Electrical Shift Engineer

CBRE; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking an Electrical Shift Engineer in London. The role includes delivering electrical maintenance and support in critical environments like data centres and hospitals. Candidates should hold an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Electrical Installation and have experience in maintenance. The position offers competitive pay and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Tools, uniform, and PPE provided

Access to training and development programs

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation, Maintenance, or Engineering.
• Proven experience in electrical maintenance on commercial or critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical faults, ensuring swift resolution.
• Perform scheduled system inspections and compliance testing.

Skills

Electrical maintenance experience

Troubleshooting skills

Ability to work under pressure

Good communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Electrical Installation

17th or 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations

Job description

Overview

Electrical Shift Engineer

Job ID 229003

Posted 16-Jul-2025

Service line GWS Segment

Role type Full-time

Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance

Location London - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are currently recruiting an Electrical Shift Engineer to join our dedicated team at a static site.

Working on a rotating shift pattern, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality electrical maintenance and support within a large, complex environment, ensuring critical uptime, safety, and compliance across all systems.

Shift: 4 on 4 off, Days & Nights, 7-7

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on all electrical systems, including lighting, emergency systems, power distribution, UPS, and control panels
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical faults, ensuring swift, safe resolution
• Assist with minor installation works and upgrades, and liaise with external contractors when required
• Perform scheduled system inspections and compliance testing, such as emergency lighting tests, fixed wire testing support, and generator checks
• Ensure all maintenance activities are conducted in line with health and safety standards, including isolation procedures and permit-to-work systems
• Accurately complete all associated paperwork, including job sheets, reports, risk assessments, and method statements
• Collaborate with other shift engineers and the site management team to address escalations and service-level agreements (SLAs)
• Monitor and report on the performance of critical plant and electrical infrastructure, escalating issues proactively
• Maintain strong communication with the client and help ensure minimal disruption to site operations

Experience Required

• Essential:
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation, Maintenance, or Engineering
• 17th or 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations
• Proven experience in electrical maintenance on commercial or critical environments (data centres, hospitals, offices, etc.)
• Experience working on shift patterns, including days and nights, with the ability to respond to time-sensitive or high-impact issues
• Good understanding of permit systems, H&S regulations, and safe systems of work
• Ability to work independently or within a shift team, delivering under pressure

• Desirable:
• LVAP certification
• Experience with BMS systems, UPS, and generator testing
• Knowledge of HVAC and other building systems (to assist multi-skilled teams)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Tools, uniform, and PPE provided.
• Access to training, development and upskilling programs.
• Supportive team environment and career progression within a global organisation.