Campus Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor

Coventry University Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension scheme

30 days annual leave

Life assurance

Job summary

Coventry University Group is seeking a Contractor Controller (Mechanical) to supervise maintenance contractors across campuses and ensure safe, compliant mechanical services. You will coordinate planned and reactive works, statutory inspections, and minor projects while monitoring KPIs and contractor performance.

You will liaise with in-house teams, faculties, and stakeholders, providing technical guidance on mechanical systems and ensuring minimal disruption to campus activities.

Qualifications

• Qualified in mechanical/building services with NVQ/HNC/City & Guilds or equivalent
• Experience coordinating contractors and supervising maintenance work
• Familiarity with CAFM systems and permit-to-work processes
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate mechanical maintenance contractors across campuses
• Oversee planned preventive maintenance, reactive works and statutory inspections
• Review risk assessments and permits to works; ensure safety compliance
• Audit workmanship quality and contractor performance against SLAs
• Provide technical guidance on mechanical systems (HVAC, pumps, water systems)
• Assist with fault finding and incident response; support continuous improvement

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Contractor supervision

Building services

Education

NVQ Level 3/4

HNC

City & Guilds

Tools

Planon CAFM

Job description

Coventry University Group is seeking a Contractor Controller (Mechanical) to supervise maintenance contractors across campuses and ensure safe, compliant mechanical services. You will coordinate planned and reactive works, statutory inspections, and minor projects while monitoring KPIs and contractor performance.

You will liaise with in-house teams, faculties, and stakeholders, providing technical guidance on mechanical systems and ensuring minimal disruption to campus activities.