Maintenance Manager

Branta Recruitment Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to oversee mechanical and electrical operations across a busy central London site. The role includes managing daily maintenance operations, ensuring compliance, and supervising a team of engineers and contractors. Candidates should possess essential qualifications, including facilities management experience and NEBOSH certification, with strong leadership skills and the ability to manage budgets. Apply now to learn more about this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Facilities management qualification or equivalent experience.
• NEBOSH certification.
• Proven experience in M&E and hard services management on large sites.
• Experience managing teams and contractors.
• Knowledge of building services including HVAC, electrical systems, boilers, chillers, and plant rooms.
• Strong understanding of H&S legislation and compliance.
• Ability to manage budgets, produce reports, and prioritize competing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day M&E maintenance operations and ensure compliance.
• Schedule and oversee planned preventative maintenance.
• Supervise and coordinate internal staff and external contractors.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and statutory regulations.
• Assist with minor capital projects from planning to execution.
• Maintain asset registers, manage budgets, and prepare reports.

Job description

Overview

Branta are seeking an experienced and proactive Maintenance Manager to oversee mechanical and electrical operations across a large, busy central London site. You will be responsible for ensuring all systems are maintained to a high standard, including planned preventative maintenance, statutory compliance, remedial repairs, and minor capital works. The role involves both hands-on work and management of a team of engineers and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day M&E maintenance operations, ensuring all plant, equipment, and systems remain compliant and operational.
• Schedule, oversee, and deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPMs).
• Supervise and coordinate internal staff and external contractors, issuing inductions, permits to work.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and statutory regulations, including water hygiene management, electrical testing, and plant compliance.
• Assist with minor capital projects, including planning, monitoring, and coordinating project design and execution.
• Maintain asset registers, manage budgets for delegated areas, and prepare reports for senior management.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Facilities management qualification or equivalent experience.
• NEBOSH certified.
• Proven experience in M&E and hard services management on large sites.
• Experience managing teams and contractors.
• Knowledge of building services including HVAC, electrical systems, boilers, chillers, and plant rooms.
• Strong understanding of H&S legislation and compliance.
• Ability to manage budgets, produce reports, and prioritize competing tasks.

Desirable:

• Degree or diploma in Building Services or Engineering.
• Experience managing minor capital projects.
• Familiarity with ACOPs, regulatory standards, and best practice guidance.

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Flexible approach to work, able to adapt to changing priorities.

Apply online now or contact Astrid Camacho at Branta Recruitment for more information and an informal chat