Shift Mechanical Engineer

CBRE Group, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier industry training

Clear pathways for career progression

Supportive team environment

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is looking for a Shift Mechanical Engineer to be the technical backbone of building services in London. In this role, you will handle both planned and reactive mechanical maintenance, ensuring that all mechanical equipment remains operational and compliant.

The ideal candidate will have technical qualifications in Mechanical Engineering and strong troubleshooting skills. Join a team that values training, career progression, and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of current building regulations and safe working practices.
• Ability to diagnose complex mechanical faults and provide rapid emergency responses.
• Ensure documentation is precise and manage helpdesk tickets efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance tasks.
• Ensure all mechanical equipment and services are operational and compliant.
• Support and supervise specialized mechanical subcontractors on-site.

Skills

Troubleshooting complex HVAC systems

Reactive mechanical maintenance

Risk assessments

Education

Relevant technical qualifications in Mechanical Engineering (e.g., City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3)

Job description

Are you ready to work on one of London's most exciting tech accounts?

We don’t just manage buildings, we keep them alive. As a Shift Mechanical Engineer at CBRE, you won’t just be ticking boxes. You will be the technical backbone of our plant and building services, trusted to run both planned (PPM) and reactive mechanical maintenance autonomously.

If you are a self-starting mechanical specialist who thrives on troubleshooting complex HVAC, plumbing, and fluid systems, and takes pride in delivering flawless building services, we want you on our team.

About The Role?

• Carry out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance tasks across critical building services.
• Ensure all mechanical equipment, plant rooms, and services are 100% operational, compliant, and ready for action post-maintenance.
• Champion a world-class safety culture. You'll conduct personal risk assessments, work strictly within CBRE QHSE procedures, and utilise our permit-to-work systems.
• You’ll tackle reactive mechanical requests head-on, ensuring swift resolution and closure in line with our service level agreements.
• Act as the main point of contact, supporting and supervising specialised mechanical subcontractors while they are on-site.
• Identify the components and materials needed for a fix, source them from suppliers, and collaborate with our technical admin team to get them ordered.
• Spot areas for enhancement during workplace inspections, elevate urgent issues to Engineering Leaders, and assist with installation and modification works when required.

Who You Are?

• You hold relevant technical qualifications in Mechanical Engineering (e.g., City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3) with a rock-solid understanding of current building regulations and safe working practices.
• You can think on your feet, diagnose complex mechanical faults, provide rapid emergency responses during working hours, and accurately complete work orders and service reports.
• You know how to balance a busy workload, ensuring documentation is precise and helpdesk tickets are closed promptly.

What’s in it for you?

Joining CBRE means joining the global leader in commercial real estate services. You’ll benefit from top-tier industry training, clear pathways for career progression, and a supportive team environment that champions best practices, quality standards, and technical excellence.

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