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Role with a tier 1 client in Real Estate : Head of Engineering Central Technical Team will function as the central SME and technical governance authority for HVAC, MEP, STP, WTP, Electrical & Building Automation across the organizations operational real estate portfolio. The role ensures asset reliability, regulatory compliance, energy & water efficiency, cost optimization and standardized technical practices across commercial, retail and mixed-use properties. 1. Central Technical Governance & SME Leadership : Act as organization-wide SME for HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Fighting, STP/WTP, and Building automation projects.Define, implement and continuously improve technical standards, SOPs, O&M guidelines and AMC frameworks.Provide expert guidance to site engineering teams on complex breakdowns, system failures and chronic issues.Drive standardization of equipment, spares and service practices across the portfolio. 2. Asset Performance & Reliability Management : Monitor critical system uptime, reliability and lifecycle performance of HVAC, electrical and water systems.Analyse recurring failures and implement root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive actions.Develop asset replacement and refurbishment strategies based on lifecycle costing and risk assessment.Support high-availability operations for Grade-A offices, malls and high-footfall assets. 3. Energy, Water & Sustainability Excellence : Lead energy optimization, HVAC efficiency and water management initiatives across properties.Drive compliance with energy audits, water audits and sustainability benchmarks.Identify and implement retrofits, automation and technology upgrades to reduce OPEX.Support IGBC / LEED / GRIHA / ESG goals, where applicable. 4. CAPEX Planning & Technical Due Diligence : Support annual CAPEX budgeting for major repairs, replacements and upgrades.Conduct technical due diligence for new asset onboarding, transitions or takeovers.Evaluate and recommend technology adoption (BMS upgrades, energy tools, etc.).Provide technical inputs for vendor finalization, AMC tendering and contract structuring. Qualifications : B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering.Masters degree (M.Tech / Energy Management / MBA Operations).20 - 25 years of experience in Property Management / Real Estate Operations.Hands-on exposure to large commercial portfolios, malls, IT parks or mixed-use assets.Strong background in HVAC operations, energy management and statutory compliance. .