Contract Controller (Mechanical)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Pension Contribution

30 days annual leave + bank holidays

Life Assurance 4x Salary

BUPA Cash Plan

Staff tuition fee discount

Job summary

Coventry University Group is seeking a skilled mechanical maintenance professional to supervise contractors and deliver safe, compliant maintenance across campuses.

You will oversee planned and reactive works, inspections, and minor projects, coordinating with in-house teams and stakeholders. Travel to regional campuses is required, with a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Experienced mechanical professional with a strong background in mechanical maintenance, contractor supervision, or building services environments.
• Understanding of mechanical compliance requirements, contractor control procedures, and safe systems of work.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate mechanical maintenance contractors.
• Oversee planned preventative maintenance, reactive works, statutory inspections, and minor mechanical projects.
• Coordinate maintenance activities using the Planon CAFM system and maintain compliance records.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Contractor supervision

Building services

Education

NVQ Level 3/4 or equivalent

HNC or City & Guilds qualification

Tools

Planon CAFM

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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate mechanical maintenance contractors.
• Support the delivery of safe, compliant, and high-quality mechanical maintenance services across Coventry University Group's campuses.
• Oversee planned preventative maintenance, reactive works, statutory inspections, and minor mechanical projects.
• Manage contractor performance, review risk assessments and permits to work, audit workmanship quality, and ensure compliance with mechanical 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 mechanical contracts.
• Provide technical guidance on mechanical systems, assist with fault finding and incident response.
• Support the delivery of continuous improvement initiatives across the Estates and Infrastructure Services team.

Qualifications

• Experienced mechanical professional with a strong background in mechanical maintenance, contractor supervision, or building services environments.
• Recognised qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Installation, or Building Services, such as an NVQ Level 3/4, HNC, City & Guilds qualification, or equivalent experience.
• Understanding of mechanical compliance requirements, contractor control procedures, and safe systems of work.
• Sound technical knowledge of mechanical building services (e.g. HVAC, pumps, plant rooms, water systems, BMS interfaces etc.).
• 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, proactive, and confident when liaising with contractors, customers, and technical teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy operational environment.
• Excellent communication skills, able to manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and customer service.
• Willing and able to travel to regional campuses including Scarborough, Milton Keynes, Central London, and Dagenham as required.
• Willing to participate in the management call-out rota.

Benefits and 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

• Competitive starting salary range from £32,015 up to £39,246 (dependent on 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