Multi-Skilled HVAC & Building Services Technician

CBRE Group, Inc.; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. in Brighton is seeking a proactive Multi-Skilled Technician to support the maintenance and operation of a large, modern office environment. The role focuses on mechanical building services including HVAC and related plant, with a basic understanding of electrical systems.

You will ensure comfort, safety and reliability for occupants through high-quality maintenance and rapid fault resolution, with on-call duties and occasional travel to Burgess Hill supplied by a company van.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent in mechanical engineering.
• Experience maintaining mechanical building services in a commercial environment.
• Strong fault-finding skills on HVAC and associated plant.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on building services plant.
• Maintain and fault-find on mechanical systems including: HVAC systems (AHUs, FCUs, VAVs)
• Pumps, motors, and pressurisation units
• Heating and hot water systems
• Chillers and cooling systems
• Monitor and optimise system performance to support energy efficiency and occupant comfort
• Assist with installation and modification of building systems and equipment
• Interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and O&M manuals
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, health & safety standards, and building codes
• Respond to building user issues (e.g. temperature complaints) and resolve effectively
• Accurately complete work orders and log activities via CAFM / CMMS systems
• Support contractors and specialist engineers during planned works and shutdowns
• Work collaboratively with electrical and fabric teams when required

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Customer-focused

Reactive issue response

Communication skills

Organised

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / equivalent in Mechanical Engineering

Building Services Engineering

HVAC / Maintenance Engineering or apprenticeship

Job description

CBRE Group, Inc. in Brighton is seeking a proactive Multi-Skilled Technician to support the maintenance and operation of a large, modern office environment. The role focuses on mechanical building services including HVAC and related plant, with a basic understanding of electrical systems.

You will ensure comfort, safety and reliability for occupants through high-quality maintenance and rapid fault resolution, with on-call duties and occasional travel to Burgess Hill supplied by a company van.