Maintenance Technician

CBRE Group, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. through its Global Workplace Solutions division is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for the London area.

The role focuses on safe, reliable operation of building systems across a small to medium facility, performing planned and reactive maintenance and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will work within a high-performing engineering team, delivering routine maintenance, inspections, and system improvements while maintaining accurate documentation

Qualifications

• Experience in Facilities Management or Maintenance Engineering.
• Experience with Reactive and PPM (Planned Maintenance).
• Degree in Electrical or Mechanical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Deliver routine and reactive maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and building systems.
• Conduct regular inspections, identify potential issues, and carry out corrective actions.
• Support the installation, upgrade, and modification of building equipment and systems.
• Manage and close out assigned work orders, ensuring accurate documentation and timely completion.
• Assist with energy management to ensure systems operate efficiently.
• Perform compliance checks and ensure works meet building codes and safety regulations.
• Communicate progress and issues clearly with the wider team and stakeholders.
• Contribute to team performance by following processes, quality standards, and safety protocols.

Skills

Facilities Management

Maintenance Engineering

Reactive Maintenance

Planned Maintenance

Education

Electrical or Mechanical degree

Job description

Company Profile

CBRE’s Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) division delivers end-to-end facilities management, engineering services, project management, and workplace support. Our teams combine technical expertise with a commitment to service excellence, innovation, and compliance. Through our engineering talent, digital tools, and focus on ESG and sustainability, CBRE helps clients reduce risk, drive performance, and enhance the workplace experience for their people.

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Maintenance Engineer to join the team located in London.

Role Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Maintenance Technician to support the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of building systems across a small to medium-sized facility. In this role, you will carry out planned and reactive maintenance, support system improvements, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. This position is ideal for someone with a hands‑on approach, strong technical ability, and a desire to develop within a high-performing engineering team.

• Deliver routine and reactive maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and building systems.


• Conduct regular inspections, identify potential issues, and carry out appropriate corrective actions.


• Support the installation, upgrade, and modification of building equipment and systems.


• Manage and close out assigned work orders, ensuring accurate documentation and timely completion.


• Assist with energy management by ensuring systems operate efficiently and effectively.


• Perform compliance checks and ensure all works meet building codes and safety regulations.


• Apply established procedures to solve day-to-day technical problems.


• Communicate clearly with the wider team and stakeholders, providing updates on progress and issues.


• Contribute to team performance by following set processes, quality standards, and safety protocols.

Experience Required:

• Experience working in a Facilities Management/Maintenance Engineering role.


• Experience with Reactive and PPM (Planned Maintenance)


• A Degree/Qualification in either a Electrical or Mechanical discipline.


• Must demonstrate a strong sense of customer focus and commitment to continuous improvement.


• Personal attributes


• Reliable, self‑motivated, and willing to learn.


• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey clear, straightforward information.


• Focused on quality, safety, and delivering work to defined standards.


• Able to work well within a team and take direction where needed.