Technical Engineer

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting for a Multi Skilled Electrical Technician.

CBRE is seeking a proactive and safety‑driven Electrical Engineer to work on a critical industrial site at Fawley Refinery. This role is central to ensuring the safe, compliant, and reliable operation of electrical systems across a high‑hazard environment. You will work as part of a multi‑skilled engineering team, demonstrating a strong can‑do attitude, ownership mindset, and unwavering commitment to health, safety, and operational excellence.

This position builds on the core responsibilities outlined in the Fabric Technician role while elevating technical accountability, compliance, and safety leadership expected of an Electrical Engineer working in a refinery environment.

What You'll Do:

Safety & Compliance (Primary Focus)

· Actively promote and uphold CBRE and client health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards at all times, with zero tolerance for unsafe practices.

· Ensure all electrical works comply with relevant legislation, site rules, and safety regulations (including permits to work, isolations, and lock‑out/tag‑out procedures).

· Inspect new and existing electrical installations to verify compliance with statutory requirements, site standards, and safety regulations.

· Challenge unsafe conditions or behaviours constructively and stop work where safety is compromised.

Electrical Engineering & Maintenance

· Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on electrical systems, plant, and associated infrastructure.

· Diagnose faults efficiently and implement safe, effective repairs to minimise downtime on critical assets.

· Support the installation, modification, and improvement of electrical equipment and systems across the site.

· Ensure systems operate efficiently, reliably, and in accordance with manufacturer and site specifications.

Operational Support & Teamwork

· Work collaboratively with other engineering disciplines, site operations, and CBRE management to deliver consistent service.

· Assist wider engineering staff with technical input and site support as required.

· Respond professionally to client, colleague, and supervisor enquiries, maintaining CBRE's high standards of customer care.

Continuous Improvement & Attitude

· Demonstrate a positive, solution‑focused can‑do attitude, taking ownership of tasks and seeing work through to completion.

· Follow defined procedures while contributing ideas to improve safety, reliability, and efficiency within your remit.

· Maintain accurate records and documentation using Microsoft Office and site systems.

What You'll Need:

Essential

· Proven experience working with electrical systems in an industrial, energy, manufacturing, or refinery environment.

· Strong understanding of electrical safety, safe systems of work, and compliance‑driven maintenance.

· Ability to follow defined technical procedures and work instructions while maintaining attention to detail.

· Good communication skills, with the ability to exchange clear and straightforward information.

· Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

· Experience working on process‑critical or COMAH‑regulated sites.

· Familiarity with permit‑to‑work systems and contractor control.

· Experience using maintenance management systems and standard office software.

Qualifications

· Electrical qualification to an appropriate industry standard (e.g. apprenticeship, NVQ, HNC/HND, or equivalent experience).

· Relevant electrical safety or compliance training (site‑specific training will be provided).

Physical & Working Requirements

· Ability to work safely in an operational industrial environment.

· Capable of standing, walking, climbing ladders/stairs, and handling equipment in line with site requirements.

· Willingness to work within site rules, shift patterns, or call‑out arrangements as required.

Why Join CBRE at Fawley

· Work for a global, respected facilities and engineering services provider.

· Be part of a safety‑first culture on one of the UK's most significant industrial sites.

· Opportunity to make a real…