HVAC Engineer

CBRE Group, Inc.; Coalville; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. in the UK is hiring a Mobile HVAC Engineer to cover sites in Coalville, Derby, Mansfield, Eastwood, Minworth and Kettering. The role focuses on electrical and mechanical maintenance across plant, equipment and building services.

Candidates should have a recognised apprenticeship, strong HVAC maintenance experience, City & Guilds mechanical qualifications, and F-Gas certification. You will manage risks, work with BMS, supervise contractors and participate in on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship recognised or time-served in HVAC.
• Proven experience maintaining HVAC systems.
• City & Guilds mechanical qualifications.
• Strong multi-skilled capability.
• Excellent fault-finding abilities.
• Experience supervising contractors.
• Able to produce Risk Assessments & Method Statements.
• Able to prepare permits and safe systems of work.
• F-Gas certified and familiar with refrigerants.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage risks on onsite equipment and plant performance.
• Monitor environmental conditions via BMS to ensure efficient operation.
• Fault-find on a wide range of HVAC plant, focusing on VRV/VRF systems.
• Supervise subcontractors and assist during on-call duties.
• Prepare Risk Assessments, Method Statements and related documentation.

Skills

Recognised apprenticeship

HVAC maintenance

City & Guilds qualifications

Multi-skilled

Fault-finding

Contractor supervision

Risk Assessments & MS

Permits & safe works

F-Gas certification

Education

City & Guilds mechanical qualifications

Job description

Mobile HVAC Engineer

Locations

Coalville, Derby, Mansfield, Eastwood, Minworth, and Kettering.

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 Mobile HVAC Multi Skilled Engineer to join our team based covering sites across Coalville, Derby, Mansfield, Eastwood, Minworth, and Kettering. 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.