Job Description
Electrical Technical Supervisor
Job ID 226564
Posted 07-Jul-2025
Service line GWS Segment
Role type Full-time
Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance
Location(s) Cambridge - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Job Purpose
The purpose of the Technical Specialist role is to support the Technical Compliance Manager in all technical and compliance-related matters, with a focus on electrical systems. This role operates within a technical team responsible for overseeing a wide range of specialist equipment. The position includes acting as an Authorised Person for both LV and HV systems and working with third-party suppliers to maintain electrical assets.
Responsibilities
* Support all technical and compliance aspects of the account.
* Ensure statutory compliance across all services and assets (e.g., electrical, LOLER, PUWER, Fire Safety) by coordinating inspections, maintenance, and follow-up actions in line with required frequencies.
* Assist the Technical Compliance Manager across all engineering disciplines as needed.
* Assess and assign team members to electrical tasks and roles based on competency.
* Act as an Electrical Authorised Person, responsible for conducting isolations and switching across the account.
* Assist in managing HV systems in collaboration with approved third-party contractors.
* Attend meetings and provide technical support to the operations team for troubleshooting and procedural guidance.
* Collaborate closely with the Technical Compliance Manager and other Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) within the team.
* Update electrical models in EOM (Amtech) following system modifications.
* Support root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes.
* Attend training sessions and actively engage in personal and professional development.
Accountabilities
o Reports to the CBRE Technical Compliance Manager.
o Responsible for ensuring the delivery of services as per contractual obligations.
o Acts as the Electrical Responsible Engineer for CBRE.
Education
o Desirable to be HNC educated, time served engineering apprenticeship or equivalent. Extensive experience considered as an alternative.
Training
o Technical training qualifications in electrical engineering. (LVAP, HVAP, 18 th edition, inspection and Testing).
o Recognised H&S qualification (IOSH or NEBOSH).
Required Experience
* Minimum 5 years of experience in building services.
* Experience with HV switching, power management/SCADA systems, switching schedules, and on-site power generation systems.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio).
* Demonstrated experience in technically responsible roles.
* Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills.
* Working knowledge of BMS and control theory.
Aptitude
o Professional and client-focused with strong communication and presentation skills.
o Ability to manage and develop service lines effectively.
o Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
Character
o Self-motivated, with a high level of personal integrity.
o Able to work well both in a team and autonomously.
o Confident at working with all levels within the company.
o Solid teamwork and interpersonal skills.
o Organised, able to prioritise and deliver within a critical environment.
o Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
o Flexible in adapting to changing priorities.