Site Engineer

CBRE; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is looking for a Site Engineer to monitor and maintain building systems in London. You will perform repairs, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and contribute to preventive maintenance programs. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, with 4-5 years of relevant experience. Universal CFC certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of job-related experience or relevant combination of education and experience.
• Universal CFC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs to building systems.
• Ensure all systems operate efficiently.
• Assist in preventive maintenance programs.
• Review inspections of building systems.

Skills

Maintenance and repairs

Compliance with codes and regulations

Energy management

Judgment and analysis

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Trade school diploma (preferred)

Job description

Site Engineer

Job ID 244895

Posted 06-Nov-2025

Service line GWS Segment

Role type Full-time

Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance

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

About the Role:

As a CBRE Building Engineer, you will be responsible for monitoring, maintaining and repairing building system operations and the performance of various areas including plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating and cooling. 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:

• Perform maintenance and repairs to the mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life safety and control systems. Keep facility and building systems up to applicable standards as assigned.
• Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives related to building operations and work safety.
• Maintain an energy management program. Ensure all systems operate in the most efficient manner.
• Assist with the implementation of a preventive maintenance program to ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life. Perform emergency repairs as needed.
• Follow departmental policies for the safe storage, usage and disposal of hazardous materials. Maintain a clean and safe workplace.
• Review inspection of building systems including fire alarms, HVAC and plumbing to ensure operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by client.
• 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. Universal CFC certification is preferred. Certifications/licenses as may be required by local or state jurisdictions. Prior shift management 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.
• Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions and other financial‑related calculations.