HVAC Engineer

CBRE Group, Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking an HVAC Engineer for Data Centre Solutions at Canary Wharf, London. You will maintain mission-critical cooling infrastructure and support Data Hall environments to ensure uptime and energy efficiency.

The role requires extensive experience with Indirect Adiabatic Cooling (IAC) systems, VRV/VRF, and BMS. You will manage maintenance tasks, coordinate contractors, and uphold safety and audit standards.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining Indirect Adiabatic Cooling (IAC) systems in data centre environments.
• F-Gas certification and refrigerants handling.
• City & Guilds or equivalent mechanical qualification.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on HVAC plant and building services.
• Fault find and maintain VRV/VRF air conditioning systems.
• Monitor cooling plant performance via BMS/EPMS.
• Oversee subcontractors and service providers.
• Maintain stock records and inventory management.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Fault finding

IAC systems

BMS familiarity

Stock management

Job description

Job Title: HVAC Engineer

Business Sector: Data Centre Solutions, Critical Environment

Location: Canary Wharf, London

COMPANY PROFILE

CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and investment. We leverage the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of our clients worldwide. Our commitment is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, and globally capable real estate service firm. With over 70,000 employees globally, we operate in 48 countries.

The Role

As an HVAC Technician for Data Centres (m/f/d), you will be responsible for the electrical and mechanical maintenance of data centre plant and equipment, ensuring a safe and efficient working environment.

You will play a key role in maintaining HVAC systems, with a focus on cooling infrastructure supporting Data Hall environments.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience operating, maintaining and fault-finding Indirect Adiabatic Cooling (IAC) systems and supporting critical cooling infrastructure that underpins Data Centre operations.

You will contribute to site resilience, energy efficiency, cooling optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives whilst maintaining the highest standards of safety, housekeeping and engineering excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on HVAC plant, equipment and building services.
• Fault find and maintain a wide range of HVAC systems, including VRV/VRF air conditioning systems.
• Operate, maintain and optimise Indirect Adiabatic Cooling (IAC) systems serving mission-critical Data Hall environments.
• Ensure cooling infrastructure operates efficiently and reliably to maintain Data Hall temperature and humidity within operational parameters.
• Monitor cooling plant performance through BMS, EPMS systems.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, inspections and testing of IAC equipment, AHUs, heat exchangers, fans, pumps, valves and associated mechanical systems.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical, controls and performance-related faults affecting critical cooling systems.
• Support emergency response activities relating to cooling plant failures and critical infrastructure incidents.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) following equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Verify cooling redundancy arrangements and resilience strategies remain effective and available.
• Identify risks to plant and equipment, including critical spares management and lifecycle replacement planning.
• Analyse plant performance trends and identify opportunities to improve reliability, energy efficiency and cooling performance.
• Complete and improve preventative maintenance programmes.
• Follow Risk Assessments, Method Statements and Permits to Work.
• Use CAFM systems and mobile devices to manage maintenance tasks and asset information.
• Use maintenance records, SOPs, MOPs, EOPs and technical documentation.
• Review engineering drawings, P&IDs, schematics and control diagrams to support fault finding and maintenance planning.
• Oversee and coordinate subcontractors and specialist service providers.
• Liaise with onsite teams on building services and critical cooling infrastructure issues.
• Manage engineering stores, maintenance materials and critical spare inventories.
• Maintain accurate stock records using Excel spreadsheets, CAFM systems and inventory management tools.
• Raise material requisitions for maintenance activities and ensure timely procurement of critical parts and consumables.
• Maintain exceptional housekeeping standards within Data Halls, plant rooms, workshops and engineering stores, ensuring compliance with site standards and audit requirements.

Essential Requirements

• Recognised or time-served apprenticeship.
• Proven experience in HVAC maintenance within commercial, critical or Data Centre environments.
• Strong mechanical competence (City & Guilds or equivalent).
• F-Gas certification and experience handling refrigerants.
• Multiskilled maintenance capability.
• Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Extensive experience operating, maintaining and fault-finding Indirect Adiabatic Cooling (IAC) systems within mission-critical environments.
• Strong understanding of:
• Indirect Adiabatic Cooling systems
• Air Handling Units (AHUs)
• Heat Exchangers
• Cooling coils and evaporative cooling technologies
• Chilled water systems
• HVAC controls and optimisation strategies
• Water treatment processes
• Building Management Systems (BMS)
• PLC and control systems
• Knowledge of Data Centre cooling architecture and environmental management principles.
• Understanding of critical facility resilience concepts including N+1, 2N and concurrently maintainable infrastructure.
• Experience monitoring and maintaining environmental conditions within critical Data Hall environments.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills with experience maintaining stock control records, spares inventories and maintenance reporting.
• Proven experience managing critical spares, engineering stores and inventory systems.
• Experience raising orders, sourcing materials.
• Excellent housekeeping and organisational standards.
• Experience supervising contractors effectively.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work within a fast-paced critical environment.

Desirable Skills

• Previous Data Centre, Critical Facilities or Mission Critical Environment experience.
• Tier III or Tier IV Data Centre experience.
• Manufacturer training on Vertiv, Stulz, Munters, Excool, Airedale or equivalent IAC equipment.
• Working at Height certification.
• IPAF and/or PASMA.
• AP (Authorised Person) qualifications.
• Advanced BMS experience and HVAC controls knowledge.
• Experience with Siemens, Schneider Electric, Trend or Johnson Controls platforms.
• Commissioning experience on critical cooling infrastructure.
• Knowledge of ASHRAE Thermal Guidelines and Data Centre best practices.
• Understanding of energy management and cooling system optimisation.

Candidate Profile

We are seeking a highly motivated HVAC Technician (m/f/d) with significant experience supporting mission-critical cooling infrastructure.

The successful candidate will possess strong expertise in Indirect Adiabatic Cooling systems, critical environment maintenance, fault diagnosis, environmental control, stock management and engineering store administration.

You will take pride in maintaining exceptional housekeeping standards while ensuring cooling infrastructure operates safely, efficiently and reliably to support Data Centre uptime and operational resilience.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

CBRE is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of a leading global organization in commercial real estate services and investment, dedicated to helping businesses and people thrive. We are a team of dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create a significant impact in the industry.

Our collaborative culture is built on our shared core values: respect, integrity, service, and excellence. We highly value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you will have the opportunity to chart your own course, develop your skills, and realize your full potential. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We are committed to understanding each candidate's unique experience, skills, and aspirations. To ensure a genuine evaluation, we do not utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions. We kindly request that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process to promote transparency and ensure a fair and equitable evaluation.