Electrical Engineer

CBRE; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking an Electrical Technician to perform planned and reactive maintenance on client sites in a professional, safety‑minded manner. The role requires ownership of work areas, adherence to safety standards, and the ability to manage contractors under CBRE UK guidelines.

You will troubleshoot faults, support colleagues, and contribute to continuous improvement while maintaining high service levels and compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ or equivalent in electrical discipline.
• BS7671 - 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Demonstrable electrical experience within a building service and/or industrial environment.
• Demonstrable experience of positive customer interactions within a service provider contract.
• Great communication, IT and literacy skills.
• Willing to attain Authorised Person LV within probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance tasks, providing maximum efficiency, availability and reliability of services and facilities.
• Maintain a safety focused, professional attitude to work, able to work unsupervised and apply technical skills required to meet requirements of the contract.
• Work to defined safe systems of work, policies and procedures and stop work when something is not right, elevate and assist in organising suitable intervention to correct the issue.
• Troubleshoot electrical faults and concerns, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with electrical regulations, and safety standards in all work activities.
• Provide technical support and guidance to other maintenance staff or apprentices.
• Communicate effectively with customers, supervisors, and team members to ensure safe and timely completion of workload.
• Liaise with Helpdesk ensuring urgent maintenance tasks are responded to within contracted timescales.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Customer interaction

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 NVQ in electrical discipline

BS7671 - 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

About The Role

As an electrical technician on our clients’ sites you will be a self-starter, able to initiate, control and complete routine and reactive maintenance to an exceptional standard. You will demonstrate true ownership and stewardship of your working areas, ensuring all works are conducted safely and facilities are serviceable and kept to a very high standard. You will be required to put contractors to work and ensure they comply with the safety and quality standards demanded by CBRE UK.

About The Role

As an electrical technician on our clients’ sites you will be a self-starter, able to initiate, control and complete routine and reactive maintenance to an exceptional standard. You will demonstrate true ownership and stewardship of your working areas, ensuring all works are conducted safely and facilities are serviceable and kept to a very high standard. You will be required to put contractors to work and ensure they comply with the safety and quality standards demanded by CBRE UK. As an investor in our people, CBRE UK provides ample opportunity and actively encourages personal and professional development. This role offers opportunities to develop both technically and in leadership roles.

What You’ll Do

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance tasks, providing maximum efficiency, availability and reliability of services and facilities.
• Maintain a safety focused, professional attitude to work, able to work unsupervised and apply technical skills required to meet requirements of the contract.
• Work to defined safe systems of work, policies and procedures and have the acumen to stop work when something is not right, elevate and assist in organising suitable intervention to correct the issue.
• Troubleshoot electrical faults and concerns, identify root causes, and implement
• corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with electrical regulations, and safety standards in all work activities.
• Provide technical support and guidance to other maintenance staff or apprentices.
• Communicate effectively with customers, supervisors, and team members to ensure safe and timely completion of workload.
• Tactical implementation of all ‘make safe’ isolation requirements & initial evidence gathering in electrical safety incidents.
• Provides area ownership of all in scope electrical areas (HV / LV Substations, switch-rooms and apparatus).
• Carry out necessary duties of LV and HV Authorised Person when appointed to do so.
• Liaise with and respond to the Helpdesk ensuring urgent maintenance tasks are responded to within appropriate and contracted timescales.
• To work a reasonable amount of overtime as and when required to facilitate business continuity

What You’ll Need

• Level 3 NVQ or equivalent in electrical discipline
• BS7671 - 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Demonstrable electrical experience within a building service &/or industrial environment.
• Demonstrable experience of positive customer interactions within a service provider contract.
• Great communication, IT and literacy skills.
• Demonstrable evidence of adherence to quality standards and compliance to regulations in a controlled / regulated environment (Preferably Pharma).
• Willing to attain Authorised Person LV within probationary period and hold this appointment throughout employment (AP appointment is a requirement of the role and attracts an additional related payment).

Desirable

• C&G 2391-52 Inspection & Testing.
• HV/LV AP or working towards with a desire to progress to this level and beyond.
• IEng or working towards. This role will provide ample opportunity for evidence for professional accreditation and development.
• Demonstrable experience of involvement or leading continuous improvement initiatives.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

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