Data Centre Shift Leader: HV & M&E Expert

CBRE Group, Inc.; Longcross; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. in Longcross (Chertsey area) seeks a Data Centre Shift Leader to operate and maintain the Data Centre's M&E systems and lead a shift team with a strong focus on safety and reliability.

The role requires extensive data centre infrastructure knowledge, hands-on HV experience, and the ability to drive continuous improvement within CBRE's QHSE framework. Continental shift pattern applies with associated hours and entitlements.

Qualifications

• Understand Health and Safety requirements and supervise others
• Experience in a critical data centre environment
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to manage sub-contractors and permit-to-work systems
• Good commercial awareness and planning abilities
• HVAP/AP15 and 18th edition wiring knowledge

Responsibilities

• Operate all M&E systems within the Data Centre, including HV isolations and energy considerations.
• Oversee Specialist Sub Contractors to ensure works follow SOPs/MOPs/PTW and client change requests.
• Ensure worksheets are signed off and work quality is inspected with clear communications to Engineering Manager.
• Accurately report completed work orders and log critical spares/stock usage.
• Review MOPs, SOPs, EOPs and risk assessments; maintain risk registers.
• Complete shift handover reports noting major events for oncoming shifts and CBRE management.
• Champion QHSE compliance, conduct Toolbox Talks and hazard reporting.
• Attend nominated CBRE training in line with DCS matrix; support team development.
• Foster a positive culture with focus on training and continuous improvement of safe systems.
• Supervise planned/reactive maintenance, spot audit completed tasks, and manage shift team holidays and performance reviews.
• Oversee tool calibration, PPE management, and plantroom tidiness; mentor technicians and apprentices.
• Participate in QA processes to validate workmanship and compliance.

Skills

Health & Safety

Supervision

Team leadership

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

IOSH/NEBOSH qualifications

Mechanical qualifications

Job description

CBRE Group, Inc. in Longcross (Chertsey area) seeks a Data Centre Shift Leader to operate and maintain the Data Centre's M&E systems and lead a shift team with a strong focus on safety and reliability.

The role requires extensive data centre infrastructure knowledge, hands-on HV experience, and the ability to drive continuous improvement within CBRE's QHSE framework. Continental shift pattern applies with associated hours and entitlements.