Data Centre Electrical Maintenance Engineer

CBRE; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking an Electrical Bias Engineer to join our facilities team in the UK. The role focuses on break/fix maintenance for critical environments, with emphasis on power systems, UPS, CPS, distribution and cooling in data centres.

You will respond to incidents, perform risk assessments, prepare method statements, and work beyond contractual hours to ensure system availability. 17th Edition wiring regulations are essential, with experience in BMS and HVAC desirable.

Qualifications

• Must hold 17th Edition Electrical Wiring Regulations.
• Desirable: experience with building management systems including fault finding and operator use.
• Desirable: knowledge of HVAC systems and chilled water circuits.

Responsibilities

• React to breakdown maintenance requests within the required SLA’s.
• Repair modular UPS systems.
• Test and diagnose power quality issues using onsite power analysers.
• Apply a risk‑focused maintenance approach in data centres/critical environments.
• Provide emergency response standby, call out.
• Escalate urgent issues to the Technical Services Manager.
• Respond to work interruptions or outages to maintain availability.
• Ensure critical maintenance documentation and records are kept up to date.
• Advise Facilities Management of changes in critical environment requirements.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Organised

Health & Safety awareness

Education

17th Edition Electrical Wiring Regulations

IOSH/NEBOSH certification

Tools

Building management systems

Job description

CBRE is seeking an Electrical Bias Engineer to join our facilities team in the UK. The role focuses on break/fix maintenance for critical environments, with emphasis on power systems, UPS, CPS, distribution and cooling in data centres.

You will respond to incidents, perform risk assessments, prepare method statements, and work beyond contractual hours to ensure system availability. 17th Edition wiring regulations are essential, with experience in BMS and HVAC desirable.