Mechanical Shift Engineer

CBRE; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global real estate and facilities management firm is seeking a Mechanical Shift Engineer to perform maintenance tasks, monitor HVAC systems, and support critical environments in London. Candidates must have relevant electrical qualifications and experience in building services. This full-time role involves a 12-hour rotating shift schedule.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of building services.
• Experience in a critical environment.
• Understand and interpret technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine planned preventative maintenance.
• Monitor BMS for running and alarm conditions.
• Prepare accurate and timely reports.
• Participate in emergency call-out roster.

Skills

Building services knowledge

Customer relationship skills

Critical Environment Experience

Understanding of technical drawings

Education

City & Guilds Electrical Competency Parts 1 & 2 or equivalent

17th Edition IEE Regulations

Tools

CMMS systems

BMS systems

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Shift Engineer

Job ID 233439 | Posted 11-Aug-2025 | Role type: Full-time | Areas of Interest: Engineering/Maintenance | Location: London - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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

Role Summary

• Carry out routine planned preventative maintenance tasks as required within across HV and LV distribution systems, associated plant / equipment and HVAC mechanical cooling / heating systems as determined by the CMMS system’s work orders
• Monitor BMS for running and alarm conditions
• Attend to A/C related clients’ problems
• Building walk-rounds, taking meter readings from UPS, PDU’s and utilities
• Investigate faults, identify causes and effect remedies
• Prepare accurate / timely reports as required
• Ensure corrective / repair works are carried out in accordance with current regulations
• Assist when and where required with installation works
• Participate in emergency call out roster providing cover for weekend and team member absences, as required
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the portfolio buildings their layouts, functions and complexities
• Establish and develop trusting, meaningful relationships with Facilities Managers, Client staff and representatives
• Endorse day to day and future compliance to safe working practices, quality standards conformity and best practice methods
• Volunteer ideas / initiatives that contribute to the service levels and delivery
• Undertake other tasks, as required by Customer Services Supervisor / Contract Manager, in accordance with experience and competencies
• 12 hour rotating shift

Experience Required

Essential

• City & Guilds Electrical Competency Parts 1 & 2 or equivalent
• Good building services knowledge
• Critical Environment Experience
• Good Customer relationship skills
• Working knowledge of “Permit to work” systems
• Understand and interpret technical drawings / processes
• Experience of CMMS and BMS systems
• 17th Edition IEE Regulations

Desirable

• Time served electrical apprenticeship
• Experience of working in banking environment
• HV switching qualification/experience
• Experience of Microsoft Office applications
• ACoPs L8

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)