Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role. Job ID 228284 Posted 08-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: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are currently recruiting a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to support operations at a prestigious static client site. This site-based role calls for a practical, hands-on engineer with a strong understanding of mechanical plant and building services systems, including HVAC, pumps, motors, pipework, and associated equipment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate technical reliability, proactive fault finding, and a drive for delivering safe and compliant maintenance at the highest standards. Role Summary: • Deliver reactive mechanical maintenance and repairs on-site, within agreed SLAs • Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks aligned to compliance schedules • Undertake mechanical repairs and replacements across pumps, pipework, fan coil units, AHUs, valves, and general plant room equipment • Provide technical support for minor installation works and equipment upgrades • Conduct regular mechanical inspections, system tests, and operational checks • Accurately record completed tasks, including risk assessments, method statements, and service reports • Liaise with the site team and CBRE Technical Services Manager to escalate mechanical risks or faults • Participate in on-call rota, supporting mechanical faults and out-of-hours requests • Ensure all work aligns with health, safety, and environmental procedures • Operate handheld devices and software to update job status, log faults, and request parts Experience Required: Essential: • NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC, or Plumbing, or equivalent certification • Experience in mechanical maintenance within commercial or critical environments (plant rooms, office buildings, laboratories, etc.) • Solid working knowledge of building services systems, mechanical plant operations, and fault diagnosis • Strong communication skills and ability to work within a static team environment • Familiarity with health & safety legislation and mechanical maintenance compliance Desirable: • Experience working with Building Management Systems (BMS) • Basic knowledge of supporting electrical or fabric works as part of a multi-skilled team What We Offer: • Competitive salary and benefits package • Tools, uniform, and PPE provided • Continuous training and development within a leading global organisation • Excellent career progression opportunities across technical disciplines • A collaborative and supportive site-based facilities team