Mechanical Engineer

CBRE; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in London to lead engineering operations, manage technicians and subcontractors, and ensure building systems run reliably. You will develop preventive maintenance plans, coordinate client schedules, and uphold safety and regulatory standards on site.

With 4–5 years of relevant experience, you will mentor staff, oversee work quality, and respond to emergencies while driving continuous improvements in building performance and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of job-related experience.
• Certifications/licenses as required by local jurisdictions.
• Ability to supervise and train technicians.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

• Comply with codes, regulations, and safety directives.
• Oversee operations and assign work orders.
• Train coworkers and subcontractors.
• Consult with clients to schedule preventive maintenance.
• Formulate and implement a preventive maintenance program.
• Oversee and inspect engineering staff work.
• Ensure equipment is functional and client spaces are in prime condition.
• Respond quickly to emergencies.
• Apply knowledge to complex assignments and provide solutions.
• Coach others and share knowledge.
• Lead by example and align with CBRE RISE values.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Client coordination

Education

High School Diploma / GED or trade school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mechanical Engineer

Job ID 282525

Posted 25-Jun-2026

Service line GWS Segment

Role type Full-time

Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities Management

Location(s) London - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

About the Role:

As a CBRE Technical Engineer, you will be responsible for engineering operations and the direction of technicians, vendors, and subcontractors.

This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.

What You’ll Do:

• Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and Company directives related to building operations and work safety.
• Oversee operations, assign work orders, and provide technical and procedural training of coworkers and subcontractors.
• Consult with clients to schedule preventive maintenance and other downtime to minimize business interruption and inconvenience.
• Formulate and implement a preventive maintenance program to ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life.
• Oversee and inspect the work performed by engineering staff.
• Confirm that work is complete, equipment is fully functional and client space is in prime working condition.
• Respond quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.
• Coach others and share in-depth knowledge of own job discipline and broad knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.
• Impact a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams.
• Work within broad guidelines and policies.
• Explain difficult or sensitive information.

What You’ll Need:

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4-5 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Certifications/licenses as may be required by local or state jurisdictions. Prior shift manager or supervisory experience preferred.
• Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
• Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
• Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.