Fire Engineering Lead Technician — Multi-Skilled Expert

CBRE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is seeking a Fire Engineering Lead Technician (Multi Skilled) to join the London team. The role focuses on coordinating Fire Risk Assessments and related works, delivering via self-delivery, our teams, or 3rd parties, while ensuring contractual and legal compliance.

The candidate will liaison with site teams, clients, and auditors, and manage reports, risk registers, and safety documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Recognised or time-served apprenticeship completed.
• Electrical qualifications to 18th Edition and related City & Guilds recognised qualifications.
• Strong multi-skilled capability with fault-finding ability.
• Ability to manage contractors and write Risk Assessments and Permits.
• Operational understanding of Fire Alarm Systems and Emergency Lighting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sites, clients, and contractors to deliver technical services.
• Create and update reports in Logbooks, Hazard Reports, risk registers.
• Inform and coordinate all parties involved and obtain authorisations.
• Investigate peripheral fire and safety systems and implement fixes.
• Oversee installation/maintenance tasks including signage and isolations.
• Supervise contractors, manage permits to work, and QA certifications.
• Write and follow Risk Assessments and Permits, ensuring safety compliance.
• Utilise CAFM systems and mobile devices to plan and record works.

Skills

Fault finding

Contractor management

Multi skilled

Microsoft Office

Risk assessments writing

Education

Recognised or Time Served Apprenticeship

Electrical qualifications to 18th Edition

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is seeking a Fire Engineering Lead Technician (Multi Skilled) to join the London team. The role focuses on coordinating Fire Risk Assessments and related works, delivering via self-delivery, our teams, or 3rd parties, while ensuring contractual and legal compliance.

The candidate will liaison with site teams, clients, and auditors, and manage reports, risk registers, and safety documentation throughout the project lifecycle.