Mechanical Engineer

CBRE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Technical Engineer to lead engineering operations and guide technicians, vendors and subcontractors in a busy facilities environment. This role sits within the Engineering and Technical Services function and focuses on delivering reliable building systems and preventive maintenance.

You will oversee maintenance work, coordinate shutdowns, ensure compliance with codes and safety standards, and provide clear operational training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma; 4–5 years of job-related experience may be considered in lieu.
• Meet the physical requirements including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and lifting 50 lbs or more.
• Ability to exercise judgment based on analysis of multiple information sources.
• Willingness to adopt new perspectives on existing solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Comply with applicable codes, regulations, and Company directives related to building operations and safety.
• Oversee operations, assign work orders, and provide technical and procedural training of coworkers and subcontractors.
• Consult with clients to schedule preventive maintenance and downtime to minimize business interruption.
• Formulate and implement a preventive maintenance program to ensure equipment and systems meet or exceed their rated life.
• Oversee and inspect the work performed by engineering staff.
• Confirm work is complete, equipment is functional and client space is in prime working condition.
• Respond quickly to emergencies and summon additional assistance as needed.
• Apply in-depth knowledge to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.
• Coach others and share knowledge across multiple disciplines within the function.
• Lead by example and build consensus to reach agreements.
• Impact activities within own team and related teams within broad guidelines.
• Explain difficult or sensitive information.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Supervisory experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED/trade school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About The Role

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

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.