Operations Manager - Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing - based in Luxembourg - Roma, Lazio, Italy

This position is based at our Luxembourg headquarters and requires regular office presence.

The EIB offers you the opportunity to live and work in a truly international and multi-cultural environment. We also offer relocation support.

This is a full-time temporary position at grade 5. The term of this contract will be 30th November 2028.

The EIB, the European Union's bank, is seeking to recruit for its Chief Financial Controller Directorate (CFC), Corporate Real Estate Department (CRE), Asset and Property Management Division (APM), Property Management Unit (PM) at its headquarters in Luxembourg, an Operations Manager - Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing.

Purpose You will manage and coordinate the lifecycle of the EIB Group’s Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) systems across Luxembourg buildings, in order to ensure safe, reliable, sustainable and cost-effective building engineering services that support business continuity, user experience and regulatory compliance and the Bank’s long term real estate and sustainability strategy. In addition, you will receive the needs from the Asset Managers for the building engineering service needs, which supports the execution of the asset management plan.

The Role Includes

Managing preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance activities

Overseeing service providers and contract performance

Supporting and leading MEP-related projects

Contributing to lifecycle optimisation, operational performance and energy efficiency improvements

Operating Network You will operate within the Property Management Unit and cover the operational ownership of MEP systems across approximately 290,000 m² of owned and leased buildings in Luxembourg, serving around 6,000 workstations and supported by a large multi-vendor on-site service ecosystem. You will focus on the management and coordination of MEP systems within a complex, regulated and multi-stakeholder environment, requiring solid technical expertise and the ability to support both operational needs and longer-term asset performance.

The unit manages the preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance of:

Mechanical systems: HVAC, lifts, kitchen equipment, doors, windows

Electrical systems: medium/low voltage, data networks, wiring, lighting, power distribution

Plumbing systems: water, heating water, sewage, fuels, compressed air

Security systems and Operational Technology

General building technical infrastructure: Facade, flooring, painting

The Role Requires

Flexibility and operational responsiveness

Close coordination with internal teams and external contractors

A strong results-oriented mindset and technical leadership to offer maintenance as a service to EIB staff

Accountabilities

Act as operations manager for all MEP systems, defining product vision, service levels, performance targets and lifecycle strategies aligned with CRE and EIB objectives

Oversee the preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance of all building MEP systems to ensure safety, operational availability and regulatory compliance

Monitor performance of technical equipment and analyse technical data to identify failures, inefficiencies or optimisation opportunities, supporting proactive asset management and continuous improvement

Manage and steer external service providers as strategic partners, ensuring contractual performance, compliance and continuous improvement

Define and prioritise operational and technical actions in coordination with internal stakeholders, contributing to continuous improvement and lifecycle optimisation strategies

Participate in and, where required, coordinate MEP related projects, ensuring alignment with product roadmaps, quality standards, safety and cost controls

Act as the technical single point of contact for MEP systems across Property Management, Facilities Management, Asset Management, RED, CSS, GIS, Procurement and other internal stakeholders

Monitor developments in emerging technologies (smart buildings, IoT, automation, energy systems) and contribute to assessments supporting their potential adoption

Prepare operational reports, performance dashboards and technical documentation to support internal governance, audits and management oversight. Support the regular performance review of the building

Contribute to energy reduction and sustainability initiatives by analysing MEP performance and proposing technical enhancements and efficiency measures to the Asset Manager

Contribute as subject matter expert to the EIB’s transition toward smart, sustainable and digitally enabled buildings

Qualifications

University degree (minimum equivalent to a Bachelor), preferably in Engineering or a related technical discipline

At least 5 years of relevant professional experience, ideally in either large building technical maintenance or MEP construction project management or Technical Facilities / Property Management

Solid expertise in mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems

Excellent knowledge of building maintenance standards, technical regulations and best practices

Knowledge of smart building technologies, IoT and digital FM tools

Experience with service provider management in a multisource environment

Experience in multicultural and international environments

Project management certification (PRINCE2, PMI, PM2 or equivalent) is an advantage

MRICS certification is a plus

Excellent knowledge of English and good knowledge of French. Knowledge of other EU languages would be an advantage

Competencies We hire and value talent with unique characteristics, creating a work environment where they can be themselves. We believe that Diversity, Equity and Inclusion make us a performing and innovative organisation. We encourage all suitably qualified and eligible candidates to apply regardless of their gender identity/expression, age, racial, ethnic and cultural background, religion and beliefs, sexual orientation, disability or neurodiversity. If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process due to a disability, neurodivergence, or a chronic health condition, please contact the EIB Recruitment team [email protected] who will manage your request appropriately. By applying for this position, you acknowledge the importance of maintaining the security and integrity of the Information of the EIB Group. In case of selection for the position you agree to comply with all measures (policies, controls, document classification and management) implemented by the EIB Group to prevent unauthorised disclosure of any information or any damage to the EIB Group reputation.

Deadline for applications: 2nd of July 2026

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