Multi-Skilled Technician

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

Job summary

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is looking for a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join the on-site team in Cambridge. You will bring an electrical bias and provide support across mechanical and building services to keep client buildings safe and compliant.

Carry out complex preventive maintenance and reactive repairs, supervise contractors, and ensure operations run reliably while adhering to safety and regulatory standards. A strong focus on customer service is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in FM/Maintenance Engineering required.
• Experience with Reactive and PPM.
• Degree in Electrical or Mechanical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance to M&E plant in line with statutory requirements and best industry standards.
• Complies 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, ensuring professional image and customer service.
• Oversees and inspects the work performed by outside contractors across landscaping, HVAC, plumbing and cleaning.
• Performs repairs, emergency and preventive maintenance and completes maintenance records.
• Responds quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed.
• Full JD can be provided upon application.

Skills

Facilities Management

Maintenance Engineering

Reactive Maintenance

PPM

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.

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 Cambridge.

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, monitors building system operations and performance. Utilising several trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating and cooling.

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance to M&E plant in line with statutory requirements and best industry standards.
• Complies 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.
• Oversees and inspects the work performed by outside contractors. Contracted work includes landscaping, snow removal, remodelling, HVAC, plumbers, and cleaning.
• Performs assigned repairs, emergency, and preventive maintenance. Completes maintenance and repair records as required.
• Responds quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed.
• Full JD can be provided upon application.

Experience Required

• Experience working in a Facilities Management/Maintenance Engineering role.
• Experience with Reactive and PPM (Planned Maintenance)
• A Degree/Qualification in either a Electrical or Mechanical discipline.
• Must demonstrate a strong sense of customer focus and commitment to continuous improvement.