Multiskilled Engineer (Mechanical Bias)

CBRE; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global real estate services firm in Cambridge is seeking a Technical Engineer responsible for engineering operations and directing technicians. Candidates should have 4-5 years of job-related experience and a High School Diploma or GED. This full-time position involves preventive maintenance, oversight of engineering staff, and quick emergency response. Strong organizational skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office are essential.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of job-related experience or combination of education and experience.
• Prior shift manager or supervisory experience preferred.
• Physical requirements include ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations and assign work orders.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment.
• Respond quickly to emergency situations.

Skills

Microsoft Office products

Organizational skills

Judgment based on multiple information sources

Experience in engineering operations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Job ID 244091

Posted 29-Oct-2025

Service line GWS Segment

Role type Full-time

Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s) Cambridge - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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.