24/7 Building Systems Shift Engineer

CBRE; Andover; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is recruiting a Shift Engineer to join the Salisbury team. The role provides 24-hour monitoring, emergency maintenance and technical resource to ensure safe and efficient operation and regulatory compliance.

You will maintain critical systems and assets to high standards, supervise contractors, and manage site risks while supporting continuous development and training.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Maintenance Technician in a similar sector.
• Knowledge of Permit to work systems.
• Ability to read technical drawings and processes.
• Experience with CMMS and BMS systems.
• Aptitude for electrical and mechanical engineering.
• Good building services knowledge.
• Ability to work autonomously with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to Building Management System (BMS) alarms.
• Complete a handover between shifts and clear actioned alarms.
• React to fire alarms with security personnel and isolate systems as needed.
• Carry out planned maintenance (water softener salt, meter readings, door checks).
• Perform reactive maintenance to sustain site services.
• Conduct six-hour site walk-arounds to check monitored areas.
• Develop understanding of site layout, functions and assets.
• Supervise and escort contractors and engineers per site policy.
• Follow risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
• Carry out other duties as required by line manager.

Skills

Maintenance Technician

Permit to work

Technical drawings

CMMS

BMS systems

Electrical and mechanical engineering

Microsoft Office

Autonomy

Communication skills

Education

Electrical or mechanical qualification (City & Guilds)

ACoPs L8

Tools

CMMS

BMS

Electrical testing tools

Job description

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is recruiting a Shift Engineer to join the Salisbury team. The role provides 24-hour monitoring, emergency maintenance and technical resource to ensure safe and efficient operation and regulatory compliance.

You will maintain critical systems and assets to high standards, supervise contractors, and manage site risks while supporting continuous development and training.