Shift Lead - Chertsey

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Cbre
Global leader in commercial real estate services, offering a wide range of services to clients.
Lead engineer overseeing shift M&E team, critical data‑centre operations & maintenance.
13 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Longcross, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
115,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Architecture
Property Development
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
What you would be doing
electrical switching
shift supervision
performance reporting
toolbox talks
workload planning
safety compliance
  • Act as point of contact for technical service delivery
  • Carry out electrical switching operations on systems within Change Control Process and authorization limits to agreed switching programmes
  • Supervision of technical M&E shift team and senior technical representative out of hours.
  • Ensure appropriate budgetary control is exercised on all CBRE spend (parts, tools, instruments, training, PPE)
  • Provide a weekly performance report on workload status using maintenance management system (Real Suite)
  • Carry out toolbox talks, workplace assessments and audits at required frequencies supporting TSM as required
  • Liaison with other FM Workplace Solutions service providers to provide an integrated service. Provide timely customer feedback verbally face to face, email or calling card
  • Work with management to ensure training plans are in place and implemented
  • Management of holiday, sickness cover requirements and HR issues including completion of appraisals of shift staff
  • Lead in shift training by scenarios and lessons learnt; knowledge from O&M's I site drawings. Operate critical plant where authorised
  • Ensure high degree of communication at shift handover via verbal handover period, shift log book, email and status board
  • Maintain the image, appearance and professional standing of CBRE GWS technical team at all times
  • Ensure compliance to client and CBRE GWS health and safety processes and procedures at all times for all work carried out by CBRE GWS staff and sub-contractors
  • Submit monthly status to TSM as contribution to the client monthly report to include any problem areas I HSE issues I SLA highlights
  • Act as Authorised Person for control of work - CBRE GWS and specialist contractors to agreed.
  • Plan and manage workload on shift; scheduling works based on priorities to ensure completion of PPM’s / CM’s and reactive work orders within defined SLA's; highlight any concerns to TSM
What you bring
electrical apprenticeship
city & guilds
hv switching
18th edition
cmms/bms
data centres
  • Time served electrical apprenticeship
  • Adherence to CBRE GWS business processes and procedures with correct financial approvals.
  • Critical Environment Experience
  • City & Guilds Electrical Competency Parts 1 & 2 or equivalent
  • Good building services knowledge
  • Good Customer relationship skills
  • HV switching qualification/experience
  • 18th Edition IEE Regulations
  • Understand and interpret technical drawings / processes
  • ACoPs L8
  • Experience of Microsoft Office applications
  • Experience of CMMS and BMS systems
  • Working knowledge of "Permit to work" systems
  • Experience of working in Data Centres
  • Permit to Work System (all project work to be controlled via CBRE GWS)
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
Founded 1906
Year Established
Operates as the world’s largest commercial real estate services firm with a long-standing history.
100+ Countries
Global Presence
Maintains a strong presence across continents, offering market-leading research and analytics.
  • Specializes in property leasing, investment management, and advisory services across global markets.
  • Serves a diverse client base ranging from major corporations and institutions to small businesses and individual investors.
  • Handles a wide array of projects, including office buildings, mixed-use developments, retail centers, and industrial parks.
  • Known for its innovative use of technology and data to drive real estate decisions.
  • Operates across various sectors, with significant expertise in healthcare, retail, and logistics.
  • Involved in landmark deals, such as multi-billion dollar real estate transactions and major urban redevelopment projects.
Culture + Values
  • Respect – We act with consideration for others’ ideas and share information openly to inspire trust and encourage collaboration.
  • Integrity – No one individual, no one deal, no one client, is bigger than our commitment to our company and what we stand for.
  • Service – We approach our clients’ challenges with enthusiasm and diligence, building long‑term relationships by connecting the right people, capital and opportunities.
  • Excellence – We focus relentlessly on creating winning outcomes for our clients, employees and shareholders.
Environment + Sustainability
97% from Properties
Emission Sources
Ninety-seven percent of emissions stem from managing and developing properties for clients.
50% Reduction
Scope 1 and 2 Emissions
Aiming to cut Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030.
100% Renewable
Corporate Energy
Switching to 100% renewable energy by 2025 and 100% electric vehicles by 2035.
68% Cut
Corporate Emissions
Recognized by Forbes as a U.S. Net-Zero Leader with significant emission reductions.
  • Committed to Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040.
  • Targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligned with limiting warming to 1.5 °C.
Inclusion & Diversity
26,000 members
EBRG Membership
The company supports a culture of belonging and respect through 26,000 employees across 22 Employee Business Resource Groups (EBRGs).
  • Maintain zero tolerance for discrimination in any form; insist on a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.
  • Foster a culture where every employee feels they belong, are heard and valued—creating a more engaged and productive workforce.
  • Aspire to be diverse across all dimensions to build stronger teams and better outcomes through varied perspectives, backgrounds and life experiences.
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