Electrical Engineer

CBRE; North East; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE in Durham is seeking a Multi-Skilled Electrical Bias Engineer to join our facilities team. You will maintain and upgrade electrical systems, including modular UPS, in critical environments such as data centres, ensuring safety and reliability across client sites.

This role requires an 18th Edition wiring certification and experience with risk assessments, CDM/H&S processes, and effective incident reporting.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical background in critical environments such as data centres or trading floors.
• Experience performing risk-based maintenance and safety audits.
• Ability to install and upgrade electrical plant and interpret technical drawings.
• Good communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Respond to breakdown maintenance within SLA timelines.
• Maintain and repair modular UPS systems and diagnose power quality issues.
• Conduct risk-focused maintenance and monitor critical systems.
• Provide emergency response and elevate urgent issues.
• Complete reactive Helpdesk requests and ensure documentation is up to date.
• Undertake site surveys, produce method statements and risk assessments.
• Install and upgrade plant equipment and interpret technical drawings.
• Monitor environmental conditions and equipment loading.
• Ensure compliance with financial and health & safety processes.
• Prepare incident reports and root cause analyses for system outages.

Skills

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

Multi-Skilled Electrical Bias Engineer

Location: Durham

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Us

CBRE is the global leader in real estate services, operating in 48 countries with over 70,000 employees. We deliver integrated facilities and corporate real estate management solutions to some of the world’s most respected companies. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled Electrical Bias Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong electrical background and experience in critical environments such as data centres or trading floors. You’ll be responsible for maintaining and upgrading electrical systems, ensuring optimal performance and safety across our client sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to breakdown maintenance requests within SLA timelines.
• Maintain and repair modular UPS systems and diagnose power quality issues.
• Conduct risk-focused maintenance and monitor critical systems.
• Provide emergency response and elevate urgent issues.
• Complete reactive Helpdesk requests and ensure documentation is up to date.
• Undertake site surveys, produce method statements and risk assessments.
• Install and upgrade plant equipment and interpret technical drawings.
• Monitor environmental conditions and equipment loading.
• Ensure compliance with financial and health & safety processes.
• Prepare incident reports and root cause analyses for system outages.

What We’re Looking For

• 18th Edition Electrical Wiring Regulations certification.

Desirable

• Experience with BMS, HVAC systems, chilled water circuits, and chilled beams.
• Understanding of CDM processes and H&S procedures (COSHH, Risk Assessments, etc.).
• Health & Safety qualifications (IOSH/NEBOSH).
• Testing and inspection of electrical systems.
• Familiarity with emergency response protocols.
• Authorised Person certification (e.g., AP15/12).
• Water hygiene knowledge (L8).
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Why Join Us?

• Work with a global leader in real estate services.
• Be part of a supportive and professional team.
• Opportunities for career development and training.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.