Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager

*Do not apply to the role if your experience is exclusively in manufacturing, this role requires extensive building/facility maintenance experience*

Role Overview

Reporting to the Head of Maintenance & Engineering, the Maintenance Manager leads a team of 55 staff, overseeing reactive, planned, and compliance maintenance across the university estate. This role ensures effective service delivery, budget management, and operational efficiency, while maintaining a high standard of health, safety, and statutory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary maintenance team, ensuring high performance.
• Oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs, and compliance tasks.
• Manage an annual maintenance budget of £5M, ensuring cost-effective resource allocation.
• Support the implementation and use of the CAFM system (Archibus) to improve service efficiency.
• Develop and monitor KPIs and service standards to maintain operational excellence.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Proven experience in maintenance and facilities management within a large organization.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety regulations, compliance, and asset management.
• Experience in budget management and procurement processes.
• Skilled in team leadership, staff development, and performance management.
• Proficiency in CAFM systems and data-driven decision-making.

Desirable:

• Degree or HND/HNC in Engineering, Facilities Management, or Building Services.
• NEBOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• Experience in higher education, public sector, or large estates management.