Mechanical Maintenance Manager (University Estate)

Roundhouse recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Manager for a prestigious contract at a top UK university in Sheffield. The role involves overseeing maintenance operations, managing a small team, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering and a strong background in maintenance management. This position offers competitive pay and the possibility for long-term engagement.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Opportunity for career transition to permanent role

Qualifications

• Proficient in managing maintenance teams and ensuring compliance.
• Experience in mechanical maintenance management within estates or FM.
• Strong understanding of H&S legislation and statutory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team for planned and reactive maintenance.
• Maintain accurate asset records and ensure statutory compliance.
• Scope and oversee small mechanical projects and refurbishments.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Manager (University Estate)

£30.00 - £40.00 per hour (DOE) + Benefits

Sheffield, South Yorkshire

3-6 Month Contract. 36 hours per week

Are you an Mechanical or Maintenance Manager looking for a prestigious contract with one of the UK's top universities planning and overseeing Maintenance on site?

Join a top UK Universities Estates & Facilities Management team, overseeing mechanical plant and systems across a diverse and historic estate. From listed heritage buildings to state-of-the-art research facilities, this is a technically varied role where your leadership and expertise will keep the campus running safely and efficiently.

The Role

• Lead and manage a small team of engineers and contractors across planned and reactive maintenance.
• Maintain accurate CAFM data and asset records.
• Ensure statutory compliance.
• Deliver and maintain PPM schedules and inspection records.
• Scope, tender, and oversee small mechanical projects and refurbishments.
• Liaise closely with departments, consultants, and contractors to ensure works are safe, compliant, and within budget.
• Provide leadership, motivation, and professional development to the maintenance team.

The Person

• Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical, Building Services or related Engineering field.
• Proficient in CAFM systems.
• Track record in mechanical maintenance management within estates, FM or similar.
• Strong understanding of H&S legislation, statutory inspection regimes, and compliance documentation.
• Confident team leader with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent desirable.

Why Apply?

• Work with a world-ranked university that values sustainability, diversity and wellbeing.
• Be part of a professional estates team maintaining one of the UK's most architecturally diverse campuses.
• Opportunity for long-term engagement or permanent transition for the right person.

Full-time, Monday-Friday, 36 hours per week (flexible working options available).

Apply now or contact Roundhouse Recruitment for further details.

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