improvement projects in partnership with the client.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Facilities professionals, including performance management, hiring, onboarding, and ongoing development.
• Manage supplier and vendor relationships, including procurement, contract negotiations, performance monitoring, and service quality reviews.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and quality checks to ensure compliance with company standards and local regulations.
• Drive operational excellence by identifying opportunities for process improvements, modernisation, efficiency gains, and enhanced service delivery.
• Act as the primary escalation point for operational issues and emergency situations, including support outside normal business hours when required.
• Ensure full compliance with environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements while promoting a strong safety culture.
• Monitor service performance through KPIs, SLAs, customer feedback, and operational reporting, implementing corrective actions where needed.
• Deliver training and guidance on maintenance procedures, repairs, operational standards, and workplace safety best practices. What You Will Need:
• Bachelor's degree preferred, with 8+ years of relevant experience in Facilities Management, Building Operations, Property Management, or a related environment, ideally within critical facilities or data center operations. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will also be considered.
• Fluency in both Greek and English, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Previous experience leading and developing teams, including performance management, coaching, recruitment, and employee development.
• Strong technical understanding of building maintenance, facility services, and contractor management.
• Experience managing budgets, controlling operational expenditure, and overseeing capital or improvement projects.
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders, build strong client relationships, and communicate complex topics effectively.
• Experience procuring, onboarding, and managing third-party service providers and vendors.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Good understanding of health, safety, environmental, and compliance requirements within facilities operations.
• Willingness to undertake occasional international business travel to other sites (approximately once or twice per year).

What We Offer
• A fully onsite role based at the client's location.
• The opportunity to work directly with a prestigious global client.
• Exposure to complex facilities management operations within a highly technical data center setting.
• The chance to lead a talented team and make a visible impact on service performance and client success.
• A collaborative and supportive culture focused on innovation, safety, and operational excellence.