Data Center Team Lead

Job ID

289472

Posted

05-Oct-2026

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Data Centers

Location(s)

Singapore - Singapore

About

About Us – CBRE Data Center Solutions

CBRE Data Center Solutions (DCS) is a global leader in delivering integrated real estate, facilities, and technology solutions across the entire data center lifecycle.

Our team brings deep expertise across all DCS service lines, combining capital markets insight with technical excellence to unlock value for data center owners, occupiers, and investors worldwide.

Shift Lead, Data Centre Solutions

About The Role

As a CBRE Shift Lead within Data Centre Solutions, you will lead on-shift technical operations and deliver high-quality maintenance services in a critical environment. You will coordinate technicians, vendors and contractors; respond to faults and incidents; oversee planned and reactive maintenance; and help maintain safe, reliable and continuous site operations.

Working closely with the Senior Engineer, you will provide hands-on technical leadership, maintain accurate shift records and operating procedures, and build effective relationships with the client and site stakeholders. This role requires strong electrical, mechanical or refrigeration expertise , sound judgement and the ability to operate critical plant with minimal supervision.

Role Details

• Reports to the S ite Manager.
• Works within an operational data center and critical facilities environment.
• 12-hour rotating roster: four days on and four days off, comprising two-day shifts and two-night shifts. The roster may be subject to change.
• Requires site coverage across operating hours and flexibility to support planned works, incidents and business-continuity requirements.
  
  
  

What You'll Do

Shift Leadership & Operations

• Lead technicians and contractors
• Oversee daily site operations
• Support team performance and development
• Manage shift handovers and site reporting
• Build strong client relationships
  
  

Critical Systems & Maintenance

• Perform and oversee maintenance activities
• Respond to faults and critical incidents
• Operate and isolate critical plant and systems
• Support electrical, mechanical, and HVAC infrastructure
• Conduct site inspections and equipment monitoring
  
  

Permits, Procedures & Risk

• Manage permits to work and site compliance
• Maintain SOPs, EOPs, and MOPs
• Conduct risk assessments and inspections
• Drive operational reliability and improvements
  
  

Health, Safety & Quality

• Ensure compliance with HSE standards
• Promote safe work practices
• Support environmental responsibilities
• Champion CBRE values and continuous improvement
  
  

What You'll Need

• Electrical or HVAC trade qualification/licence
• Strong electrical, mechanical, or engineering background
• Experience in critical environments or data centres
• Building services and facilities management knowledge
• Knowledge of permit-to-work systems and technical drawings
• Experience with CMMS, BMS, and Microsoft Office
• Strong troubleshooting and risk assessment skills
• Excellent stakeholder and customer management skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• HV switching experience or qualifications desirable
  
  

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.

If the above interests you, we would love to hear from you!

About CBRE Group, Inc. CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm and a premier provider of critical infrastructure services. The company has more than 155,000 employees serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage servicing, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience, critical infrastructure); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com .

Service line: GWS Segment