Maintenance Manager

Location: South East London
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £53,149 – £62,422 per annum (including London Weighting Allowance)
Benefits: Excellent Pension + Generous Annual Leave + Professional Development Opportunities

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for engineering excellence? Do you thrive in a leadership role where your decisions directly impact the performance, safety, and sustainability of a prestigious institution?

We’re looking for a visionary Maintenance Manager to join our Estates & Facilities Engineering Team at one of the UK’s most respected universities. This is your opportunity to lead a high-performing team and shape the future of a world-class estate.

• Delivering a customer-focused Hard FM and Fabric Maintenance service across a diverse and historic estate
• Leading engineers and contractors to ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality mechanical, electrical, BMS, and building fabric services
• Driving innovation, sustainability, and energy efficiency across the campus
• Managing risk registers, compliance documentation, and business continuity planning
• Overseeing budgets, accruals, and financial planning with a focus on value for money
• Collaborating with Campus Operations and Asset Improvement teams to ensure a seamless, one-team approach
• Ensuring your team is trained, competent, and continuously upskilled
• Promoting environmental responsibility through sustainable management practices

Essential:

• HND/HNC in Building Services
• NEBOSH certification
• GCSEs (A–C) in English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Strong communication and reporting skills
• Proficiency in Excel and general IT literacy
• In-depth knowledge of health & safety legislation
• Extensive managerial and budgetary experience
• Proven leadership and team development skills

Desirable:

• Degree in Engineering or Facilities Management
• Experience in critical engineering environments

• Generous annual leave to support your work-life balance
• Access to cutting-edge training and development
• A sector-leading pension scheme
• A collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking work environment

If you're ready to take ownership of a critical leadership role in a globally respected institution, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape the future of a world-class university estate.