Electrical Shift Engineer - Chertsey

CBRE; Tavistock; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global real estate firm seeks an Electrical Shift Engineer at their Data Centre in Chertsey. The role involves operating and maintaining electrical systems, performing maintenance tasks, and ensuring high standards of communication. Ideal candidates should be electrically qualified with 18th Edition and possess strong communication skills. This position offers room for growth within the data center industry.

Qualifications

• Electrically qualified with 18th Edition.
• HV Approved Person preferred.
• Confined Space entry trained where required.
• Proactive, reliable, and conscientious individuals are sought.

Responsibilities

• Ensure site electrical systems are operated and maintained.
• Perform day-to-day maintenance on electrical equipment.
• Carry out fault identification and rectification.

Skills

Previous experience in Building Services industry

C&G qualified 1 and 2 or equivalent in electrical services/maintenance

18th Edition IEE: Wiring & Installation competent

Strong communication skills

Demonstrated understanding of building services

Proactive in achieving highest standard of operation

Reliable and conscientious

Ability to understand verbal and written instructions

Education

Recognised training or apprenticeship

Tools

Building Management Systems (BMS)

UPS systems

Fire suppression and detection systems

Generators and controls

Job description

Electrical Shift Engineer - Chertsey

Job ID 245851

Posted 19-Nov-2025

Service line GWS Segment

Role type Full‑time

Areas of Interest Data Centers, Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s) Longcross - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Job Title: Electrical Shift Engineer

Business Sector: Data Centre Solutions

Location: Chertsey

We have fantastic opportunities at our new Data Centre atLongcross Campus in Chertsey for Shift Engineers. This is an ideal opportunity for electrically qualified professionals that are looking to move into and grow in a data centre industry. If you are electrically qualified with 18th Edition and align to our CBRE core values then we are looking to speak to you!

As a Shift Engineer working for the Data Centre Solutions team, your duties may include:

• To ensure site Electrical systems are operated and maintained to the required codes of practice and industry guidelines.
• Ensure the PPM’s for the as built equipment is fully maintained and carried out in a high calibre and on time.
• To carry out day-to-day maintenance and reactive issues relating to all the electrical equipment and assets.
• Complete information and feed back to computer based systems particularly the PPM system.
• Carry out fault identification/rectification and escalation when required on heating, ventilation and air conditioning issues.
• Installation and modification of site electrical services.
• Maintain effective communication to the Shift Supervisor including plant status, plant isolation, issues arising, ongoing works and standards of housekeeping.
• Ensure any parts required are clearly and accurately stated and any difficulties encountered on engineering activities are reported to the Shift Supervisor.
• Plant areas, workshops, stores, changing/rest areas etc. are kept to the highest level of housekeeping
• Operation and trouble shooting for the following:
• Building Electrical Installation (associated panels, equipment, and circuits).
• Emergency lighting.
• Lighting Control system.
• Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Fire suppression and detection systems
• Air conditioning System, VAV, FCU’s and Split Systems.
• AHU’s, Variable speed drives.
• Heating system.
• Generators and controls.
• Single and three phase motors.
• UPS system and associated control systems.
• Operation of HV systems (training and familiarisation with this system will be made available).

Skills:

• Previous experience in Building Services industry
• C&G qualified 1 and 2 or equivalent in an electrical services/maintenance.
• 18th Edition IEE: Wiring & Installation competent
• HV Approved Person (preferred, not essential)
• Confined Space entry trained. (Where required)
• Recognised training or apprenticeship
• Strong communication skills and the ability to deal with all levels of staff.
• Demonstrate a good understanding and be technically competent in all building services, in particular UPS, generators, static switches, water treatment, refrigeration and air conditioning. (Critical systems preferred, not essential)
• Proactive in achieving the highest standard of operation.
• Demonstrate a willingness to attend on and off site training for plant and systems as they are installed. This may require nights away from home.
• Reliable and conscientious
• Individuals who can demonstrate commitment and technical competence; but do not meet all the requirements may be considered subject to client approval.
• Advanced communication skills with a full understanding of customer needs & expectations
• Ability to comprehend and act upon both verbal and written instructions
• Enthusiasm and demonstration of pro-activity, diligence and alertness, with the willingness to participate in appropriate training schemes
• Integrity, honesty and punctuality is also expected

About CBRE Global Workplace Solutions:

As one of CBRE’s core global businesses, Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) provides end-to-end services to occupier clients across the entire lifecycle of a building. Our teams help companies improve their operations and reduce costs, through expert facilities management, project management, real estate and energy and sustainability services. Our dedicated teams work across all industries, and support clients ranging from global Fortune 500 companies to single, iconic buildings.

CBRE Group, Inc. is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with 2018 revenues of $21.3 billion and more than 90,000 employees (excluding affiliate offices). CBRE has been included in the Fortune 500 since 2008, ranking #207 in 2018. Its shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “CBRE.”

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We are an equal opportunities employer and 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.