Maintenance Electrician

CBRE; Swansea; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Multi-Skilled Electrical Bias Engineer to join our team in Swansea. You will maintain and upgrade electrical systems across client sites, with emphasis on data centres or trading floors, ensuring reliability and safety.

The role requires an electrical background and 18th Edition certification, with experience in UPS systems, power distribution, and fault diagnosis. You will perform site surveys, install equipment, and document procedures while adhering to health and safety

Qualifications

• Essential: 18th Edition Electrical Wiring Regulations certification.
• Desirable: experience with BMS, HVAC systems, chilled water circuits, and chilled beams.
• Desirable: CDM, H&S qualifications (IOSH/NEBOSH).

Responsibilities

• Respond to breakdown maintenance requests within SLA timelines.
• Maintain and repair modular UPS systems and diagnose power quality issues.
• Conduct risk-focused maintenance and monitor critical systems.
• Provide emergency response and escalate urgent issues.
• Complete reactive Helpdesk requests and ensure documentation is up to date.
• Undertake site surveys, produce method statements and risk assessments.
• Install and upgrade plant equipment and interpret technical drawings.
• Monitor environmental conditions and equipment loading.
• Ensure compliance with financial and health & safety processes.
• Prepare incident reports and root cause analyses for system outages.

Skills

18th Edition electrical regs

Electrical bias

Critical environments experience

Strong communication

Tools

UPS systems

BMS

HVAC systems

Job description

Overview

Job ID 285210

Posted 06-Jul-2026

Role type Full-time

Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s) Swansea - Wales - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Multi-Skilled Electrical Bias Engineer

Location: Swansea

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Us

CBRE is the global leader in real estate services, operating in 48 countries with over 70,000 employees. We deliver integrated facilities and corporate real estate management solutions to some of the world’s most respected companies. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled Electrical Bias Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong electrical background and experience in critical environments such as data centres or trading floors. You’ll be responsible for maintaining and upgrading electrical systems, ensuring optimal performance and safety across our client sites.

Responsibilities

• Respond to breakdown maintenance requests within SLA timelines.
• Maintain and repair modular UPS systems and diagnose power quality issues.
• Conduct risk-focused maintenance and monitor critical systems.
• Provide emergency response and escalate urgent issues.
• Complete reactive Helpdesk requests and ensure documentation is up to date.
• Undertake site surveys, produce method statements and risk assessments.
• Install and upgrade plant equipment and interpret technical drawings.
• Monitor environmental conditions and equipment loading.
• Ensure compliance with financial and health & safety processes.
• Prepare incident reports and root cause analyses for system outages.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• 18th Edition Electrical Wiring Regulations certification.

Desirable:

• Experience with BMS, HVAC systems, chilled water circuits, and chilled beams.
• Understanding of CDM processes and H&S procedures (COSHH, Risk Assessments, etc.).
• Health & Safety qualifications (IOSH/NEBOSH).
• Testing and inspection of electrical systems.
• Familiarity with emergency response protocols.
• Authorised Person certification (e.g., AP15/12).
• Water hygiene knowledge (L8).
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Why Join Us?

• Work with a global leader in real estate services.
• Be part of a supportive and professional team.
• Opportunities for career development and training.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.