73 Data Center Management jobs in the United Kingdom

Overview

Join us as an Infrastructure Network Management EngineernResponsibilities

You’ll be the subject matter expert responsible for the NetBrain product covering all operational activities, development, and training for the tool within the banknLeading all maintenance and upgrades on the product, you’ll ensure its stability and security within the bank, providing guidelines and training for colleagues to upskill their capabilities to assist you in the delivery of this platformnYou’ll help to build the best possible solutions for monitoring our network infrastructure using the latest technologies to automate and manage the estate, and use automation to provide testing and a route to live for the productnThis is a chance to work with colleagues across the bank to share engineering best practices, allowing you to provide thought leadership while developing solutionsnAs an Infrastructure Network Management Engineer, you’ll contribute to and manage the selection, creation, and maintenance of technologies required to meet the needs of our customers, strategic targets, and architecture outcomes. You’ll be responsible for developing products using modern engineering practices and tools. You’ll also be responsible for the day-to-day support and maintenance of network management tools, NetBrain, used through networks for troubleshooting, documentation, configuration, and operating system compliance as well as for mass configuration updates in support of projects and operational enhancements.nCollaborating with Product Owners, you’ll develop product roadmaps and manage the lifecycle of the team's products and support engineered products, responding to colleague feedback and new feature requests, resolving production issues, and helping colleagues consume our products. You’ll use DevOps practices to manage and develop code using Git based workflows and CI/CD pipelines. You’ll also use network management tools to automate the deployment and reporting of controls and mandatory security requirements to comply with best practice and bank policies.nAdditionally, you’ll:nTake a lead role within the team to design and engineer intuitive, self-service infrastructure solutions using NetBrainnLearn and develop automated solutions using scripting languages such as Python and XML and automation tools such as YAML, JSON, Ansible, and NautobotnContribute to the delivery of infrastructure as code solutionsnProvide operational support for network incidents where your knowledge of the network management products can assist with root cause identification and resolutionnWork with key vendors in the delivery of the infrastructure services and technology for the productnQualifications

To thrive in this role, you’ll have experience of the NetBrain product in a large enterprise network managing 5,000+ nodes, as well an understanding, and exposure to software development or automation scripting such as Python or Shell. You’ll have an understanding of the software development lifecycle and experience in utilising modern infrastructure as code via tooling.nWe’ll expect you to bring a good understanding of Agile working practices and toolsets with the ability to create the vision for the Release Train, feature team, platform, and domain. You’ll also have experience of working with networking and security technologies deployed to an on-premises datacentre and offices with a good understanding of protocols such as TCP/IP, SNMP, DNS, and HTTP. Public cloud vendor knowledge covering GCP, AWS, and Azure would be beneficialnExcellence in the use of change management processes and associated risks when implementing bulk changes across the network operating all hoursnExperience of the development of CI or CD pipelines using modern toolingnExperience with software testing practices and tools, using observability tools and techniques, and using data, information, and user sentiment to continuously improve solutionsnA good understanding of Cisco and Arista network productsnStrong collaborative communication skills for articulating technical concepts clearly to stakeholdersnHours: 35nJob Posting Closing Date: 09/09/2025nWays of Working: Remote First

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Data Center Technician
Job ID

Posted
14-Aug-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 Description**
**Data Centre M&E Shift Technician**
**Location: London**
**Hours: 06:00 - 18:00 & 18:00 - 06:00 (Continental Shift Pattern) 42hrs a week**
**Job Role**
Global Workplace Solutions is a division of CBRE providing integrated solutions across large multi-discipline property portfolios. We are an organisation that has people at the heart of its culture and our aim for this account is to deliver an exceptional service to Client.
We encourage new ways of working, driving innovation, whilst always living to our RISE values.
Respect
Integrity
Service
Excellence
**The role: Shift Technician**
The purpose of our Engineering Technician is to support the Supervisor providing reactive and pre-planned maintenance services to building fabric and specific engineering services at various sites in accordance with laid down procedures and safe working practices.
Key responsibilities are as follows:
* Delivery of the physical workplace experience in a single or multiple customer locations
* Delivering our service commitments, maintaining high standards of HSE and a secure workplace, control cost, drive service improvement activity and improve customer satisfaction.
* Building and sustaining effective relationships within the customer organisation
* Ensure compliance with all processes and procedures, statutory requirements, engineering standards and Health & Safety systems are followed.
* Provide a planned and reactive maintenance service as instructed, ensuring that operational standards, process and procedures are followed. This includes general building fabric and plumbing related tasks as required. Electrical and mechanical, fix, repair or install. Faultfinding. Tasks checks, site walkarounds, monitoring, meet KPIs.
* Supports the Project team and Facilities Services Manager
* Complete suitable risk assessments prior to undertaking work and complete the appropriate documentation in full.
* Record and report any risk, loss or defect to management for corrective action.
* Ensure Site Activity Log Books are completed in a timely and accurate manner and are maintained in accordance with procedures
* Participate in an Emergency Call Out Service as required in accordance with the Out of Hours Rota
* Supports the development of other colleagues, including Facilities Technicians, cross skilling colleagues and apprentices.
* The colleague must understand their environmental responsibilities and follow the CBRE environmental policy, procedures and routines to support the business in achieving its environmental objectives.
**Person Specification:**
* Able to demonstrate competence in the required tasks typically undertaken within building fabric, including plastering, joinery, glazing, plumbing and decorating, as identified on the fabric competency matrix
* Able to organise a small team of individuals to undertake projects, including managing and overseeing the work of Facilities Technicians
* Fully conversant with all relevant HSE requirements and their effective application
* Diligent, with an eye for quality and attention to detail, acting with a sense of urgency to put things right for customers
* The ability to constructively challenge established thinking and implement new practices or approaches for the benefit of customers and CBRE
* Essential - proven experience in a building trade as electrical, mechanical, and HVAC.
* Essential - Appropriate knowledge of Health and Safety and environmental requirements related to delivery of the assigned tasks, including manual handling awareness, legionella awareness, asbestos awareness, roof working
* Desirable - holder of a level 3 or equivalent, qualification, such as an NVQ, BTEC or apprenticeship in a trade related subject area
* Full UK driving licence required
Our mission: To build a world-class business through exceptional service and exceptional people
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.
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)

Data Center Technician
Job ID

Posted
14-Aug-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
**Purpose of the job**
+ To deliver service support within site team at client's data centre/s.
+ To carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance, ad-hoc and reactive tasks, escorting and controlling sub-contractors to all M&E services.
+ To take a pro-active role in identifying any issues which need to be escalated to the M&E manager.
+ To escalate any site emergencies following agreed procedures
+ In addition, the role may require:
+ Small installation works, repairs to building fabric, and handyman duties.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Resolve and complete day to day work orders to meet customer satisfaction targets and delivered in time frame requirement in line with the SLA's
+ Maintain up to date log of work completed and outstanding items through Mainstream SI-7 CMMS system
+ Qualify and act as an appointed Authorised Person (AP) within 6 months from on-boarding.
+ Carry out isolations and re-instatement of Electrical, Gas, Fire Alarms and Sprinkler systems when required and where authorised
+ Issue permits for access, maintenance, service and project activities on location as required
+ Ensure that all contractors and CBRE staff comply with all CBRE and Client safety and security requirements.
+ To participate in the critical services training programme.
+ To ensure effective communication with the client and management team is maintained at all times.
+ Operate as a team with other technicians by sharing expertise and experience to help resolve operational problems.
+ Provide holiday, training & sickness cover for other members of the shift team.
+ Tracking and Completion of Critical Services Planned Preventative Maintenance. Effectively maintain and report on the critical services & environmental monitoring.
+ Provide condition assessments of plant and equipment.
+ Log and action all out of line situations with incident reports to include remedial action taken.
+ Update reports, documentation and infrastructure mapping, as required.
+ Ensure that all contractors and CBRE staff comply with all statutory, CBRE/Client safety and security requirements.
+ Ensure work quality of 3rd party specialist contractors and action/implement any report recommendations.
+ Ensure there is follow through between normal technical tasks and additional/project works.
+ Assist in preparing quotations for extra technical works. Source supplies, materials and labour to carry out work cost effectively and efficiently.
+ Effective communication with the client and management team is maintained at all times, e.g. Incident reports, Handover documents etc.
+ To ensure all requirements are met within client SLA (Service Level Agreement) and Data Centre DOU (Document of Understanding) and adhere to the standard CBRE/Client Processes
**Personal Experience/Qualifications/Skills**
+ Trained in a Technical discipline and having served an apprenticeship or equivalent. City & Guilds / NVQ level 3 or equivalent in BS7671:2008 Requirement for Electrical Installation (IEE Wiring Regulation 18th Edition).
+ Previous experience working within critical maintenance environment.
+ Ability to work with minimal supervision
+ Good Customer Service and communication skills.
+ Flexible approach to work; good team worker.
+ Willing to learn and develop own skills.
+ Good understanding of permit to work systems and H&S requirements.
+ Ability to participate in mixed-skill teams to meet targets and standards
+ Ability to understand technical drawings.
+ Understanding of power provisioning, PDU's and environmental monitoring.
+ Good Customer Service along with good communication skills, both written and verbal
+ Flexible approach to work. Willing to learn and develop own skills and work on own initiative.
+ Basic PC literacy and ability to interrogate database systems would be desirable. Training will be provided on all site-based systems.
**.**
**Accountabilities**
+ Accountable to Contract Manager and Site Supervisor.
+ The post holder does not have any directly reporting staff.
+ This post carries no direct budgetary responsibility.
+ Accountable for maintaining appropriate stocks of spares and consumables and ensuring their secure storage and controlled issue.
**PERSONAL SPECIFICATION**
**Education:**
A good basic education is essential, with good written and spoken English and basic Mathematics skills.
**Training:**
The engineer must be formally trained in mechanical and electrical services maintenance. City & Guilds 236 parts 1 & 2 (or later) 17th Edition or equivalent qualification Up to date skills on building management systems, ACOP's, fire and environmental control, building control, and health and safety. Formal health and safety training IOSH, etc.
**Experience:**
Experience of mission critical facilities maintaining, but not limited to, UPS systems, BMS operation, emergency standby generators, testing of electrical systems. Comprehensive mechanical and electrical engineering experience, undertaking reactive and planned preventative maintenance. Sound understanding and experience of meeting health and safety obligations with regard to maintenance activities
Appointed HV/AP, with the ability to create switching plans
**Aptitudes:**
Good verbal communication skills Organised and with good written English skills
Good Computer skills are a necessity as there are number of reports that are required to be sent to CBRE personnel and the client, as well as logging PPM's, work reports and incidences on the client's system. To be able to demonstrate a good use of excel, word and outlook.
Ability to learn, and develop both technical knowledge, and understanding or local organisational systems and processes.
Committed to the delivery of excellent customer service.
+ Calm manner, able to work under pressure.
+ Able to make sound decisions when needed.
+ Physically fit and able to carry tools and components by hand up to 20kg.
+ Able to ascend and descend vertical access equipment.
+ Able to work at heights and on roofs.
+ A team player, able to work with CBRE and clients staff of all levels.
+ Able to work shifts which will include weekend and bank holiday working.
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)

Data Center Technician
Job ID

Posted
14-Aug-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
**Purpose of the job**
+ To deliver service support within site team at client's data centre/s.
+ To carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance, ad-hoc and reactive tasks, escorting and controlling sub-contractors to all M&E services.
+ To take a pro-active role in identifying any issues which need to be escalated to the M&E manager.
+ To escalate any site emergencies following agreed procedures
+ In addition, the role may require:
+ Small installation works, repairs to building fabric, and handyman duties.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Resolve and complete day to day work orders to meet customer satisfaction targets and delivered in time frame requirement in line with the SLA's
+ Maintain up to date log of work completed and outstanding items through Mainstream SI-7 CMMS system
+ Qualify and act as an appointed Authorised Person (AP) within 6 months from on-boarding.
+ Carry out isolations and re-instatement of Electrical, Gas, Fire Alarms and Sprinkler systems when required and where authorised
+ Issue permits for access, maintenance, service and project activities on location as required
+ Ensure that all contractors and CBRE staff comply with all CBRE and Client safety and security requirements.
+ To participate in the critical services training programme.
+ To ensure effective communication with the client and management team is maintained at all times.
+ Operate as a team with other technicians by sharing expertise and experience to help resolve operational problems.
+ Provide holiday, training & sickness cover for other members of the shift team.
+ Tracking and Completion of Critical Services Planned Preventative Maintenance. Effectively maintain and report on the critical services & environmental monitoring.
+ Provide condition assessments of plant and equipment.
+ Log and action all out of line situations with incident reports to include remedial action taken.
+ Update reports, documentation and infrastructure mapping, as required.
+ Ensure that all contractors and CBRE staff comply with all statutory, CBRE/Client safety and security requirements.
+ Ensure work quality of 3rd party specialist contractors and action/implement any report recommendations.
+ Ensure there is follow through between normal technical tasks and additional/project works.
+ Assist in preparing quotations for extra technical works. Source supplies, materials and labour to carry out work cost effectively and efficiently.
+ Effective communication with the client and management team is maintained at all times, e.g. Incident reports, Handover documents etc.
+ To ensure all requirements are met within client SLA (Service Level Agreement) and Data Centre DOU (Document of Understanding) and adhere to the standard CBRE/Client Processes
**Personal Experience/Qualifications/Skills**
+ Trained in a Technical discipline and having served an apprenticeship or equivalent. City & Guilds / NVQ level 3 or equivalent in BS7671:2008 Requirement for Electrical Installation (IEE Wiring Regulation 18th Edition).
+ Previous experience working within critical maintenance environment.
+ Ability to work with minimal supervision
+ Good Customer Service and communication skills.
+ Flexible approach to work; good team worker.
+ Willing to learn and develop own skills.
+ Good understanding of permit to work systems and H&S requirements.
+ Ability to participate in mixed-skill teams to meet targets and standards
+ Ability to understand technical drawings.
+ Understanding of power provisioning, PDU's and environmental monitoring.
+ Good Customer Service along with good communication skills, both written and verbal
+ Flexible approach to work. Willing to learn and develop own skills and work on own initiative.
+ Basic PC literacy and ability to interrogate database systems would be desirable. Training will be provided on all site-based systems.
**.**
**Accountabilities**
+ Accountable to Contract Manager and Site Supervisor.
+ The post holder does not have any directly reporting staff.
+ This post carries no direct budgetary responsibility.
+ Accountable for maintaining appropriate stocks of spares and consumables and ensuring their secure storage and controlled issue.
**PERSONAL SPECIFICATION**
**Education:**
A good basic education is essential, with good written and spoken English and basic Mathematics skills.
**Training:**
The engineer must be formally trained in mechanical and electrical services maintenance. City & Guilds 236 parts 1 & 2 (or later) 17th Edition or equivalent qualification Up to date skills on building management systems, ACOP's, fire and environmental control, building control, and health and safety. Formal health and safety training IOSH, etc.
**Experience:**
Experience of mission critical facilities maintaining, but not limited to, UPS systems, BMS operation, emergency standby generators, testing of electrical systems. Comprehensive mechanical and electrical engineering experience, undertaking reactive and planned preventative maintenance. Sound understanding and experience of meeting health and safety obligations with regard to maintenance activities
Appointed HV/AP, with the ability to create switching plans
**Aptitudes:**
Good verbal communication skills Organised and with good written English skills
Good Computer skills are a necessity as there are number of reports that are required to be sent to CBRE personnel and the client, as well as logging PPM's, work reports and incidences on the client's system. To be able to demonstrate a good use of excel, word and outlook.
Ability to learn, and develop both technical knowledge, and understanding or local organisational systems and processes.
Committed to the delivery of excellent customer service.
+ Calm manner, able to work under pressure.
+ Able to make sound decisions when needed.
+ Physically fit and able to carry tools and components by hand up to 20kg.
+ Able to ascend and descend vertical access equipment.
+ Able to work at heights and on roofs.
+ A team player, able to work with CBRE and clients staff of all levels.
+ Able to work shifts which will include weekend and bank holiday working.
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)

Data Center Electrician
Job ID

Posted
08-Sep-2025
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Data Centers
Location(s)
Farnborough - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
**Job Title: Electrician**
**Business Sector: Data Centre Solutions, Critical Environment**
**Location: Farnborough**
**Please ensure to include your CV with your application to be considered for this role**
**COMPANY PROFILE**
CBRE 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.
CBRE Data Centre Solutions (DCS) is a global business line within CBRE dedicated to providing fully integrated real estate, facilities, and technology solutions for data centre owners, occupiers, and investors. We help clients succeed with certainty throughout every stage of the data centre lifecycle, from development and construction to acquisition, disposition, management, and modernization of single facilities or entire portfolios.
As part of the Global Workplace Solutions division, we are committed to delivering exceptional service, particularly to our client, with a people-centric approach. We foster innovation and embrace new ways of working, guided by our core RISE values: Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence.
We are currently seeking a skilled and qualified Electrician to join our team on a permanent basis.
This role will be based at a static commercial site and will involve providing comprehensive maintenance, repair, and electrical support.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent fault-finding abilities, hold all relevant qualifications, and be capable of working independently to ensure the safety, reliability, and compliance of electrical systems.
**Key responsibilities include:**
Upgrading lighting systems to LED throughout the site, efficiently diagnosing and resolving electrical faults, carrying out necessary repairs and small-scale installations, performing electrical maintenance, inspections, and repairs on commercial systems, and ensuring adherence to all current electrical regulations and safety standards.
The successful candidate will also be responsible for conducting planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and responding to reactive maintenance requirements, maintaining accurate records of all work performed and any remedial actions taken, and collaborating effectively with site management and other trades to ensure seamless operations.
+ The ideal candidate will possess recognized electrical qualifications, such as NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent, along with a City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing qualification.
+ Proven experience working as an electrician within a commercial environment is essential, along with strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
+ A solid understanding of health and safety practices is also required, alongside the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Excellent communication and organizational skills are also key.
+ The ideal candidate will be someone who remains calm under pressure, is confident in making decisions and taking action, and achieves objectives by motivating and working through others.
+ They should continuously strive for high standards, embrace change, recognize opportunities for improvement, and learn from their experiences.
+ Our mission is to build a world-class business through exceptional service and exceptional people, embodied by our core values:
+ Respect: We act with consideration for others' ideas and share information openly to inspire trust and encourage collaboration.
+ Integrity: We prioritize our commitment to our company and our values above any individual, deal, or client.
+ Service: We approach our clients' challenges with enthusiasm and diligence, building long-term relationships by connecting the right people, capital, and opportunities.
+ Excellence: We relentlessly focus on creating winning outcomes for our clients, employees, and shareholders.
**EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES**
We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.
Why CBRE
When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.
Applicant AI Use Disclosure.
We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)

Data Center Technician
Job ID

Posted
08-Sep-2025
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Data Centers
Location(s)
Farnborough - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
**Job Title: Data Centre Technician**
**Data Centre Solutions**
**Location: Farnborough**
**Purpose of the job**
+ To deliver service support within site team at client's data centre/s.
+ To carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance, ad-hoc and reactive tasks, escorting and controlling sub-contractors to all M&E services.
+ To take a pro-active role in identifying any issues which need to be escalated to the M&E manager.
+ To escalate any site emergencies following agreed procedures
+ In addition, the role may require:
+ Small installation works, repairs to building fabric, and handyman duties.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Resolve and complete day to day work orders to meet customer satisfaction targets and delivered in time frame requirement in line with the SLA's
+ Maintain up to date log of work completed and outstanding items through Mainstream SI-7 CMMS system
+ Qualify and act as an appointed Authorised Person (AP) within 6 months from on-boarding.
+ Carry out isolations and re-instatement of Electrical, Gas, Fire Alarms and Sprinkler systems when required and where authorised
+ Issue permits for access, maintenance, service and project activities on location as required
+ Ensure that all contractors and CBRE staff comply with all CBRE and Client safety and security requirements.
+ To participate in the critical services training programme.
+ To ensure effective communication with the client and management team is maintained at all times.
+ Operate as a team with other technicians by sharing expertise and experience to help resolve operational problems.
+ Provide holiday, training & sickness cover for other members of the shift team.
+ Tracking and Completion of Critical Services Planned Preventative Maintenance. Effectively maintain and report on the critical services & environmental monitoring.
+ Provide condition assessments of plant and equipment.
+ Log and action all out of line situations with incident reports to include remedial action taken.
+ Update reports, documentation and infrastructure mapping, as required.
+ Ensure that all contractors and CBRE staff comply with all statutory, CBRE/Client safety and security requirements.
+ Ensure work quality of 3rd party specialist contractors and action/implement any report recommendations.
+ Ensure there is follow through between normal technical tasks and additional/project works.
+ Assist in preparing quotations for extra technical works. Source supplies, materials and labour to carry out work cost effectively and efficiently.
+ Effective communication with the client and management team is maintained at all times, e.g. Incident reports, Handover documents etc.
+ To ensure all requirements are met within client SLA (Service Level Agreement) and Data Centre DOU (Document of Understanding) and adhere to the standard CBRE/Client Processes
**Personal Experience/Qualifications/Skills**
+ Trained in a Technical discipline and having served an apprenticeship or equivalent. City & Guilds / NVQ level 3 or equivalent in BS7671:2008 Requirement for Electrical Installation (IEE Wiring Regulation 18th Edition).
+ Previous experience working within critical maintenance environment.
+ Ability to work with minimal supervision
+ Good Customer Service and communication skills.
+ Flexible approach to work; good team worker.
+ Willing to learn and develop own skills.
+ Good understanding of permit to work systems and H&S requirements.
+ Ability to participate in mixed-skill teams to meet targets and standards
+ Ability to understand technical drawings.
+ Understanding of power provisioning, PDU's and environmental monitoring.
+ Good Customer Service along with good communication skills, both written and verbal
+ Flexible approach to work. Willing to learn and develop own skills and work on own initiative.
+ Basic PC literacy and ability to interrogate database systems would be desirable. Training will be provided on all site-based systems.
**.**
**Accountabilities**
+ Accountable to Contract Manager and Site Supervisor.
+ The post holder does not have any directly reporting staff.
+ This post carries no direct budgetary responsibility.
+ Accountable for maintaining appropriate stocks of spares and consumables and ensuring their secure storage and controlled issue.
**PERSONAL SPECIFICATION**
**Education:**
A good basic education is essential, with good written and spoken English and basic Mathematics skills.
**Training:**
The engineer must be formally trained in mechanical and electrical services maintenance. City & Guilds 236 parts 1 & 2 (or later) 17th Edition or equivalent qualification Up to date skills on building management systems, ACOP's, fire and environmental control, building control, and health and safety. Formal health and safety training IOSH, etc.
**Experience:**
Experience of mission critical facilities maintaining, but not limited to, UPS systems, BMS operation, emergency standby generators, testing of electrical systems. Comprehensive mechanical and electrical engineering experience, undertaking reactive and planned preventative maintenance. Sound understanding and experience of meeting health and safety obligations with regard to maintenance activities
Appointed HV/AP, with the ability to create switching plans
**Aptitudes:**
Good verbal communication skills Organised and with good written English skills
Good Computer skills are a necessity as there are number of reports that are required to be sent to CBRE personnel and the client, as well as logging PPM's, work reports and incidences on the client's system. To be able to demonstrate a good use of excel, word and outlook.
Ability to learn, and develop both technical knowledge, and understanding or local organisational systems and processes.
Committed to the delivery of excellent customer service.
+ Calm manner, able to work under pressure.
+ Able to make sound decisions when needed.
+ Physically fit and able to carry tools and components by hand up to 20kg.
+ Able to ascend and descend vertical access equipment.
+ Able to work at heights and on roofs.
+ A team player, able to work with CBRE and clients staff of all levels.
+ Able to work shifts which will include weekend and bank holiday working.
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)

Data Center Technician
Job ID

Posted
04-Aug-2025
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Data Centers, Engineering/Maintenance
Location(s)
London - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
**COMPANY PROFILE**
CBRE 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.
**Multi-Skilled Data Centre Technician**
**Location: London**
**Reporting to: Technical Manager**
**Core Hours: Mon-Fri (TBC)**
**Position Concept**
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are now recruiting for an intermediate Multi Skilled Data Centre Technician to join the team located in one of our largest DC clients at their London Docklands site. CBRE manages the maintenance of our client's property portfolio and is committed to the provision of an efficient and effective engineering maintenance function which is deemed critical to the operations and the maintenance of 99.995% uptime.
The successful candidate will be expected to have an Intermediate understanding of electrical infrastructure and be willing to learn and evolves their skills to include all aspects of disciplines required to run a data centre including smart hands & remote hand working directly with and in connection to the data IT infrastructure. As a key member of the multi-disciplined engineering team, you will be responsible for the inspection, operation and maintenance of all associated assets within the Data Centre, with a focus on Planned, Reactive and Corrective maintenance and projects.
**Keys Tasks**
+ Interacte & operate electrical & electronic systems within the Data Centre in a competent, effective and efficient manner (including Electrical isolations/operations). Having due regard to business risk and energy use.
+ Making recommendations for improvement and providing concise technical reports when required.
+ Working closely with the Data Centre Day & Shift teams to ensure all Specialist Sub Contractors' are conducting works in line with approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), methods of Procedures (MOPs), Permit to Works (PTW) and client change requests.
+ To provide backup as engineering relief/cover in the event of annual leave, training or other absences within the engineering and Information, Communications and Technology (ICT) teams. Interact and assist with maintaining systems including air conditioning systems, DFUs, FCUs, AHUs, ACUs and other systems such as but not limited to lighting control systems, emergency lighting, and single-phase and three-phase motors whilst accurately reporting all completed work orders, including precise recording of any critical spares/stock items used during these tasks. Working alongside the ICT engineers you will be participating in the rebooting of servers, routers or other IT-related equipment, observing, describing & reporting on indicator lights or display information, physically moving equipment within our clients and customers' spaces including tape/media rotation, investigating power issues in an equipment rack, cabling installation with repair and replacement of end connectors, cable patching, circuit acceptance testing and fault finding.
+ Actively participate in weekly team meetings, and client meetings, in conjunction with CBRE management. Working with QHSE compliance activities, such as hazard, near-miss & observation reporting, e-learning and regular Toolbox Talks.
+ Evaluate and escalate any potential risks, with an assessment of impact, probable causes and mitigation opportunities and actively contribute to continuous improvement of safe systems of work, ensuring compliance with relevant QHSE policy and procedures.
+ To learn and understand our client's permitting system (training will be provided where required), operate, and eventually take part in the administration of the Permit to Work (PTW) processes & systems.
**Personal Attributes**
+ A strong and committed team player who is capable of prioritising and solving problems often under pressure, utilising innovative solutions. Must be well organised with good task management skills, can communicate effectively (written & verbal) and be able to operate independently.
+ Self-motivated, resourceful with good administrative skills and the Ability to be flexible and learn new tools and techniques with the ability to follow established procedures, with good planning including prioritization of tasks.
+ Presentable appearance and a meticulous worker paying attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure remaining proactive and positive in approach and outlook.
+ Must have a high level of Integrity, honesty and punctuality and demonstrate pro-activity, diligence and alertness, with the willingness to participate in appropriate training schemes.
+ Education (Essential) Recognised qualification to a minimum City & Guilds level 2, BTEC, ONC or HNC level for Electrical/Mechanical engineering or equivalent discipline
+ Computer literate, with good IT & report writing skills, proficient with Microsoft Office Systems (Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint
+ Education (Desirable)
+ Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) Managing Safely Certificate or National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) General Certificate.
+ General Desirables Comprehension of the core CBRE RISE values Availability to work outside of normal working hours and at weekends where required.
**EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES**
We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)

Data Center Technician
Job ID

Posted
04-Aug-2025
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Data Centers, Engineering/Maintenance
Location(s)
Farnborough - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
**Job Title: Data Centre Technician**
**Business Sector: Data Centre Solutions**
**Location: Farnborough, UK**
**COMPANY PROFILE**
CBRE 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.
**About the Role:**
As a CBRE Data Centre Technician, you will perform preventative maintenance and corrective repairs within a Data Centre operation.
This job is part of the Critical and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for technical maintenance services in critical client environments.
**What You'll Do:**
+ Assist with daily site inspections of all Mechanical & Engineering systems and technical equipment, including servicing and maintenance.
+ Ensure the site's environmental conditions provide a safe work environment.
+ React to Building Management System alarms, and complete emergency repairs as needed.
+ Work with third-party vendors, ensuring compliance with company-developed processes, procedures, and all applicable laws and regulations.
+ Alert management if subcontractor performance doesn't meet all requirements per the Master Service Agreement.
+ Complete planned preventative maintenance (PM) and reactive maintenance on all equipment.
+ Check BMS for running and alarm conditions and respond to HVAC-related client problems.
+ Building walkthroughs, taking meter readings from UPS, PDU's and utilities.
+ Provide fixes to facility and plant faults and defects.
+ Complete assigned work according to established processes and procedures. Follow all safety processes and requirements and ensure all regulatory requirements and quality standards are met. Conduct routine quality checks for comprehensive maintenance records.
+ Complete all required training to ensure successful completion of all job-related responsibilities.
+ Use existing procedures to solve straightforward problems while having a limited opportunity to exercise discretion.
+ Impact through clearly defined duties, methods, and tasks are described in detail.
+ Deliver own output by following defined procedures and processes under close supervision and guidance.
**What You'll Need:**
+ Training in a Technical discipline having served an apprenticeship or equivalent with 1-2 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Ability to work shifts that may include weekends and holidays
+ Must be able to Meet the physical requirements of this role.
+ To effectively present information to an internal department, client, management and/or colleagues.
+ Ability to follow basic work routines and standards in the application of work.
+ Communication skills to exchange straightforward information.
+ Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
+ Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
+ Basic math skills. Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages, discounts, and markups.
**EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES**
We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)