Electrical Engineer- Continental Shift

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. Our Critical Services teams protect the world's most demanding operational environments - from financial trading floors to Tier IV data centres - delivering zero-downtime engineering excellence around the clock.

We are recruiting a Critical Services Electrical Engineer to join the team in London.

About the Role:

We are recruiting a Critical Services Electrical Engineer to join our team in London. You will be responsible for the safe delivery of electrical maintenance, fault-finding, and planned/reactive works within a business-critical environment, operating under a structured Permit to Work (PTW) and Isolation Management regime.

This role sits within the Technical Services job function and requires the post-holder to hold, or work towards, Authorised Person (AP) status for Electrical Isolations. You will act as a competent person under the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and CBRE's Safety Rules.

Please Note shift pattern is 6 on, 4 off, 4 on, 6 off (Hours: 07.00-19.00 and 19.00-07.00)

Role Responsibilities:

Act as, or qualify to become, an Authorised Person (Electrical) for HV/LV isolations within 6 months of onboarding, in accordance with CBRE Safety Rules and the client's Isolation Management Procedure.

Issue, control, and clear Permits to Work (PTW) and Electrical Isolation Certificates in compliance with BS EN ISO 50001 and site-specific Safe Systems of Work (SSoW).

Perform LV and HV switching operations, including the application and removal of earthing, locking-off, caution/danger notices, and proving dead using approved test equipment.

Carry out LOTO (Lock Out / Tag Out) procedures and maintain an accurate isolation register.

Conduct planned preventative maintenance (PPM), condition assessments, and reactive fault-finding on all electrical plant including HV switchgear, LV distribution boards, UPS systems, generators, CRAC/CRAH units, and associated building services.

Maintain an up-to-date log of all work completed and outstanding items via the CMMS (e.g. Maximo / IBM Tririga / ServiceNow).

Ensure all contractors and staff comply with CBRE, client, and statutory safety and security requirements; conduct contractor inductions and supervise high-risk activities.

Participate in and support the Critical Services training programme including HV Switching, AP/CP Authorisation, and Emergency Procedures.

Ensure effective communication with the client, management team, and helpdesk, escalating out-of-line situations with incident reports.

Operate as a collaborative team member, sharing technical expertise to resolve operational problems and providing cover during holidays, training, and sickness.

Deliver own output by following defined procedures and processes, exercising professional judgement within approved Safe Systems of Work.

Role Requirements:

Required Qualifications & Certifications

Electrical Engineering (Essential)

City & Guilds 2360 / 2357 or NVQ Level 3 in Electrotechnical Services (or equivalent recognised qualification).

18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) - current edition.

City & Guilds 2391 or 2394/2395 Inspection, Testing & Verification of Electrical Installations.

Authorised Person (AP) - Electrical certificate, or demonstrable eligibility and commitment to achieve AP status within 6 months.

Competency in issuing and administering Permits to Work, Electrical Isolation Certificates, and associated SSoW documentation.

Practical experience of LOTO procedures and the use of approved voltage-detection equipment.

Knowledge of BS EN 61439 (LV switchgear) and BS EN 62271 (HV switchgear) standards.

Health, Safety & Compliance (Essential)

IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent (NEBOSH General Certificate desirable).

Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 - working knowledge of duty-holder responsibilities.

Awareness of CDM Regulations 2015 and their application to electrical maintenance activities.

First Aid at Work (3-day) - current certificate desirable.

Additional Technical Certifications (Desirable)

PASMA Towers for Users or IPAF 3a/3b for working at height.

Skills & Knowledge

Technical Skills (Essential)

Advanced electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills across LV distribution systems, power quality, and emergency power (UPS, generators, automatic transfer switches).

Ability to read and interpret single-line diagrams (SLDs), electrical schematics, and as-built drawings.

Proficiency in the use of calibrated test and measurement equipment (MFTs, PAT testers, power analysers, thermal imaging cameras).

Knowledge of critical infrastructure: UPS, generators, CRAC/CRAH, PDUs, bus-bar trunking, and fire-suppression interfaces.

Strong understanding of earthing and bonding requirements (BS 7430).

Technical Skills (Desirable)

Data centre operations experience (BICSI, Uptime Institute, or TIA-942 awareness).

Familiarity with CMMS platforms (Maximo, Archibus, or equivalent).

Report writing and maintenance record management.

Soft Skills & Aptitude (Essential)

High personal integrity; takes ownership of issues and ensures resolution.

Ability to work under own initiative and make sound, fact-based decisions under pressure.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills across all levels of seniority.

Organised, able to prioritise workload, and remain calm in high-pressure, business-critical environments.

Self-motivated with a drive to deliver exceptional service and exceed customer expectations.

Committed to a culture of continuous improvement, safety leadership, and team collaboration.

Working Conditions & Circumstances

12-hour rotating shift pattern (6 on / 4 off / 4 on / 6 off), covering days and nights.
Flexibility regarding working hours, including occasional weekend and bank holiday working.
Provide out-of-hours accessibility as part of the on-call escalation procedure.
Work will be carried out within live electrical environments; full PPE including arc-flash rated clothing (ATPV rated to site risk assessment) is mandatory and provided.
Security clearance (BS 7858 vetting) required prior to site access.

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.

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