Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Company Profile \n\nCBRE is the global leader in real estate services and leverages the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm. Globally we employ over 70,000 employees and operate in 48 countries.

\n\nGlobal Workplace Solutions (GWS) is a division of CBRE uniquely positioned to provide a complete set of services to corporate occupiers of commercial real estate across EMEA. GWS is redefining 'workplace' because we believe every place of work can become a competitive advantage for our clients. Productivity, reliability, engagement, quality, brand - the workplace contributes to business results, whether it's an office, a retail outlet, a laboratory, a data centre, a manufacturing environment or a virtual location.\n\nJob Title: Mechanical Engineer\n \nCBRE Global Workplace Solutions, leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management, are recruiting a Mechanical Engineer to join the team located in London.\n\nPurpose of Job\n\n To carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive works to client Heating & Air-Conditioning Systems in accordance with agreed service levels\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nEnsure that routine maintenance is carried out to all Heating & Air-conditioning plant to meet and exceed expectations, and agreed service level agreements.\nEnsure that Evaporative Cooling Systems and Domestic water systems are maintained to comply with the requirements of the L8 standard.\nEnsure that plant faults and defects are swiftly remedied to maintain plant in serviceable order at all times.\nTo carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive works to other site plant as required.\nEnsure that suitable spares are available to carry out maintenance of the above plant.\nEnsure that comprehensive maintenance records are kept in the form of "Frontline" task sheets.\nEnsure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are prepared for all tasks carried out to ensure safe working practices\nTo develop a good working relationship with all members of CBRE Managed Services staff and clients staff.\nEnsure the provision of a safe & healthy working environment, and ensure compliance with all Company policies and procedures, as well as client site policies, procedures and working arrangements, as required.\nEnsure a professional image of CBRE Managed Services is presented to clients and visitors, and ensure excellence in customer service is delivered and promoted at all times.\nEnsure that professional and technical skills are maintained through a commitment to personal development and life-long-learning.\n\nAccountabilities\n\nAccountable to Contract Supervisor and Area Manager.\nThe post holder does not have any directly reporting staff.\nThis post carries no direct budgetary responsibility\n\nPerson Specification\n \nEducation\n \n· A good basic education is essential, with good written and spoken English and basic Mathematics skills.\n\nTraining\n\nFormally trained in mechanical services maintenance\nBasic skills on building management systems would be an advantage\nFormal health and safety training (Desirable)\n \nExperience \n\nExperience of maintaining Pumps, Motors and Valves\nExperience of operating Cooling Towers\nSound understanding and experience of meeting health and safety obligations with regard to maintenance activities\nWorking on a client site (Desirable)\nFormally certified for Maintenance and Operation of Evaporative Cooling Systems (Desirable)\n\nAptitudes \n\nGood verbal communication skills\nGood written English skills\n \nCharacter \n\nCommitted to the delivery of excellent customer service.\nCalm manner, able to work under pressure.\nAble to make sound decisions when needed.\nPhysically fit and able to carry tools and components by hand up to 20kg.\nAble to ascend and descend vertical access equipment.\nAble to work at heights and on roofs.\nA team player, able to work with CBRE Managed Services and clients staff of all levels.\n \nCircumstances \n \nAble to attend the site location within one hour of notification to participate in out-of-hours rostered stand-by and call-out procedures