Maintenance Supervisor (Mechanical)

SONICOM; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Flexible working

On-site facilities

Cycle to work

Season ticket loan

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Imperial College London is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to support planned and reactive maintenance across campuses, focusing on Mechanical building services. This hands‑on supervisory role combines technical knowledge, team coordination and customer‑focused service delivery in a busy campus environment.

You will supervise a team of Maintenance Technicians delivering maintenance across Mechanical, Electrical and Building Fabric assets, provide technical advice, and help ensure plant and

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship and relevant technical qualification in Building Services or equivalent experience.
• Experience maintaining mechanical or electrical building services systems.
• Experience supervising technical maintenance teams and sub-contractors.
• Experience developing and reviewing Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
• Experience working in KPI-driven maintenance environments.
• Knowledge of BMS systems and Trend (advantage).
• Up-to-date knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.
• Ability to read drawings and manuals for fault finding.
• Strong communication skills with stakeholders and reports.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of Maintenance Technicians across Mechanical, Electrical and Building Fabric assets, focusing on Mechanical services.
• Provide technical advice, support fault finding and repairs, ensure plant and equipment operate safely.
• Monitor KPIs, review Risk Assessments and Method Statements, coordinate sub-contractors, ensure safe work to Imperial standards.
• Liaise with colleagues and project teams, support reporting and timely procurement of spares and equipment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across maintenance services.

Skills

Building Services knowledge

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Team supervision

KPI monitoring

Risk assessments

Communication

Problem solving

MS Office

BMS systems knowledge

Education

Apprenticeship in Building Services or Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Imperial College London is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to support the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance across our campuses, with a focus on Mechanical building services and associated systems.

Working as part of the Maintenance Team, you will help ensure Imperial’s buildings, assets and infrastructure remain operational, safe and fit for purpose, supporting academic, research, teaching and administrative activity with minimal disruption. This is a hands‑on supervisory role, combining technical knowledge, team coordination and customer‑focused service delivery within a busy campus environment.

What you would be doing

In this role, you will supervise a team of Maintenance Technicians delivering planned and reactive maintenance across Mechanical, Electrical and Building Fabric assets, with a particular focus on Mechanical building services. You will provide technical advice, support fault‑finding and repairs, and help ensure plant and equipment remain operational, safe and fit for purpose.

You will support effective service delivery by monitoring KPIs, reviewing Risk Assessments and Method Statements, coordinating sub‑contractors and ensuring work is completed safely and to Imperial standards. You will also liaise with colleagues, stakeholders and project teams, support reporting and the timely procurement of spares and equipment and contribute to continuous improvement across maintenance services.

What we are looking for

• A recognised apprenticeship and relevant technical qualification in Building Services, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Experience maintaining and repairing Mechanical and/or Electrical equipment and building services systems
• Experience managing or supervising technical maintenance teams and sub‑contractors
• Experience developing and reviewing Risk Assessments and Method Statements
• Experience working within KPI‑driven maintenance environments
• Knowledge of BMS systems to fault diagnostic level, with Trend experience an advantage
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of relevant statutory Health & Safety legislation
• The ability to interpret drawings and manuals to support fault‑finding
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to liaise with stakeholders, draft reports and attend meetings
• A proactive approach to problem‑solving, often under pressureGood IT skills, including Microsoft Office and relevant building management systems
• The ability to work flexibly as part of a busy, multi‑tasking maintenance team

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world‑leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Benefit from a sector‑leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days’ annual and mandatory leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on‑site leisure facilities and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Interest‑free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

Please be advised that we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this vacancy.

If you require any further details on the role please contact: Mickie Turner‑Goble, Property Divisional Administration Manager – [e-mail]

Closing Date: Midnight on Thursday, 20 August 2026

Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

We reserve the right to close the advert before the stated closing date, should we receive a high volume of applications.

About Imperial

Welcome to Imperial, a global top‑ten university where scientific imagination leads to world‑changing impact.

Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.

As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you’ll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.

This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you’ll join us at Imperial College London.

Our Culture

We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities.

You can read more about our commitment on our web pages .

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We welcome applications from the Armed Forces community.

Our values are at the root of everything we do, and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.