Electrical Maintenance Shift Engineer
CBRE
Electrical Maintenance Shift Engineer
Job ID
229003
Posted
16-Jul-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
**Job Title: Electrical Shift Maintenance Engineer**
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are currently recruiting an Electrical Shift Engineer to join our dedicated team at a static site.
Working on a rotating shift pattern, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality electrical maintenance and support within a large, complex environment, ensuring critical uptime, safety, and compliance across all systems.
**Shift:** 4 on 4 off, Days & Nights, 7-7
**Key Responsibilities:**
• Carry out reactive and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on all electrical systems, including lighting, emergency systems, power distribution, UPS, and control panels
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical faults, ensuring swift, safe resolution
• Assist with minor installation works and upgrades, and liaise with external contractors when required
• Perform scheduled system inspections and compliance testing, such as emergency lighting tests, fixed wire testing support, and generator checks
• Ensure all maintenance activities are conducted in line with health and safety standards, including isolation procedures and permit-to-work systems
• Accurately complete all associated paperwork, including job sheets, reports, risk assessments, and method statements
• Collaborate with other shift engineers and the site management team to address escalations and service-level agreements (SLAs)
• Monitor and report on the performance of critical plant and electrical infrastructure, escalating issues proactively
• Maintain strong communication with the client and help ensure minimal disruption to site operations
**Experience Required:**
**Essential:**
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation, Maintenance, or Engineering
• 17th or 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations
• Proven experience in electrical maintenance on commercial or critical environments (data centres, hospitals, offices, etc.)
• Experience working on shift patterns, including days and nights, with the ability to respond to time-sensitive or high-impact issues
• Good understanding of permit systems, H&S regulations, and safe systems of work
• Ability to work independently or within a shift team, delivering under pressure
**Desirable:**
• LVAP certification
• Experience with BMS systems, UPS, and generator testing
• Knowledge of HVAC and other building systems (to assist multi-skilled teams)
**What We Offer:**
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Tools, uniform, and PPE provided.
• Access to training, development and upskilling programs.
• Supportive team environment and career progression within a global organisation.
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)
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