HVAC & Building Systems Technician

CBRE Group, Inc.; Brighton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Multi-Skilled Technician for our Brighton site. The role focuses on mechanical building services with a strong HVAC emphasis, ensuring comfort, safety and reliability for occupants in a modern office environment.

The successful candidate will have a mechanical engineering background (NVQ/City & Guilds) and proven experience in maintenance, fault finding and PPM routines. There is a requirement for occasional out‑of‑hours support and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
• Building Services Engineering background.
• HVAC/Maintenance engineering experience in a commercial setting.
• Strong fault‑finding on HVAC & related plant.
• Familiarity with PPM routines & compliance requirements.
• Basic electrical knowledge is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance and reactive repairs on building services plant.
• Maintain and fault‑find on mechanical systems including HVAC (AHUs, FCUs, VAVs).
• Work with pumps, motors, and pressurisation units; heating and hot water systems.
• Support installation and modification of building systems and equipment.
• Interpret mechanical drawings, schematics and O&M manuals.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards and building codes.
• Log work orders in CAFM/CMMS and coordinate with contractors.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Fault finding

Building services

Mechanical engineering

PPM knowledge

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

BMS knowledge

CAFM/CMMS systems

Job description

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Multi-Skilled Technician for our Brighton site. The role focuses on mechanical building services with a strong HVAC emphasis, ensuring comfort, safety and reliability for occupants in a modern office environment.

The successful candidate will have a mechanical engineering background (NVQ/City & Guilds) and proven experience in maintenance, fault finding and PPM routines. There is a requirement for occasional out‑of‑hours support and a valid driver’s license.