Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for a prestigious static client site in London. This full-time role requires a hands-on engineer with expertise in mechanical plant and building services systems, particularly HVAC and associated equipment. The successful candidate will conduct reactive maintenance, Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), and mechanical repairs, while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Essential qualifications include an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Mechanical Engineering or similar, alongside experience in commercial maintenance environments. The position offers competitive pay, training opportunities, and a supportive team environment.

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
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