Electrical Shift Engineer

Find out if this opportunity is a good fit by reading all of the information that follows below. 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.