CBRE is looking for a proactive and technically skilled Small Works Project Lead to support our dsm-firmenich account in Delft.

In this role, you will manage a portfolio of small projects and technical improvement works with a typical value of up to €250,000 . Projects may originate from asset lifecycle planning, maintenance inspections, compliance requirements, business requests, or site improvement initiatives.

The position requires close collaboration with the on-site Integrated Facility Management Team , client stakeholders, engineering teams, and external contractors. While the primary focus is the Delft Biotech Campus, occasional support may be required for dsm-firmenich locations in Wageningen and Maastricht.

A key aspect of the role is proactively identifying opportunities to improve building performance, reliability, compliance, safety, energy efficiency, and user experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver small works projects from scope definition through completion.
• Manage technical remedial works arising from maintenance inspections, audits, compliance findings, and asset condition assessments.
• Coordinate asset replacement projects and infrastructure upgrades.
• Prepare project scopes, budgets, schedules, cost estimates, and contractor tender packages.
• Manage contractors and ensure safe execution of works in operational office and laboratory environments.
• Collaborate closely with the CBRE Integrated Facility Management team and client stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress, costs, risks, and quality throughout project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with CBRE standards and all relevant safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and develop opportunities for continuous improvement, operational optimization, energy reduction, and facility upgrades.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical qualification.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in project management, facilities, engineering, building services, or technical operations.
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, building systems, or general building infrastructure.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience working with contractors, budgets, and project schedules.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.
• Experience within laboratory, life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or regulated environments is an advantage.

What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate combines strong technical understanding with a hands-on project management approach. They can translate technical issues and business needs into practical project solutions while ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery. They actively identify improvement opportunities and contribute to the continuous development of the dsm-firmenich facilities in partnership with both the client and the CBRE site team.

About CBRE Group, Inc. CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm and a premier provider of critical infrastructure services. The company has more than 155,000 employees serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage servicing, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience, critical infrastructure); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.