Shift Team Leader (Boiler House/Central Utilities)
Job ID
273613
Posted
27-Apr-2026
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Engineering/Maintenance
Location(s)
Stevenage - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
About the Role:
CBRE is seeking a skilled Shift Team Leader – Central Utilities / Boiler House to lead the safe and reliable operation of critical utilities on a large, high‑profile site in Stevenage.

This is a key operational leadership role, responsible for supervising a shift‑based utilities team and ensuring continuous delivery of essential services within a highly regulated environment.


What You’ll Do:
  • Lead and supervise shift operations for Central Utilities and Boiler House systems
  • Ensure safe, compliant operation of plant including boilers, steam systems, CHP, chilled water, compressed air and associated utilities
  • Monitor BMS/SCADA systems and respond to alarms and incidents
  • Act as the senior technical and safety authority on shift
  • Control Permit to Work, isolations and safe systems of work
  • Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance activities
  • Carry out effective shift handovers and reporting
  • Support audits, inspections and continuous improvement initiatives

What You’ll Need:
  • Engineering or utilities qualification (NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent)
  • BOAS or equivalent (preferred)
  • IOSH Managing Safely (or willingness to obtain)
  • Proven experience in a boiler house or central utilities environment
  • Previous shift leadership or supervisory experience
  • Strong knowledge of steam and pressure systems
  • Comfortable working in a regulated, critical environment
  • Safety‑focused with strong communication and decision‑making skills

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 GWS
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.

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