Data Centre BMS Engineer

CBRE; Tavistock; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate services company is seeking a Data Centre BMS Engineer to ensure efficient operation of critical systems at their facilities in England. The role involves maintenance of BMS and EMS systems, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a technical background in Electrical Engineering and experience in a Data Centre environment.

Qualifications

• Technical qualification ideally with a mechanical or electrical apprenticeship.
• Experience of working in a Data Centre Environment.
• Knowledge of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all environmental conditions are maintained at all times.
• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance on BMS & EMS Systems.
• Supervising subcontractors and ensuring safety compliance.

Skills

Multi-Skilled - Mechanical / Electrical

Knowledge of UPS

Power Distribution

HVAC

Knowledge of PPM

Education

Electrical Engineer / City & Guilds

BTEC, ONC or City & Guilds

Job description

Data Centre BMS Engineer

Job ID 224095

Posted 09-Jun-2025

Service line GWS Segment

Role type Full-time

Areas of Interest Data Centers, Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities Management

Location(s) Longcross - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Job Title: BMS Engineer
Business Sector: Data Centre Solutions
Location: Split across Longcross and Hayes

COMPANY PROFILE

CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and leverages the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm. Globally, we employ over 70,000 employees and operate in 48 countries.

Purpose of the Job

Ensure all environmental conditions are maintained at all times with regard to critical building systems. To carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), reactive and breakdown works to all BMS & EMS Systems within the site that interface with the mechanical, electrical and refrigeration systems..

Key Tasks

• Ensure that routine PPM is carried out to all BMS & EMS systems plant in accordance with Site task schedules and asset lists.
• Ensure that reactive tasks throughout the building are completed and be proactive in highlighting areas where improvements can be made.
• Ensure all calibration activities are carried out to all BMS Systems and Sensors in accordance with Site task schedules and asset lists.
• Ensure that plant faults and defects are always swiftly remedied to maintain plant in serviceable order
• Ensure that suitable spares are available to carry out both maintenance and reactive works. To provide parts lists and estimated timescales to carry out remedial works.
• Ensure that all relevant paperwork is completed regarding PPM, reactive and breakdown works and that it is passed without delay to the Contract Support.
• Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are prepared, and used for all tasks undertaken to ensure safe working practices at all times.
• To develop a good working relationship with all members of CBRE staff, subcontractors and the client representatives.
• Ensure the provision of a Safe and Healthy working environment. To include the wearing of uniform and PPE at all times.
• Ensure the professional image of CBRE is presented to clients at all times
• Ensure up to date logs are kept at all times.
• Supervising and monitoring of sub-contractors works whilst they are on site undertaking maintenance.
• To undertake lone working when and where required, subject to passing satisfactory training.
• Ensure assigned tasks are actioned and completed as appropriate.
• To ensure tasks as directed are completed with the appropriate H&S awareness/implementation.
• Ensure an awareness and compliance to the contractual KPI’s/SLA’s.
• Ensure Computer Based Maintenance systems, e.g. Cerm View, Remedy, Concept, is kept up to date and that PPM and reactive tickets are closed out with accurate data captured.
• To operate a Permit to Work System in accordance with CBRE Quality, Health & Safety procedures and client requirements (or approved client system).
• Any other task as directed by the account management team.

Education and Experience

• Electrical Engineer / City & Guilds – Electrical or with a technical qualification such as BTEC, ONC or City & Guilds, or equivalent ideally with a mechanical or electrical apprenticeship – or significant experience
• Multi-Skilled - Mechanical / Electrical Knowledge of UPS / Generators / Power Distribution / HVAC
• Experience of working in a Data Centre Environment
• Desirable - Knowledge and understanding Information and Communications Technology (ICT)

Accountabilities

• Accountable to Day Supervisor and Campus Manager
• The post holder does not have any directly reporting staff
• This post carries no direct budgetary responsibility

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.