Maintenance Technician
Fabric Engineer - Retail / External Grounds Location: Gunwharf Quays Shopping Centre, Portsmouth Company: CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) Contract: Full‑time Role Overview We are recruiting a Fabric Engineer to deliver planned and reactive fabric maintenance across a large, high‑profile retail shopping centre. This role includes responsibility for external building fabric and grounds, alongside internal PPMs. Key Responsibilities Deliver PPM and reactive fabric maintenance across the site Carry out general fabric works: carpentry, patch repairs, basic plumbing, painting & decorating Inspect and maintain fire doors and internal finishes Take ownership of external fabric and grounds, including paving, street furniture, handrails, bollards, signage and external fixtures Complete routine external inspections and raise defects proactively Coordinate and oversee specialist subcontractors for external / grounds works Use CAFM / PDA systems to log and close works accurately Ensure all works comply with Health & Safety requirements, especially in public areas Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Fabric Engineer / Fabric Technician Strong all‑round building fabric skillset (carpentry preferred) Experience working with external fabric or grounds maintenance Comfortable working in busy, public‑facing retail environments Good understanding of PPM delivery and reactive maintenance Health & Safety awareness (RAMS, COSHH, Working at Height)Desirable: Civils qualification IPAF, PASMA, manual handling competency Fire door experience Retail or large estate experience What's on Offer Competitive salary and benefits Stable, site‑based role on a flagship retail contract Career progression within CBRE GWS Ongoing training and development