Data Centre Shift Engineer

CBRE; Croydon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE in Croydon is seeking a Data Centre Shift Engineer to maintain critical building systems, including UPS, generators, HV equipment and cooling, ensuring reliable operation 24/7. The role requires technical competence in electrical/mechanical maintenance and strong fault-finding skills.

You will work within CBRE’s data centre team, following defined procedures, completing PPM tasks, and coordinating with sub-contractors.

Qualifications

• Must have an electrical background with hands-on maintenance experience in critical environments.
• Desirable: knowledge of UPS, generators, HV, PDU, and CRAC units.
• Experience with BMS systems and alarm / monitoring data is advantageous.
• Proactive in fault finding and able to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operate CBRE CermTM Processes to mitigate risk to critical plant and equipment.
• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and routine maintenance on mechanical and electrical plant.
• Respond to reactive tasks and highlight improvement areas, including spare parts and stores.
• Ensure paperwork for PPM, reactive and breakdown works is completed and passed to the contract administrator.
• Prepare Method Statements and Risk Assessments and ensure safe working practices.
• Carry out AP duties (training provided) and issue permits to work.
• Maintain a safe and healthy working environment and professional CBRE image on site.
• Supervise subcontractors and provide holiday/sickness cover when required.

Skills

Electrical apprenticeship

C&G 236 Pt1 Pt2

C&G 2391 (desirable)

UPS & Generators knowledge

BMS systems experience

Communication skills

Education

Electrical apprenticeship certificate

C&G 236 Pt1 Pt2

C&G 2391

Job description

Job Title: Data Centre Shift Engineer

Business Sector: Data Centre Solutions - Critical Environment Services

Company Profile

CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and investment. We leverage the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of our clients worldwide. Our commitment is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, and globally capable real estate service firm. With over 70,000 employees globally, we operate in 48 countries.

Job Title: Data Centre Shift Engineer

Business Sector: Data Centre Solutions - Critical Environment Services

Company Profile

CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and investment. We leverage the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of our clients worldwide. Our commitment is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, and globally capable real estate service firm. With over 70,000 employees globally, we operate in 48 countries.

Purpose of Job

To provide Risk Mitigation to the assets under contract and 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 mechanical and electrical systems within the site. Engineers must be able to demonstrate relevant knowledge of UPS, Generators, HV, PDU’s, CRAC units or equivalent, which will include the ability to fault find using the production of graphical information and the utilisation of current alarm data.

Key Responsibilities

• To operate the CBRE CermTM Processes to ensure the mitigation of risk to the operation of critical plant and equipment.
• To follow EOPs and elevate accordingly when incident occur.
• Ensure that routine PPM is carried out to all mechanical and electrical 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. These reactive calls to also include concessionary stores and fabric related items.
• Ensure that plant faults and defects are swiftly remedied to maintain plant in serviceable order at all times.
• 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 administrator.
• Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are prepared, and used for all tasks undertaken to ensure safe working practices at all times.
• Carry out AP duties (training provided) and the issuing of permits to work
• Ensure the provision of a Safe and Healthy working environment. To include the wearing of uniform and PPE at all times.
• To develop a good working relationship with all members of CBRE staff and clients.
• Ensure the professional image of CBRE is presented to clients at all times
• Ensure up to date shift logs are kept at all times.
• Ensure that all plant rooms under the responsibility of CBRE are locked at all times and are kept in a clean and tidy condition.
• Supervising and monitoring of CBRE sub-contractors works whilst they are on site undertaking maintenance.
• To arrange and provide holiday and sickness cover at short notice and be flexible in their working patterns.
• To remain on site until relieved by oncoming shift.
• To undertake lone working when and where required

Accountabilities

• Accountable to the Data Centre Manager, Contracts Manager and Technical Manager.
• The post holder does not have any directly reporting staff
• This post carries no direct budgetary responsibility

Skills And Experience

• Time served electrical apprenticeship or equivalent in an Industrial / manufacturing / commercial or Critical environment focusing on operation and maintenance of plant
• C&G 236 – Pt1 & Pt2 or equivalent (min) C&G 2391(desirable)
• Desirable:-
• Experience in main distribution board switching of ACB’s
• Experience in changing modes of UPS ie startup / Maintenance bypass / Eco-Ess Mode / VMMS Energy management mode
• Knowledge of Critical cooling systems and SLA’s / KPI’s within a critical environment
• Knowledge of basic Air Conditioning and humidity control
• Experience in the operation and control of generators and UPS
• Experience in use and interrogation of BMS systems in monitoring plant
• Practical knowledge of H&S requirements inc RA’s, Lock out Tag out, Permits to work.
• Self-motivated and professional manner
• Good communication skills
• Basic knowledge of MS office applications

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

CBRE is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of a leading global organization in commercial real estate services and investment, dedicated to helping businesses and people thrive. We are a team of dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create a significant impact in the industry.

Our collaborative culture is built on our shared core values: respect, integrity, service, and excellence. We highly value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you will have the opportunity to chart your own course, develop your skills, and realize your full potential. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

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We are committed to understanding each candidate's unique experience, skills, and aspirations. To ensure a genuine evaluation, we do not utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions. We kindly request that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process to promote transparency and ensure a fair and equitable evaluation.