HVAC Engineer

CBRE Group, Inc.; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate services firm located in Gateshead is seeking an experienced HVAC Engineer. You will be responsible for performing both electrical and mechanical maintenance across HVAC systems, managing onsite risks, and ensuring plant efficiency. Ideal candidates will have proven HVAC maintenance experience, a recognized apprenticeship, and F-Gas certification. The position requires the aptitude to use technology for maintenance tasks and adapt to changing priorities, including supervisory roles and emergency responses.

Qualifications

• Strong, proven experience in HVAC maintenance.
• Good multi-skilled capability.
• Ability to prepare and understand permits and safe systems of work.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage risks associated with onsite equipment.
• Manage environmental conditions via the BMS system.
• Carry out fault-finding on HVAC plant and equipment.

Skills

HVAC maintenance experience

Fault-finding skills

Electrical and mechanical expertise

Ability to supervise contractors

Understanding of Risk Assessments

Education

Recognised or time-served apprenticeship

Mechanical qualifications (City & Guilds standard)

F-Gas certification

Tools

CAFM system

BMS systems

Job description

HVAC Engineer – Gateshead

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 anHVAC Multi Skilled Engineerto join our team based inGateshead.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.