Assistant Manager

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Location: Central London
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £44,355 – £51,735 per annum
Benefits: Excellent Pension + Generous Annual Leave + Professional Development Opportunities

Are you ready to take your engineering and leadership skills to the next level? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment where your work keeps the heart of a prestigious institution beating?

We’re looking for a dynamic, driven, and detail-oriented Assistant Maintenance Manager (AMM) to join our Estates & Facilities Engineering Team at one of the world’s leading universities.

You’ll be part of a team that ensures our historic and cutting-edge buildings remain safe, efficient, and fully operational—supporting world-class research, teaching, and innovation. This is more than maintenance; it’s about preserving excellence.

• Lead a team of skilled technicians delivering planned, reactive, and statutory maintenance across a portfolio of iconic university buildings.
• Be the go-to expert for building services, ensuring maximum uptime and compliance with all safety and regulatory standards.
• Manage Permits to Work, liaise with contractors, and oversee critical systems that keep the university running smoothly.
• Champion a customer-focused culture, ensuring high-quality service delivery and rapid response to emergencies.
• Take ownership of Safe Systems of Work, fault diagnosis, and system recovery—especially in critical environments.

Essential:

• Level 3+ qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or HVAC (or equivalent City & Guilds)
• Strong knowledge of engineering systems, statutory compliance, and health & safety
• Proven team leadership and excellent communication skills
• IT proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset and a passion for service excellence

Desirable:

• IOSH Managing Safely
• First Aid certification
• Experience in critical environments

• Generous annual leave to recharge and relax
• Access to world-class training and development
• A sector-leading pension scheme
• A welcoming, inclusive, and diverse workplace where you’ll feel you truly belong

If you're passionate about engineering excellence and want to be part of a team that keeps a world-renowned institution running at its best, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape the future of a global leader in education and research.