Senior Maintenance Manager

Dawson Jones Recruitment Ltd; Brighton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector organization in Brighton is seeking a Senior Maintenance Manager to lead a multi-skilled team in delivering a safe and efficient maintenance service. Responsibilities include managing both planned and reactive maintenance, implementing health and safety protocols, and overseeing contractors and budgets. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in maintenance management, preferably in a public-sector context, with a mechanical background and relevant qualifications. This role offers an excellent opportunity to affect positive change in a diverse operational environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience leading maintenance operations in a large estate or public-sector environment.
• Mechanical background preferred with relevant qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Estates & Facilities maintenance function.
• Manage planned and reactive maintenance programmes.
• Implement robust health & safety procedures.
• Oversee Building Management Systems and asset records.
• Drive energy efficiency and carbon-reduction initiatives.
• Manage contractors, budgets, and projects.

Skills

Leadership skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Maintenance management

Energy efficiency initiatives

Education

Relevant trade or engineering qualification (HNC / HND / apprenticeship)

Job description

Job Description

Dawson Jones Recruitment is supporting a leading public sector organisation in the appointment of a Senior Maintenance Manager . This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a multi-skilled team, delivering a safe, efficient and customer-focused maintenance service across a diverse estate.

About the Role

This hands-on leadership role covers planned and reactive maintenance, statutory compliance, and the management of both in-house staff and contractors across electrical, mechanical, and building trades.

Responsibilities

• Leading the Estates & Facilities maintenance function
• Managing planned and reactive maintenance programmes
• Implementing robust Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) and Health & Safety procedures
• Overseeing Building Management Systems (BMS), asset records, and CAFM system data
• Driving energy efficiency and carbon-reduction initiatives
• Contractor, budget, and project oversight

Qualifications

• 5 + years experience leading maintenance operations in a large estate or public-sector environment
• Mechanical background preferred (electrical considered) with relevant trade or engineering qualification (HNC / HND / apprenticeship)

Required Skills :

Strong Health & Safety ...