Multi-Skilled Engineer

CBRE; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is seeking a Multi‑Skilled Engineer to join the on-site facilities management team in Manchester. The role focuses on electrical maintenance with support across mechanical and general building services to ensure safety, compliance, and optimal operations.

You will perform complex preventive maintenance and corrective repairs, monitor building systems, and lead maintenance activities with a strong customer service orientation.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management or maintenance engineering.
• Experience with reactive and planned maintenance (PPM).
• Degree in electrical or mechanical discipline.
• Strong customer focus and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance to M&E plant in line with statutory requirements and best industry standards.
• Comply with codes, regulations, governmental agency and Company directives related to building operations and work safety.
• Be an ambassador of the CBRE values and behaviours. Ensure a professional image of CBRE is presented to clients and visitors and ensure excellence in customer service is delivered and always promoted.
• Oversee and inspect the work performed by outside contractors. Contracted work includes landscaping, snow removal, remodelling, HVAC, plumbers, and cleaning.
• Perform assigned repairs, emergency, and preventive maintenance. Complete maintenance and repair records as required.
• Respond quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed.

Skills

Maintenance engineering

Reactive maintenance

PPM

Customer focus

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: Multi‑Skilled Engineer

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

Our Multi‑Skilled Engineers are key members of the on‑site Facilities Management team, providing technical support to ensure our clients’ buildings are safe, compliant, and operating effectively. With an electrical bias, you will take the lead on electrical maintenance tasks while also supporting mechanical and general building services activities.

Role Summary

As a CBRE Multi‑Skilled Engineer you will utilise your advanced skills to perform complex preventive maintenance and corrective repair of buildings, industrial systems, vehicles, equipment and grounds. Working under limited supervision, you will monitor building system operations and performance. Utilising several trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating and cooling.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance to M&E plant in line with statutory requirements and best industry standards.
• Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency and Company directives related to building operations and work safety.
• Be an ambassador of the CBRE values and behaviours. Ensure a professional image of CBRE is presented to clients and visitors and ensure excellence in customer service is delivered and always promoted.
• Oversee and inspect the work performed by outside contractors. Contracted work includes landscaping, snow removal, remodelling, HVAC, plumbers, and cleaning.
• Perform assigned repairs, emergency, and preventive maintenance. Complete maintenance and repair records as required.
• Respond quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed.

Experience Required

• Experience working in a Facilities Management/Maintenance Engineering role.
• Experience with Reactive and PPM (Planned Maintenance).
• A degree/qualification in either an electrical or mechanical discipline.
• Must demonstrate a strong sense of customer focus and commitment to continuous improvement.