Mechanical Services Manager

Coventry University Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Employers Pension Contrib u>

30 days Annual leave plus Bank Hollays

New Holiday Purchase Scheme

Life Assurance 4 x Salary

BUPA Cash Plan

CU Reward Scheme - Discounts across a

Job summary

Coventry University Group is seeking a seasoned Mechanical Services Manager to lead the mechanical services team and contractors across main and remote campuses. You will ensure compliance, safety, and value for money while coordinating with facilities and operations to deliver planned, reactive, and gas/HVAC works.

Travel across locations, mentoring apprentices, and audits are required. Ideal candidates will have HNC/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience, proven leadership, and hands-on ability

Qualifications

• We expect a background in managing and maintaining mechanical installations.
• HNC/NVQ Level 3 or demonstrable equivalent experience is preferred.
• Experience coordinating with contractors and ensuring safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mechanical services team and contractors across campuses.
• Ensure statutory, planned, and reactive maintenance aligns with SLAs.
• Set up contractor provisions for compliance of mechanical systems and BMS.
• Manage workload using Planon CAFM system (training provided).
• Lead investigations, audits, and hazardous situations; mentor technicians and apprentices.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Contractor management

Health & safety

Troubleshooting

Education

HNC/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Planon CAFM

Job description

Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. Driven by our passion and belief that through education, equity, and innovation our students, people, and communities are empowered to transform their lives and the world around them.

Our people are the key to our success and each role within the group plays a key role in shaping the world around us.

The Role

As the Mechanical Services Manager, you will oversee and supervise the mechanical services team and contractors, ensuring that statutory, planned, and reactive maintenance is delivered to both the main and remote campuses in line with agreed SLAs. Your responsibilities will include setting up and renewing contractor provisions for managing compliance of mechanical systems including natural gas, water, F Gas, HVAC etc. and the BMS, managing the team's workload using the Planon CAFM system (training provided), and ensuring all work is carried out safely and efficiently.

You will also be responsible for meeting and greeting contractors, explaining issues to facilitate effective repair solutions, ensuring value for money, and managing health and safety requirements. This role is hands‑on, requiring you to actively support and mentor mechanical technicians and apprentices, lead responses to emergency mechanical issues, and audit contractors' work.

Our Successful Candidate

We are looking for an experienced mechanical services manager, mechanical supervisor, or senior technician ready to step into a managerial role. You should have a background in managing and maintaining mechanical installations.

Ideally, you will hold qualifications equivalent to HNC/NVQ Level 3 or have demonstrable equivalent experience managing compliance of mechanical systems including natural gas, water, F Gas, HVAC etc. and the BMS. Training may be provided to address minor gaps in experience. This role is dynamic and fast‑paced, requiring adaptability and the ability to handle varied tasks daily. The successful candidate must be willing to work closely with mechanical technicians, leading investigations and diagnosing mechanical issues.

This position offers a dynamic and ever‑changing work environment where no two days are alike. You must thrive in a fast‑paced setting and be adaptable to shifting priorities. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with mechanical technicians, leading investigations and diagnosing mechanical issues to ensure efficient and effective solutions.

As this role involves working across multiple locations, you must be willing and able to travel to remote campus buildings, including Scarborough, Milton Keynes, Central London, and Dagenham, to support operations managers. Occasional overnight stays may be required.

The Benefits

As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have a access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Life Assurance 4 x Salary
• BUPA Cash Plan
• CU Reward Scheme - Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers

Our Culture

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.