Building Engineer

CBRE Group, Inc.; Newport; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

On-site role

Mon-Fri schedule

Job summary

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is seeking a proactive Multi-Skilled Engineer to join our on-site engineering team at a high-profile client site. You will deliver planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, and ensure compliance across building services and site infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical bias with electrical knowledge, can work independently, manage workload, and uphold safety and customer service standards.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Multi-Skilled Engineer within a building services or facilities management environment.
• Strong mechanical maintenance experience.
• Good electrical knowledge and fault-finding capability.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work.
• Sound understanding of engineering compliance and statutory maintenance requirements.
• Experience working with permits to work, RAMS, and compliance documentation.
• Experience using CAFM systems and digital maintenance platforms.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications and maintenance management software.
• Experience raising and managing purchase orders.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent fault-finding, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Proactive approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities across building services systems.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs efficiently to minimise downtime.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and in accordance with site procedures.
• Monitor and maintain compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Manage and update maintenance records through CAFM systems.
• Raise and manage purchase orders (POs) for materials, services, and contractor works.
• Coordinate and oversee specialist contractors on site.
• Support the management and operation of building automation and control systems.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and proactively resolve issues before they impact site operations.
• Participate in the on-call rota and provide out-of-hours support when required.
• Build positive working relationships with site stakeholders and service providers.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical knowledge

Safety & compliance

CAFM systems

PO management

MS Office

Fault finding

Problem solving

Communication skills

Independence

Tools

CAFM software

Maintenance management software

RAMS documentation

Job description

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting for a Multi Skilled Engineer

Are you motivated to work for the world’s leading provider of workplace services? CBRE are currently recruiting for a passionate and service-driven Multiskilled Engineer to deliver best in class services to a high-profile client site.

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Multi-Skilled Engineer to join our on-site engineering team. This is a static position working alongside another Multi-Skilled Engineer, responsible for delivering planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, and compliance-related activities across building services and site infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical bias, although applicants with a solid electrical background and good mechanical understanding will also be considered. The successful candidate will be capable of working independently, taking ownership of their workload, and maintaining high standards of safety, compliance, and customer service.

What You’ll Do:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities across building services systems.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs efficiently to minimise downtime.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and in accordance with site procedures.
• Monitor and maintain compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Manage and update maintenance records through CAFM systems.
• Raise and manage purchase orders (POs) for materials, services, and contractor works.
• Coordinate and oversee specialist contractors on site.
• Support the management and operation of building automation and control systems.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and proactively resolve issues before they impact site operations.
• Participate in the on-call rota and provide out-of-hours support when required.
• Build positive working relationships with site stakeholders and service providers.

What you’ll need:

• Experience as a Multi-Skilled Engineer within a building services or facilities management environment.
• Strong mechanical maintenance experience.
• Good electrical knowledge and fault-finding capability.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work.
• Sound understanding of engineering compliance and statutory maintenance requirements.
• Experience working with permits to work, RAMS, and compliance documentation.
• Experience using CAFM systems and digital maintenance platforms.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications and maintenance management software.
• Experience raising and managing purchase orders.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent fault-finding, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Proactive approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Able to prioritise workload effectively.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing site and business requirements.
• Professional and customer-focused.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Committed to delivering a high standard of service.
• Strong team player who can also work effectively on their own initiative.

What We Offer

• Stable, static site-based position.
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Collaborative working environment alongside an experienced engineering team.
• Opportunity to take ownership of a high-profile site.
• Participation in a structured 1-in-3 on-call rota.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

About CBRE Global Workplace Solutions:

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.