Mechanical Engineer

CBRE; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global real estate services leader is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Southampton. The role involves conducting planned and reactive maintenance on Heating & Air-Conditioning Systems, ensuring compliance with service levels and health & safety standards. The ideal candidate should have formal training in mechanical services and good communication skills. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Formally trained in mechanical services maintenance.
• Experience of maintaining Pumps, Motors and Valves.
• Sound understanding of health and safety obligations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on Heating & Air-conditioning systems.
• Ensure routine maintenance meets service level agreements.
• Maintain comprehensive maintenance records.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Written English skills

Education

Basic education with good English and Mathematics

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Engineer – Job ID 233683

Posted: 12-Aug-2025

Role type: Full-time

Areas of Interest: Engineering/Maintenance

Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and leverages the industry\'s most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm. Globally we employ over 70,000 employees and operate in 48 countries.

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions, leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management, are recruiting a Mechanical Engineer to join the team located in Southampton.

Purpose of Job

To carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive works to client Heating & Air-Conditioning Systems in accordance with agreed service levels

Responsibilities

• Ensure that routine maintenance is carried out to all Heating & Air-conditioning plant to meet and exceed expectations, and agreed service level agreements.
• Ensure that Evaporative Cooling Systems and Domestic water systems are maintained to comply with the requirements of the L8 standard.
• Ensure that plant faults and defects are swiftly remedied to maintain plant in serviceable order at all times.
• To carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive works to other site plant as required.
• Ensure that suitable spares are available to carry out maintenance of the above plant.
• Ensure that comprehensive maintenance records are kept in the form of “Frontline” task sheets.
• Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are prepared for all tasks carried out to ensure safe working practices
• To develop a good working relationship with all members of CBRE Managed Services staff and clients staff.
• Ensure the provision of a safe & healthy working environment, and ensure compliance with all Company policies and procedures, as well as client site policies, procedures and working arrangements, as required.
• Ensure a professional image of CBRE Managed Services is presented to clients and visitors, and ensure excellence in customer service is delivered and promoted at all times.
• Ensure that professional and technical skills are maintained through a commitment to personal development and life-long-learning.

Accountabilities

• Accountable to Contract Supervisor and Area Manager.
• The post holder does not have any directly reporting staff.
• This post carries no direct budgetary responsibility

Person Specification

• Education: A good basic education is essential, with good written and spoken English and basic Mathematics skills.
• Training: Formally trained in mechanical services maintenance; Basic skills on building management systems would be an advantage; Formal health and safety training (Desirable).
• Experience: Experience of maintaining Pumps, Motors and Valves; Experience of operating Cooling Towers; Sound understanding and experience of meeting health and safety obligations with regard to maintenance activities; Working on a client resident site (Desirable); Formally certified for Maintenance and Operation of Evaporative Cooling Systems (Desirable).
• Aptitudes: Good verbal communication skills; Good written English skills