Senior Critical Facilities Lead - Electrical Systems

CBRE Group, Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is recruiting a Critical Services Supervisor to join our London team. You will lead a high‑performing engineering team responsible for the integrity, resilience and uptime of critical infrastructure within a mission‑critical environment.

You will oversee HV/LV systems, UPS, generators, switchgear and BMS, while directing fault response, root cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives. Strong leadership and contractor management are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Recognized electrical engineering qualification such as City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3.
• Current 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
• Experience leading engineering teams in mission-critical environments.
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors and vendors.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the senior engineering lead on shift, providing technical direction and support to engineers and contractors.
• Maintain the continuous operation of all critical electrical infrastructure, ensuring maximum resilience and uptime.
• Oversee operation, monitoring and maintenance of HV/LV distribution, UPS, generators, switchgear and BMS.
• Lead response during faults, alarms, outages and abnormal operating conditions.
• Mentor, coach and develop engineers and apprentices.
• Ensure all critical maintenance activities comply with site procedures and client standards.
• Promote a zero-harm safety culture and manage RAMS, permits to work and method statements.

Skills

Electrical engineering qualification

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Leadership experience

Subcontractor management

Fault finding

Permit to work

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 / HNC or equivalent

Job description

CBRE Group, Inc. is recruiting a Critical Services Supervisor to join our London team. You will lead a high‑performing engineering team responsible for the integrity, resilience and uptime of critical infrastructure within a mission‑critical environment.

You will oversee HV/LV systems, UPS, generators, switchgear and BMS, while directing fault response, root cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives. Strong leadership and contractor management are essential for success.