Lead Engineer: Critical Environments & Data Centers

CBRE Local UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is hiring a Lead Engineer in London to safeguard the performance of critical environments within commercial and retail settings. You will lead maintenance, monitor environmental conditions, and ensure SLAs are met for data rooms and networks.

The role emphasizes safety, compliance, and proactive problem-solving. The successful candidate will bring electrical qualifications, 17th Edition expertise, and experience with BMS/HVAC, UPS, and power systems.

Qualifications

• Must hold 17th Edition Wiring Regulations certification.
• Experience in managing data centers or critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage time and delegate tasks to team members to enhance operational efficiency.
• Control costs related to maintenance activities within budgetary guidelines.
• Ensure client services for data rooms and networks meet SLAs.
• Maintain and update plans for critical environments and systems.
• Implement change control processes for critical areas.
• Generate technical management reports as needed.
• Provide emergency response standby and call‑out support.
• Oversee utilities management and environmental sustainability practices.
• Assist in technical audits related to critical environments.
• Drive cost‑effective procurement of maintenance services.
• Maintain accurate engineering maintenance documentation.
• Collaborate with Facilities Management to address changes in critical requirements.
• Plan and report on Statutory Compliance Maintenance and Testing.
• Ensure Planned Preventative Maintenance is executed on schedule.
• Monitor and analyze environmental conditions and equipment performance.
• Coordinate with EHS to ensure audit compliance.
• Uphold Health & Safety procedures using permit to work where required.
• Escalate urgent issues to the Technical Services Manager.

Skills

Electrical safety

Data center experience

Emergency response

Supplier management

Communication skills

Problem solving

BMS/HVAC knowledge

UPS/Power systems

MS Office competence

Education

17th Edition Wiring Regulations

Electrical qualification (electrician)

Tools

BMS Controls

HVAC systems

UPS systems

Job description

CBRE is hiring a Lead Engineer in London to safeguard the performance of critical environments within commercial and retail settings. You will lead maintenance, monitor environmental conditions, and ensure SLAs are met for data rooms and networks.

The role emphasizes safety, compliance, and proactive problem-solving. The successful candidate will bring electrical qualifications, 17th Edition expertise, and experience with BMS/HVAC, UPS, and power systems.