Data Center Team Lead

CBRE Group, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Data Centre Solutions in Singapore seeks a Shift Lead to oversee on-site technical operations in a critical data centre environment. You will coordinate technicians, vendors and contractors, respond to faults, and ensure safe, reliable, continuous site operations.

Reporting to the Site Manager, you will lead on-shift teams, maintain procedures, and build strong relationships with the client and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Electrical or HVAC trade qualification/licence is required.
• Strong electrical, mechanical, or engineering background.
• Experience in critical environments or data centres.
• Building services and facilities management knowledge.
• Knowledge of permit-to-work systems and technical drawings.
• Experience with CMMS, BMS, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong troubleshooting and risk assessment skills.
• Excellent stakeholder and customer management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• HV switching experience or qualifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead technicians and contractors.
• Oversee daily site operations.
• Support team performance and development.
• Manage shift handovers and site reporting.
• Build strong client relationships.
• Perform and oversee maintenance activities.
• Respond to faults and critical incidents.
• Operate and isolate critical plant and systems.
• Support electrical, mechanical, and HVAC infrastructure.
• Conduct site inspections and equipment monitoring.

Skills

Electrical background

HVAC expertise

Data centre experience

CMMS knowledge

BMS knowledge

Microsoft Office

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Autonomous worker

Education

Electrical or HVAC trade qualification/licence

Tools

CMMS

BMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us – CBRE Data Center Solutions

CBRE Data Center Solutions (DCS) is a global leader in delivering integrated real estate, facilities, and technology solutions across the entire data center lifecycle.

Our team brings deep expertise across all DCS service lines, combining capital markets insight with technical excellence to unlock value for data center owners, occupiers, and investors worldwide.

Shift Lead, Data Centre Solutions

About the Role:

As a CBRE Shift Lead within Data Centre Solutions, you will lead on-shift technical operations and deliver high-quality maintenance services in a critical environment. You will coordinate technicians, vendors and contractors; respond to faults and incidents; oversee planned and reactive maintenance; and help maintain safe, reliable and continuous site operations.

Working closely with the Senior Engineer, you will provide hands-on technical leadership, maintain accurate shift records and operating procedures, and build effective relationships with the client and site stakeholders. This role requires strong electrical, mechanical or refrigeration expertise, sound judgement and the ability to operate critical plant with minimal supervision.

Role Details:

• Reports to the Site Manager.
• Works within an operational data center and critical facilities environment.
• 12-hour rotating roster: four days on and four days off, comprising two-day shifts and two-night shifts. The roster may be subject to change.
• Requires site coverage across operating hours and flexibility to support planned works, incidents and business-continuity requirements.

What You’ll Do:

Shift Leadership & Operations

• Lead technicians and contractors
• Oversee daily site operations
• Support team performance and development
• Manage shift handovers and site reporting
• Build strong client relationships

Critical Systems & Maintenance

• Perform and oversee maintenance activities
• Respond to faults and critical incidents
• Operate and isolate critical plant and systems
• Support electrical, mechanical, and HVAC infrastructure
• Conduct site inspections and equipment monitoring

Permits, Procedures & Risk

• Manage permits to work and site compliance
• Maintain SOPs, EOPs, and MOPs
• Conduct risk assessments and inspections
• Drive operational reliability and improvements

Health, Safety & Quality

• Ensure compliance with HSE standards
• Promote safe work practices
• Support environmental responsibilities
• Champion CBRE values and continuous improvement

What You’ll Need

• Electrical or HVAC trade qualification/licence
• Strong electrical, mechanical, or engineering background
• Experience in critical environments or data centres
• Building services and facilities management knowledge
• Knowledge of permit-to-work systems and technical drawings
• Experience with CMMS, BMS, and Microsoft Office
• Strong troubleshooting and risk assessment skills
• Excellent stakeholder and customer management skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• HV switching experience or qualifications desirable

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.