Lead Electrical Engineer

Location: Fareham

About CBRE

CBRE is the global leader in commercial real estate services, operating in over 48 countries with more than 70,000 employees worldwide. Our Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) division partners with corporate occupiers to deliver integrated facilities management and workplace solutions that drive productivity, reliability, and business performance.
The Role

CBRE GWS is recruiting a Lead Engineer to support the operation of site. This role is ideal for a technically strong engineer with experience in electrical systems and critical environments who can lead maintenance delivery while ensuring compliance, safety, and service excellence.

You will apply a risk-focused maintenance approach, manage engineering activities, and act as a key technical point of contact on site.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering maintenance activities
• Allocate work to engineering team members and manage specialist contractors
• Ensure all plant, systems, and services meet client requirements and SLAs
• Manage change control and dilapidation plans in business-critical areas
• Deliver emergency response, standby, and call-out support as required
• Monitor utilities, environmental performance, and critical equipment loading
• Ensure PPMs and statutory compliance maintenance are delivered on schedule
• Maintain accurate engineering records and compliance documentation
• Support technical audits and cost-effective procurement of maintenance services
• Operate within agreed engineering maintenance budgets
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with CBRE Health & Safety procedures
• Escalate critical or urgent issues to the Technical Services Manager

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Qualified Electrician (Apprenticeship, HND, City & Guilds)
• 18th Edition Electrical Wiring Regulations
• Experience working in critical environments (data centres desirable)
• Strong knowledge of emergency response and business-critical systems
• Knowledge of UPS, standby power, and critical cooling systems
• IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification
• Strong contractor and supplier management skills
• Confident decision-maker with excellent communication skills
• Competent with MS Office and PC-based systems

Desirable:

• Experience with BMS controls and HVAC systems
• Knowledge of water hygiene (L8)
• Experience supporting EHS, Quality, and compliance systems

What We Offer

• Career development with a global industry leader
• Exposure to complex and high-profile critical environments
• Supportive and safety-focused culture
• Competitive salary and benefits package