Contract Controller Electrical

Coventry University Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Employers Pension

30 days Annual leave + Bank Holidays

New Holiday Purchase Scheme

Life Assurance 4 x Salary

BUPA Cash Plan

50% off Tuition Fees for staff depend

CU Reward Scheme - Discounts

Cycle To Work scheme

Job summary

Coventry University Group is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Supervisor to supervise contractors and ensure safe, compliant electrical services across its campuses. You will coordinate planned and reactive works, inspect safety procedures, and act as the primary link between contractors, internal teams, faculties and students.

The role requires qualifications in Electrical Engineering or Building Services, knowledge of BS 7671, and experience with CAFM systems such as Planon.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical maintenance with contractor supervision.
• Recognised qualification in Electrical Engineering or Building Services.
• Understanding of electrical compliance requirements and safe systems of work.
• Knowledge of the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
• Experience coordinating contractors, reviewing risk assessments and method statements, managing permit-to-work processes.
• Experience using CAFM systems such as Planon and maintaining compliance records.
• Organised and proactive with excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to regional campuses including Scarborough, Milton Keynes, Central London, and Dagenham and to participate in the management call-out rota.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate electrical maintenance contractors.
• Support the delivery of safe, compliant, and high-quality electrical maintenance services across Coventry University Group's campuses.
• Oversee contracted planned preventative maintenance, reactive works, statutory inspections, and minor electrical projects.
• Manage contractor performance, review risk assessments and permits to work, audit workmanship quality, and ensure compliance with electrical safety procedures.
• Act as the primary operational link between contractors, in-house technical teams, faculties, students, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate maintenance activities using the Planon CAFM system.
• Maintain compliance records and asset information.
• Monitor contractor KPIs and support the administration of electrical contracts.
• Provide technical guidance on electrical systems, assist with fault finding and incident response.
• Support the delivery of continuous improvement initiatives across the Estates and Infrastructure Services team.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Contractor supervision

Building services environments

Planon CAFM

Stakeholder communication

Education

NVQ Level 3/4 or equivalent

HNC

City & Guilds qualification

Job description

Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. We are driven by our passionate belief in the transformational power of education and research to enable and empower our students, colleagues and partners and to improve the world around them. Our people are key to our success, and each role contributes to the Group's ongoing progress in communities around the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate electrical maintenance contractors.
• Support the delivery of safe, compliant, and high-quality electrical maintenance services across Coventry University Group's campuses.
• Oversee contracted planned preventative maintenance, reactive works, statutory inspections, and minor electrical projects.
• Manage contractor performance, review risk assessments and permits to work, audit workmanship quality, and ensure compliance with electrical safety procedures.
• Act as the primary operational link between contractors, in-house technical teams, faculties, students, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate maintenance activities using the Planon CAFM system.
• Maintain compliance records and asset information.
• Monitor contractor KPIs and support the administration of electrical contracts.
• Provide technical guidance on electrical systems, assist with fault finding and incident response.
• Support the delivery of continuous improvement initiatives across the Estates and Infrastructure Services team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experienced electrical professional with a strong background in electrical maintenance, contractor supervision, or building services environments.
• Recognised qualification in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Installation, or Building Services, such as an NVQ Level 3/4, HNC, City & Guilds qualification, or equivalent experience.
• Understanding of electrical compliance requirements, contractor control procedures, and safe systems of work.
• Knowledge of the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
• Experience coordinating contractors, reviewing risk assessments and method statements, managing permit-to-work processes, and supporting statutory inspection and testing programmes.
• Experience using CAFM systems such as Planon, maintaining compliance records, and working with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Organised and proactive individual with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and customer service.
• Willingness and ability to travel to regional campuses including Scarborough, Milton Keynes, Central London, and Dagenham as required.
• Participation in the management call-out rota.

Benefits & Perks

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
• Life Assurance 4 x Salary
• BUPA Cash Plan
• 50% off Tuition Fees for staff dependants
• CU Reward Scheme - Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
• Cycle To Work scheme

Salary and Working Conditions

• Competitive starting salary range from £32,015 up to £39,246 per annum (dependent upon experience) with the potential to progress. A discretionary range for candidates with exceptional experience can be discussed/considered.
• Occasional overnight stays may be necessary.
• Application Closing Date: 21/10/2026