Lead Engineer, Critical Environments & Data Center Ops

CBRE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE in London seeks a Lead Engineer to oversee maintenance and performance of critical environments in commercial and retail settings. You will manage teams, control costs, ensure SLAs, and drive change control and reporting across the facilities.

This role requires an electrician with 17th Edition, plus data-centre or critical-environment experience where available. Join CBRE Global Workplace Solutions to advance reliability, safety, and efficiency in a leading real estate services firm.

Qualifications

• Qualified electrician with apprenticeship, HND or C&G.
• 17th Edition Electrical Wiring Regulations certification.
• Experience in data centers or critical environments preferred.
• Familiar with emergency response protocols and utilities monitoring.
• IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety training preferred.
• Strong contract and supplier management and communication.
• Proactive, self-motivated and able to solve problems.
• Desirable: water hygiene knowledge (L8) and related controls.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage time and delegate tasks to the team to boost efficiency.
• Control maintenance costs in line with budget guidelines.
• Ensure client services including data rooms meet SLAs.
• Maintain and update plans for critical environments to ensure integrity.
• Implement change control processes for business-critical areas.
• Generate technical management reports as needed.
• Provide emergency standby/call-out support when required.
• Oversee utilities management and environmentally sustainable practices.
• Assist in technical audits related to critical environments.
• Drive cost-effective procurement of engineering maintenance services.
• Maintain accurate and retrievable engineering maintenance documentation.
• Collaborate with Facilities Management on changing requirements.
• Plan and report on Statutory Compliance Maintenance and Testing.
• Ensure all Planned Preventative Maintenance activities are scheduled.
• Monitor environmental conditions and equipment performance.
• Work with EHS specialist to meet audit requirements.
• Uphold Health & Safety procedures using permit to work system.
• Escalate urgent issues to the Technical Services Manager promptly.

Skills

Communication

Supplier management

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Education

Electrical apprenticeship / HND / C&G

17th Edition wiring regs

Tools

MS Office

BMS/HVAC knowledge

Job description

CBRE in London seeks a Lead Engineer to oversee maintenance and performance of critical environments in commercial and retail settings. You will manage teams, control costs, ensure SLAs, and drive change control and reporting across the facilities.

This role requires an electrician with 17th Edition, plus data-centre or critical-environment experience where available. Join CBRE Global Workplace Solutions to advance reliability, safety, and efficiency in a leading real estate services firm.