Student Housing Maintenance Manager

MCR Property Group; Southampton; Presencial; GBP 37.000 - 43.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Flow Student in Southampton is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the on-site maintenance function, ensuring safe, compliant and well-maintained student accommodation.

You will manage a team including a plumber, an electrician and a general maintenance operative, coordinate with external contractors, plan preventative maintenance and keep records and certificates up to date, while prioritising student experience and cost efficiency.

Formación

• Proven experience as maintenance manager or supervisor.
• Strong knowledge of heating, electrical, plumbing and general building maintenance.
• Experience leading a maintenance team.
• Understanding of health and safety legislation and compliance (IOSH/NEBOSH desirable).
• Experience managing budgets, contractors and suppliers.
• Experience using CMMS and standard IT packages.
• Excellent problem solving and customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and remain calm under pressure.
• A valid UK driving licence.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the Maintenance Team: supervise, support and develop maintenance operatives, allocating work, setting standards and ensuring high quality, safe working practices.
• Oversee Repairs and Upkeep: Manage all reactive and planned maintenance across student rooms, studios, communal areas and amenity spaces, prioritising urgent issues to minimise disruption.
• Plan Preventative Maintenance: Create and deliver planned maintenance schedules for plant, equipment and accommodation, reducing breakdowns and extending asset life.
• Ensure Statutory Compliance: Oversee fire safety, gas safety, electrical testing, legionella control, lift servicing and all other statutory inspections, keeping accurate certificates and records.
• Manage Contractors: Appoint, coordinate and monitor external contractors for specialist repairs, servicing and refurbishment works, ensuring quality and value for money.
• Control Costs: Manage the maintenance budget, track spend and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Prepare for Peak Periods: Plan room turnaround and inspections so that accommodation is ready for the start of each academic year and for new arrivals throughout the year.
• Maintain Stock and Equipment: Keep tools, equipment and materials in good order and order supplies as required.
• Keep Accurate Records: Ensure maintenance requests are logged and closed accurately, and that risk assessments, inspection reports and compliance documents are up to date.
• Support the Student Experience: Work with colleagues across the site to respond to student feedback with a positive and approachable attitude.

Conocimientos

Maintenance management

Team leadership

Budget management

CMMS

Problem solving

Communication

Customer service

Workload prioritisation

Trade qualification

Driving licence

Educación

IOSH/NEBOSH desirable

Herramientas

CMMS

Descripción del empleo

Flow Student in Southampton is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the on-site maintenance function, ensuring safe, compliant and well-maintained student accommodation.

You will manage a team including a plumber, an electrician and a general maintenance operative, coordinate with external contractors, plan preventative maintenance and keep records and certificates up to date, while prioritising student experience and cost efficiency.