HVAC Engineer

CBRE Group, Inc.; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions in Bolton is seeking an HVAC multi-skilled engineer to maintain electrical and mechanical plant across building services. The role involves fault-finding on VRV/VRF systems, managing risks, and working with the BMS to optimise environmental conditions.

You will supervise contractors, prepare risk assessments, and comply with F‑Gas regulations while supporting safety and energy initiatives.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship recognised or time-served.
• Experience in HVAC maintenance.
• Mechanical qualifications to City & Guilds standard.
• Strong multi-skilled capability with fault-finding.
• Ability to supervise contractors and prepare risk assessments.
• F‑Gas certification and experience with refrigerants.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage risks on onsite equipment and spares.
• Control environmental conditions via the BMS for efficiency.
• Fault-find on HVAC plant including VRV/VRF systems.
• Work safely with refrigerants in line with F‑Gas rules.
• Supervise subcontractors and support safety matters.
• Partake in on‑call rota for out‑of‑hours duties.
• Prepare risk assessments and method statements.
• Record tasks in CAFM and plan daily work.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Fault-finding

Supervising contractors

Risk Assessments & MAT statements

F‑Gas certification

Education

Apprenticeship recognised or time-served

City & Guilds qualification (mechanical)

Job description

HVAC Engineer - Bolton

Company: CBRE Global Workplace Solutions

Company Profile

CBRE is the global leader in real estate services, leveraging the industry’s most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate services firm. We employ more than 100,000 people and operate across 48 countries.

Role Overview

We are recruiting an HVAC Multi Skilled Engineer to join our team based in Bolton. The successful candidate will perform both electrical and mechanical maintenance across plant, equipment and building services.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and manage risks associated with onsite equipment, including critical spares and plant performance improvements.
• Manage environmental conditions via the BMS system and ensure plant and equipment operate efficiently.
• Use new technologies and equipment to maintain a safe, comfortable working environment, liaising with the client on reactive and planned tasks.
• Carry out fault-finding on a wide range of HVAC plant and equipment, with a strong focus on VRV/VRF systems.
• Work safely with refrigerants, ensuring compliance with F‑Gas handling requirements.
• Support team members on Health & Safety matters.
• Act as Energy Champion and assist as Safety Champion when required.
• Provide electrical and mechanical expertise to the maintenance team.
• Prepare, follow and review Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
• Complete all required documentation in line with legislative and company standards.
• Use mobile devices to manage, record and complete tasks via the CAFM system.
• Plan daily work using email and calendar tools to ensure efficient task completion.
• Liaise with the onsite Supervisor and Account Manager to resolve building services issues.
• Deputise for the Site Supervisor during periods of absence.
• Work overtime when required, including nights and weekends if necessary.
• Supervise and manage subcontractors as needed.
• Participate in an on‑call rota for out‑of‑hours emergency response.
• Undertake additional ad‑hoc duties as required.

Experience & Qualifications Required

• Recognised or time‑served apprenticeship.
• Strong, proven experience in HVAC maintenance.
• Mechanical qualifications to a City & Guilds standard.
• Good multi‑skilled capability.
• Strong fault‑finding skills.
• Ability to supervise contractors.
• Competence in producing Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
• Ability to prepare and understand permits and safe systems of work.
• F‑Gas certification and experience working with refrigerants.

Desirable Qualifications

• Working at Height qualification.
• IPAF / PASMA certification.
• AP qualifications.
• Experience with BMS systems.
• Knowledge of HVAC controls.